Renowned university hospital UZ Brussel migrated their public website to Liferay SaaS.
UZ Brussel Moves 150 Sites to the Cloud
150
websites
3,000
daily users
0
migration downtime
Outline
Jump to Section
Key Takeaways
- Cost savings and enhanced security. With their website now on Liferay SaaS, UZ Brussel significantly reduces maintenance costs while gaining a secure, enterprise-grade platform.
- Faster time-to-market and increased efficiency. Leveraging Liferay DXP capabilities like the Content Management System (CMS) and Low-Code tools empowers UZ Brussel to go to market faster and boost operational efficiency.
- Seamless user experiences. The entire cloud migration was executed with minimal to no impact on active users, ensuring continuous access to vital information and services.
Background
UZ Brussel is a university hospital based in Belgium that provides high-quality, affordable medical care to patients of more than 160 nationalities.
Liferay Solutions
Ready to see what Liferay can do?
An Opportunity for Change
Patients, healthcare professionals, medical students, researchers, and more visit UZ Brussel’s website regularly. As a hub of information, resources, and services, the website is a foundational piece of UZ Brussel’s digital strategy.
So when UZ Brussel’s website solution was reaching end-of-life support for an older version of Liferay technology, they turned to Liferay Partner Network member ACA Group to help them upgrade. Not only did UZ Brussel want to upgrade to the latest version of Liferay DXP; they also wanted to move from their on-premise Liferay Self-Hosted subscription to a Liferay SaaS subscription.
So when UZ Brussel’s website solution was reaching end-of-life support for an older version of Liferay technology, they turned to Liferay Partner Network member ACA Group to help them upgrade. Not only did UZ Brussel want to upgrade to the latest version of Liferay DXP; they also wanted to move from their on-premise Liferay Self-Hosted subscription to a Liferay SaaS subscription.
In making the move to a cloud-hosted, Liferay-managed deployment, UZ Brussel hoped to:
- Meet the latest standards and security requirements for their industry
- Take advantage of new Liferay DXP features and capabilities
- Continue innovating their digital solutions as a benefit of an always-up-to-date SaaS model
A Smooth Migration
With the help of ACA Group, the migration from Liferay Self-Hosted to Liferay SaaS took place with zero downtime for the website and no disruptions for active users.
Getting help from Liferay experts was also important for a successful migration.
Getting help from Liferay experts was also important for a successful migration.
Key Capabilities
UZ Brussel’s website solution uses Liferay DXP features and capabilities like:
- CMS (Content Management System): UZ Brussel’s content creators and managers can easily add, edit, and publish content to the website without IT team involvement.
- Low-Code: The website uses Liferay Objects to configure and display medical and non-medical services. Additionally, the team created contact forms, appointment forms, and more.
Post-Migration Results
The migration to Liferay SaaS has delivered numerous benefits for UZ Brussel:
- Increased scalability. The ability to easily add new content and new sites ensures that UZ Brussel can implement their digital strategy efficiently, now and in the future.
- Improved security. With Liferay SaaS, UZ Brussel can rely on Liferay to take care of security issues that arise.
- Lower upfront and maintenance costs. UZ Brussel saves money now that Liferay handles the management, maintenance, and upgrading of the solution.
-
case studyTRIMEDX Equips Hospitals with Crucial Cyber Vulnerability and Asset DataClinical asset management company TRIMEDX built a client portal on Liferay that provides actionable, realtime data to healthcare providers.Read now -
case studyUpgrade Gives ČSOB More Flexibility in Web Content ManagementThis European bank upgraded their public websites to Liferay DXP, improving performance, SEO, and stability.Read now -
case studyVivisol Improved the Digital Experience for Their Customers with New Client PortalsHome care group Vivisol uses their Liferay solution to provide high-quality digital care, guaranteeing all users access to their data and useful treatment information.Read now