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Announcing StripeCon NZ and StripeCon EU 2017
StripeCon is coming to Wellington, New Zealand for the first time and is back to Europe in the heart of the Mediterranean at Malta.
readSite of the Month: Summer KiwiSaver scheme
June’s ‘Site of the Month’ is more than a website – it is a digital platform developed by Forsyth Barr and SilverStripe that changes the way New Zealanders interact with KiwiSaver: Summer KiwiSaver scheme.
readDocument Management System module just got better
Take a look at how we've made an existing module better. Keep track and manage your documents with our enhanced Document Management System module.
readWeb accessibility: do your sites meet the Standard?
Do you know how accessible your sites are? See the Web Accessibility Standard 1.0 and some tips to help you meet the Standard.
readVideo: What to look out for in SilverStripe 4
We are planning to have SilverStripe 4 beta release in the next few weeks. Today, let’s review what you should look out for in SilverStripe 4.
readSite of the Month: Hampstead Theatre
May’s ‘Site of the Month’ has been awarded to Hampstead Theatre. Built by SilverStripe Professional Partner 7dots, the simple-to-use and elegant looking website boosted traffic and increased the theatre’s online ticket sales.
readVideo: Going viral – the art of successful Agile infection
Talk video from SilverStripe Head of Channel Excellence, Diana Hennessy, on how to create a viral change to continually deliver digital revolution in your organisation.
readRelaunch of the Common Web Platform website
We’ve just revamped the website for the Common Web Platform (CWP), a platform as a service for NZ government sites.
readVideo call with North American partners
Video of a recent call between SilverStripe representatives and partners in North America.
readSite of the month: Silver Fern Farms
“Site of the month” for April is Silver Fern Farms, developed by SilverStripe Professional Partner, Web Torque. This beautiful website is packed with functionality, gaining a 30% increase in site visits in just 3 months after the launch.
readVideo: Painting outside the lines with SilverStripe
The last talk from the recent SilverStripe meetup in Auckland was delivered by Dylan Wagstaff, Support Developer at SilverStripe.
readVideo: debug and tinker with Sliver
In the recent SilverStripe meetup, Sam Walsh, developer of Little Giant, talked about a tool he’d hacked called Sliver. Here is the video of his talk.
readDigital Transformation health check
Results of the surveys we conducted on Digital Transformation from the recent conferences.
readTalk video on the CWP new themes
Talk video on the new themes developed for the Common Web Platform – from SilverStripe meetup in Auckland on 7 March, 2017.
readHighlights from the first nz.js(con);
Highlights from SilverStripers who attended the first nz.js(con); — New Zealand's dedicated national JavaScript conference.
readReleasing two new themes for the Common Web Platform
We have just released two new themes for the Common Web Platform (CWP), a platform as a service for New Zealand government sites.
readSite of the month: The NZ Transport Agency
This month’s ‘Site of the Month’ is more than just a website. The NZ Transport Agency has built a digital platform that improves their customer experience and transforms the way the agency works in the public sector.
readStripeCon APAC is coming to Canberra
The second StripeCon APAC, the SilverStripe conference in the Asia-Pacific region, is coming to the capital city of Australia. See the details, including how to get tickets and present your talks.
readVideo: SilverStripe-GraphQL module
The second talk video from our recent meetup in Wellington is now available for your viewing pleasure.
readVideo: upgrading to SilverStripe 4
Just released: talk video on 'upgrading to SilverStripe 4' from the latest meetup in Wellington.
readThe X factor: a better way to deliver
I am looking for it. You are probably looking for it, too. So how can we find it?
readAttraversiamo: Let’s cross over the Red Crater!
A few intrepid SilverStripers have just conquered an active volcano. Here's their story.
readSite of the Month: Junk Free June 2016
This month’s ‘Site of the Month’ will give you a great way to start the year ‘Junk Free’. It is developed by SilverStripe Professional Partner, Little Giant.
readNew features for SilverStripe Platform dashboard
Several new features have been released to SilverStripe Platform – making it easier for users to keep up-to-date with upgrades and maintenance, as well as manage stacks better.
readSite of the Month: Better Hotel Room
December's 'Site of the Month' is an incredible journey of getting SilverStripe to work in the China context, which will give you many valuable lessons in multi-region SilverStripe deployment.
readVideo: What’s new in SilverStripe 4?
Watch the talk on SilverStripe 4 from the latest SilverStripe meetup in Wellington, New Zealand.
readTell us what you think and be in to win!
Complete this 5-min survey and be in to win a beautiful SilverStripe t-shirt!
readSite of the Month: COLORSTEEL®
See how the new COLORSTEEL® site achieved record levels of enquiries and 43% increase in the year-on-year number of sessions.
readAward-winning Westpac ‘The People’s Chopper’ campaign triples donations
'The People's Chopper' project by Westpac and SilverStripe has won a silver Effie award and was one of the most successful fundraising campaigns to date.
readStripeCon APAC started with a bang
Here's the recap of the first ever StripeCon APAC - Sydney, 9 November 2016.
readTalk videos from StripeCon Europe are released
All talk videos from the SilverStripe European conference 2016 are now available on vimeo.
readVideo: Integrating SilverStripe with Magento
The last video talk from October's SilverStripe meetup in Christchurch, New Zealand.
readVideo from SilverStripe Christchurch meetup: Placeable module
In this video, web developer Gorrie Coe of Plato Creative talks about Placeable module.
