Case Study · Enterprise CMS · Intranet · Extranet

How Westervelt Connected Global Operations With a Multi-Headed Content Platform

KEYSYS helped The Westervelt Company modernize its digital communication systems by designing and building Hydrangea, a multi-headed content management system that powers corporate websites, blogs, internal applications, and extranet experiences from one central platform.

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Multi-Headed CMS
One central platform powering multiple digital properties
Intranet + Extranet
Internal and external experiences connected through the same system
Global Enterprise Support
Scalable foundation for websites, blogs, divisions, and applications
The challenge

Legacy communication systems were slowing down a global organization.

Westervelt's global communication system relied on legacy technology that required more time and resources than the internal team could provide. The organization needed a better way to manage content across multiple websites, blogs, internal applications, and company divisions without duplicating effort or relying on disconnected systems.

The business problem was not simply, "Can we update our websites?"

It was: How do we give a global enterprise one scalable content platform that can support corporate, internal, and external digital experiences across multiple divisions?

The workflow looked like this
Manage multiple websitesDifferent business divisions needed reliable ways to update public-facing content.
Fragmented
Maintain blogs and communicationsContent had to be distributed across different channels and audiences.
Time-consuming
Support internal applicationsThe team needed a better foundation for intranet content and internal tools.
Operational
Extend extranet experiencesWildlife Services, Hunting Club, and Lease Management needed external-facing digital workflows.
Complex
Coordinate across divisionsA growing enterprise needed clear communication, training, and documentation.
Enterprise-wide

Westervelt did not need another isolated website project. They needed a scalable content management foundation that could support the way the entire organization communicates and operates.

Why it mattered

A global land management organization needed one source of truth.

For an enterprise with multiple divisions, content management becomes more than a marketing function. It affects internal communication, external customer experiences, operational workflows, and the ability to keep teams aligned.

Westervelt needed a system that could serve the company today while scaling for future needs. That meant building a platform flexible enough to power corporate websites, internal systems, and extranet experiences from one central database.

"They brought us an elegant solution that we could use today as well as scale for the future."
Michael Smelley, Director, Information Services, The Westervelt Company
The solution

Hydrangea, a multi-headed content management system built for enterprise scale

To solve Westervelt's content distribution problem, a KEYSYS team led by VP of Product and senior architect Zac Bragg designed and built Hydrangea, a multi-headed content management system. Hydrangea gives the Westervelt team a central database and simple interface for managing content across blogs, websites, and internal applications.

As the project progressed, Dee, a KEYSYS Client Advocate, helped manage client communication, product demos, feedback gathering, documentation, and on-site training with Westervelt's Tuscaloosa-based team. Her work creating standard operating procedures and additional documentation helped establish clear lines of communication and support a successful engagement between Westervelt and the KEYSYS project team.

Instead of building disconnected sites one at a time, KEYSYS helped Westervelt create a scalable content platform that could support multiple audiences, divisions, and digital experiences.

Key capabilities
  • Multi-headed content management system
  • Central database for websites, blogs, and internal applications
  • Simple content editing interface for Westervelt teams
  • Corporate, internal, and extranet website support
  • Intranet launch for internal communication and applications
  • Extranet support for Wildlife Services, Hunting Club, and Lease Management
  • Client advocacy, documentation, training, and communication support
How it works now

From disconnected content systems to one enterprise platform

KEYSYS  ·  Westervelt Hydrangea Workflow
Centralize content

Hydrangea gives Westervelt a central database for managing content across multiple websites, blogs, and applications.

Publish across experiences

Content can be distributed to corporate websites, internal systems, and extranet experiences from the same platform foundation.

Support internal teams

The intranet gives Westervelt's team a simpler way to manage and access internal content and applications.

Extend external operations

The extranet supports Westervelt Wildlife Services, Hunting Club, and Lease Management divisions, including map-driven experiences like Clubs Seeking Members.

What once depended on legacy technology and disconnected content workflows now runs through a scalable platform built around Westervelt's enterprise needs.

The impact

Westervelt gained a scalable foundation for corporate, internal, and extranet websites

Hydrangea helped Westervelt centralize content management and connect digital experiences across the organization. The intranet launch marked a major milestone, giving the team a platform for internal communication and applications. KEYSYS also completed a new extranet for Westervelt Wildlife Services, Hunting Club, and Lease Management, extending Hydrangea into external-facing experiences that support real operational needs.

Connected operations
  • Centralized content across websites, blogs, and internal applications
  • Reduced dependency on legacy communication systems
Better internal communication
  • Intranet gave teams a stronger internal platform
  • Documentation and training supported adoption
Scalable digital foundation
  • Hydrangea supports corporate, internal, and extranet websites
  • The platform can grow with Westervelt's future needs
Before KEYSYS
Legacy systems and disconnected content workflows
  • Global communication relied on legacy technology
  • Multiple websites and blogs required separate management effort
  • Internal teams had limited time and resources to maintain the system
  • Content distribution across divisions was difficult to streamline
  • Westervelt needed a long-term technology partner to support enterprise growth
After KEYSYS
Multi-headed CMS powering enterprise communication
  • Hydrangea centralizes content in one platform
  • Westervelt can manage websites, blogs, and internal applications through a simple interface
  • The intranet supports internal communication and applications
  • The extranet supports Wildlife Services, Hunting Club, and Lease Management divisions
  • The platform gives Westervelt a scalable foundation for future growth

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