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GovCMS Community Update November 2025

GovCMS Online Mega Meetup Events - 10 to 14 November 2025 
Join us for a week of online events from Monday 10 November to Friday 14 November as we explore the latest updates and innovations shaping the future of GovCMS.

In 2025, we’re unlocking new possibilities with enhanced platform capabilities, advanced automation, and streamlined user experiences This year’s Online Mega Meetup will highlight how GovCMS is evolving — with sessions that dive into the future of GovCMS, showcasing how we’re harnessing innovation across key areas. new capabilities, practical improvements, and what’s ahead.

Stay informed: real-time updates on GovCMS Status page
Stay informed during outages or incidents through our GovCMS Platform Status page.

Drupal 11 (D11) project update
Great news for the project - we’ve released the D11-beta version of the distribution. It’s now available for local development and testing. The D11 distribution is on track to be released at the end of this year. The plan is to release the distribution with Drupal Core 11.2.x. In January 2026 after the security assessment, it will officially launch and be available on the platform. And the automated upgrades scheduled for February to April 2026.

New look, same heart – our newly redesigned website is here

It’s live! We’re excited to launch our newly redesigned website. This uplift reflects our commitment to modernising and reducing technical debt, strengthening accessibility and inclusion and delivering future-ready digital architecture.

Cyber Security Awareness Month

As part of the national Act Now. Stay Secure. campaign, Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025(Opens in a new tab/window)(Opens in a new tab/window) urges all of us to build a “cyber safe culture” by making everyday security practices habits. This includes strong passphrases, multi-factor authentication, keeping systems updated, and being aware of our cyber supply chain.

Knowledge Base this month

To view these articles, you’ll need a GovCMS Service Desk account. These are usually created during the GovCMS onboarding process and assigned to team members who have primary responsibility for your website.

Prices increasing from 1 November 2025

Our prices will increase from 1 November 2025. New prices will apply to new subscriptions and all renewals that start on or after that date. If you’re all paid up to sometime in 2026, the increased prices won’t apply until your next invoice.

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