readSilverStripe Christchurch meetup videos
First video from the latest meetup in Christchurch: SilverStripe Blocks module, presented by Hayden Shaw of E2 Digital.
readSite of the Month: Orange Homes
SilverStripe Professional Partner, Plato Creative, wins October’s “site of the month” for their work in developing Orange Homes website
readFirst videos for StripeCon EU 2016 are out
To relive the memories or get inspired? Here is the first release of videos from StripeCon EU 2016.
readAnnouncing speakers for StripeCon Asia-Pacific 2016
The first ever StripeCon Asia-Pacific is shaping up to be an awesome event with talks and speakers confirmed today.
readE2 Digital becomes 10th NZ SilverStripe Professional Partner
SilverStripe welcomes our newest Professional Partner in New Zealand: E2 Digital.
readCode Care: taking extra care of your site
Want to protect your SilverStripe site from all the attacks, bugs and compatibility issues? We've got a solution for you.
readSite of the Month: Visit Ljubljana
September’s “Site of the Month” would excite those coming to StripeCon 2016
readMetlink Wins 2016 WMA Outstanding Website WebAward
The Metlink site built on SilverStripe has just won the 2016 Outstanding Website WebAward.
readRevealing 11 quests for StripeCon 2016
What's in StripeCon's store to help you tame your Silver dragon?
readSite of the month: Lenovo North America
August's "Site of the month" was developed for Lenovo North America by SilverStripe Partner Webbuilders Group Inc
readFighting for the new feature: campaigns in SilverStripe 4
We've been fighting hard to bring this new feature to you.
readHighlights from ScaleConf New Zealand
Some key learnings, highlights and reflections from us SilverStripers attending the recent ScaleConf New Zealand.
readAll out to the public: no privacy for privacy information
With our award winning technology, we help Office of Privacy Commissioner open up to New Zealanders on privacy questions.
readSite of the Month: Metlink
July's "Site of the Month" is world famous among Wellingtonians. Developed by Somar Design Studios.
readDNA joins SilverStripe Partner Programme
DNA, the expert at designing customer experiences, has just joined our Professional Partner Programme.
readRegister now: ScaleConf New Zealand is coming
An awesome tech event is coming to Wellington. Registrations are open now!
readSite of the Month: Aultman Hospital
The “Site of the Month” for June 2016 was developed for Aultman Hospital by SilverStripe Partner Innis Maggiore.
readStart hacking with GovHack NZ
An awesome free event is coming to your town. Let's start hacking!
readSite of the Month: Christchurch City Council
Built with users in mind and developed through an Agile mindset, Christchurch City Council's website is May's "Site of the Month".
readVideo: SilverStripe—Winner in 2016 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Last week, we became the proud winner of the ‘Best Technology Solution for the Public Sector’ in 2016 NZ Hi-Tech Award.
readSilverStripe Platform: Finalist in the 2016 Wellington Gold Awards
Our managed Platform-as-a-Service is a finalist in the "Discovering Gold" category of the Wellington Gold Awards.
readWelcome Plato Creative to SilverStripe Professional Partner Programme
Today, we welcome our eighth New Zealand partner: Plato Creative—an award winning, fully integrated creative agency, based in Christchurch.
readSilverStripe’s 5th North American partner: Innis Maggiore
We are delighted to welcome our fifth North American professional partner: Innis Maggiore. Here's their journey with us so far!
read2016 Hi-Tech Awards and tips on how to get there
We are a finalist for the Best Technology for the Public Sector category in NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2016. We've included a few tips for you to make your submissions smooth sailing.
readSilverStripe’s first Swedish partner: Kreationsbyrån
We are pleased to welcome our first-ever Swedish partner: Kreationsbyrån. This marks an exciting milestone for SilverStripe as we look to grow the open source project in Europe.
readSite of the Month: Gordon Ramsay
This month’s “Site of the month” was developed for British chef and restaurateur, Gordon Ramsay, by SilverStripe Partner, Positive Technology.
readSilverStripe Platform: Stack Share UI and Domain Management
February release for SilverStripe Platform, including new features for Stack Share.
readThe man behind hundreds of SilverStripe modules
We reveal the man behind Sunny Side Up—the man behind hundreds of SilverStripe modules that have been built over 10 years. Find out why he loves developing SilverStripe modules.
readShow it off to the world!
Do you have an awesome website built in SilverStripe you want to show to the world? Do you want to increase the visibility of your work & company? We’ve got just the right tools for you—as easy as 1,2,3.
readCommunity Contributor Spotlight: Jonathon Menz
This month's Community Contributor Spotlight: Jonathon Menz - an independent graphic designer and developer.
readWhat do you think about SilverStripe open source?
We are running a Community Survey to better understand users of SilverStripe open source
readA day in a Scrum team - the interview with the Super Villains
Find out what a day in a Scrum team would look like from the interview with the Super Villains.
readCommon Web Platform – Under the Hood
Video of SilverStripe CTO Hamish Friedlander talking about the Common Web Platform's architecture and its architectural patterns.
readSpeakers confirmed for StripeCon 2015
Speakers have been confirmed for StripeCon 2015 - The SilverStripe European Conference 2015 - a... read
Talk videos from PHP conference warm-up out now
We wrap up our PHP conference blog series today by giving you what you have... read