Assessment & Findings
Over time, AuroraTV.org’s digital infrastructure encountered several limitations rooted in its legacy architecture. Chief among these was its dependency on a SOAP-based integration with Cablecast, the city’s broadcast scheduling and playback system. The outdated API approach restricted flexibility, introduced maintenance complexities, and limited the ability to scale or extend key functionalities.
Furthermore, the platform required rigorous attention to accessibility compliance in accordance with WCAG and ADA standards, given its role in serving a broad and diverse public audience. Regular Drupal core updates, module patches, and system enhancements were also needed to mitigate security risks and ensure long-term platform integrity.
Strategic Execution
Our team implemented a phased, standards-compliant modernization strategy to enhance stability, performance, and long-term maintainability of the platform. A key focus was replacing the legacy SOAP integration with a robust REST-based API solution, following Cablecast’s official documentation and Drupal development best practices. We restructured custom modules to consume the updated API responses while preserving existing functionality, ensuring seamless continuity for content managers and end users alike.
In parallel, we established a proactive maintenance workflow that includes routine Drupal core and module updates, compatibility resolution, and regression testing. We also conducted regular accessibility audits and implemented targeted improvements to HTML semantics, ARIA roles, and form behavior to maintain compliance. Additional enhancements were made to optimize performance, stabilize media playback, and improve the accuracy of program metadata sourced from Cablecast.
