about us
Phase2 delivers web application development services using open source technologies from strategy through implementation and beyond.
Phase2 is internationally recognized for providing technology leadership on the web for publishing, public policy and non-profit clients using open source technology including Java and the Drupal social publishing platform.
Our experienced team of consultants is known for specialty in content management systems, open data integration, community applications, CRM, API integration and custom application development. Phase2 practices our own AgileApproach (TM), an agile development methodology that ensures quality and time to market of our software solutions.
Acquia Gold Partner
Acquia is a ground-breaking open source software company providing value-added products and services for the wildly popular Drupal social publishing system. Acquia Drupal is a completely free Drupal distribution to help people get started fast and the Acquia Network offers subscription-based access to technical support and remote network services that simplify the deployment and operation of Drupal websites. The people of Acquia believe open source development and social publishing technology have the power to connect people and unleash their collective creative potential. Please visit: http://acquia.com.
The Acquia Partner Program helps organizations of all sizes identify Drupal service providers with the expertise, experience and services to meet their unique website requirements. As an Acquia gold partner, Phase2 ensures its Drupal-based solutions can connect to the Acquia Network for enterprise-class technical support and remote network services. Working together, Acquia and Phase2 are focused on extending the reach of Drupal into new markets and application areas.
News
Phase2's Jeff Walpole and Frank Febbraro to speak on OpenPublish v1.7 at Atlanta Drupal Group
2 Feb 10
On Tuesday, February 9th, the Atlanta Drupal User Group (ADUG) will host a presentation from Phase2's Frank Febbraro and Jeff Walpole on OpenPublish v1.7.
Just the Facts: Truths and Myths about 21st Century Journalism
25 Jan 10
On Friday, our own Tiffany Shackelford was one of a small group of news thinkers invited to take part in an event at the Newseum entitled Just the Facts: Truths and Myths about 21st Century Journalism.
OpenPublish Training Session available at Drupalcon SF
24 Jan 10
This year Drupalcon will offer affordable all-day professional training courses taught by Drupal experts on a broad range of topics. Phase2 experts will offer an 8 hour training session on OpenPublish, a packaged distribution of Drupal that has been tailored to the needs of today's online publishers. Students will follow along on their own instance of a site while they see a demonstration of how to install, configure and deploy their own OpenPublish site.
Phase2 Technology Sponsors Idealware Research Fund
17 Jan 10
Phase2 is proud to have helped the Idealware Research Fund reach its $15,000 fundraising goal. This fund will allow Idealware to increase their effectiveness and efficiency by improving their software infrastructure and strategy.
Open Government Directive Using Drupal Workshop
12 Jan 10
Washington, DC - January 12, 2010 - Phase2 technology joined with partners and Acquia and Carahsoft to present a workshop on achieving the Open Government Directive using Drupal. Close to 100 participants from various federal and state agencies were presented with important information including an introduction to the Drupal platform and applications;two case-studies currently in use; and from Phase2 CEO, Jeff Walpole, a user-interface concept to easily achieve the directive's requirements.
OpenPublish Version 1.6 Released Today
8 Dec 09
Alexandria, VA – December 8, 2009 - Phase2 Technology is pleased to announce the release of OpenPublish Version 1.6. OpenPublish is a packaged distribution of the popular open source social publishing platform, Drupal tailored to meet the needs of today’s online publishers.
NoVA Drupal December Meetup: "The Greatest Under-the-Radar Modules" will be held December 2nd at Ireland's Four Courts
30 Nov 09
This week's topic is "The Greatest Under-the-Radar Modules".
Northern Virginia Drupal's November Meetup will begin 6:30pm, Wednesday Nov. 4th, 2009 at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington
3 Nov 09
The Northern Virginia Drupal November Meetup will be held tomorrow night from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. We will talk about URL shortener, which was recently put to great use on USA.gov.
Three Phase2 Clients and Products Featured in Thomson Reuters Ten Innovative Sites and Services Using OpenCalais
26 Oct 09
Thomson Reuters issued an update on its OpenCalais Initiative, and cited ten innovative sites and services that use OpenCalais to reduce costs, deliver compelling content experiences and mine the social web for insight. Phase2 projects included on the list are Tattler, OpenPublish and The New Republic.
Phase2's Jeff Walpole and Irakli Nadareishvili on Social Actions Blogtalk Radio Podcast
22 Oct 09
Phase2's Jeff and Irakli talked to Peter Dietz on the Social Actions Network Blogtalk Radio. Topics ranged from Drupal distributions and OpenPublish to Web 3.0, Linked data, mashups and RDF. Listen here.
Phase2 is internationally recognized for providing technology leadership on the web for publishing, public policy and non-profit clients using open source technology including java and the Drupal social publishing platform. www.phase2technology.com
Phase2 takes a pragmatic approach to developing IT solutions, designed for flexibility and success. The Agile Approach is Phase2's methodology and the name of our blog covering web industry and technology topics. www.agileapproach.com
Since Phase2's inception, open source technology has been a critical component of every technical solution we have delivered. Phase2 is an active contributor and participant in many open source software (OSS) projects. www.opensourceopenminds.com