SilverStripe CMS: Use-Cases, Insights and Reviews | 2025 Cuspera

Silverstripe CMS helped the All-of-Government response to COVID-19 in New Zealand build a single source of truth website. The team redesigned and redeveloped the Unite Against COVID-19 site in just 4...8 hours. They used Silverstripe Cloud (AWS) for managed hosting to handle high traffic, with up to 6,000 requests per second. The site served 700 million hits to 24 million visitors in two and a half months. The solution made it easy for content teams to update information quickly and keep New Zealanders informed during the pandemic.
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Silverstripe built a new website for BRANZ focused on medium-density housing research. BRANZ needed a platform to share guidance for building high-quality, affordable homes in New Zealand. Silverstri...pe designed and branded the site, making it easy for both technical and non-technical users to find information. The team used Lottie for responsive animations, improving user experience. The site is now the main source for medium-density housing information in New Zealand.
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Silverstripe built a new website for Community Matters, an initiative of the Department of Internal Affairs. The challenge was to create a digital platform that puts New Zealanders at the center of c...ommunity engagement. Silverstripe used a knowledge base approach with natural language search, letting users ask questions and give feedback. This helped Community Matters track what people need and quickly update information. The new site is easy to use, supports diverse communities, and helps strengthen social connections across New Zealand.
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Silverstripe redeveloped the Consumer Protection website for the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment. The old site was cluttered and hard to use, especially on mobile devices. Silverstri...pe improved the site’s design, made it easier to find information, and added a mega menu. They used Agile project management and finished the new site in under three months. The new site is now responsive, user-friendly, and helps New Zealanders find consumer advice quickly.
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Silverstripe CMS and Silverstripe Cloud helped the Department of Internal Affairs launch the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal website. The challenge was to build a donation platform quickly after a major dis...aster. Silverstripe worked with partners to design, develop, and launch the site in record time. The team managed high traffic risks and met tight deadlines. In the first week, the site raised over $300,000. The website achieved 100% accessibility compliance.
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Silverstripe built a new brand and website for DIANZ's High Alert project. The goal was to reduce substance harm in New Zealand. Silverstripe created a platform for alerts, anonymous reporting, and p...ublic notifications using Silverstripe CMS. The team balanced authority and approachability in the brand. The new site helps DIANZ collect data and inform the public about drug risks.
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