Taking Over Digital Projects with Responsibility and Technical Precision

15. 10. 2025

When an organization entrusts us with its digital platform, the handover is not just about accessing source code or gaining administration rights. It marks the beginning of a partnership built on stability, transparency, and a long-term strategy.

At Bluesoft, we specialize in taking over existing Kentico projects, Azure-based hosting environments, and complex enterprise platforms with responsibility and technical precision. Here’s how we ensure a smooth and future-proof transition.

Step 1: Initial Assessment and Stabilization

Our first step is always a structured review of the current solution. This includes:

  • Validating CMS access and permissions
  • Reviewing hosting setup (most often Azure environments, though not exclusively)
  • Checking Application Insights, Key Vault configurations, and infrastructure management practices (manual vs. Infrastructure as Code)

In parallel, we analyze the DevOps setup — including CI/CD pipelines, source control repositories, and release processes. A code review follows, covering backend logic, frontend implementations, and Kentico customizations.

This phase results in a status report with actionable recommendations for security, performance, and future development.

💡 Pro tip: If you are still running on an older version of Kentico, one of the best long-term investments is upgrading to Xperience by Kentico. We’ve covered this in detail in our dedicated upgrade guide — highly recommended for improved performance, security, and editor experience.

Step 2: Collaboration and Communication

A successful handover is never only about technology — clear collaboration processes are just as important.

We help clients align operational practices by:

  • Establishing content workflows (production-only or synchronized environments)
  • Defining redirect and identity management processes
  • Reviewing content versioning and governance

On the organizational side, we integrate into the client’s chosen ticketing system (Jira, Azure DevOps, or others), agree on sprint cycles (usually two weeks), and set up regular status calls.

Each project has a dedicated project manager supported by a multidisciplinary team of architects, developers, DevOps engineers, QA specialists, and content managers. This ensures continuity, accountability, and transparency.

Step 3: Preparing for the Future – Upgrade to Xperience by Kentico

While stabilization is the immediate priority, we always think ahead. For clients using older Kentico versions, we assess the readiness for migration to Xperience by Kentico.

This includes mapping:

  • E-commerce APIs
  • Search services
  • GDPR consent handling
  • Asset management tools

This future-proofing approach minimizes technical debt and provides a smoother path toward a secure, scalable, and modern digital experience platform.

Step 4: Continuous Monitoring and Optimization

Once the project is stable, we implement ongoing monitoring and optimization.

This includes:

  • Uptime checks and alerting systems
  • Continuous performance monitoring (with tools such as Speedcurve)
  • Regular architecture reviews with clients

These insights allow us to recommend proactive improvements, ensuring that the platform not only runs reliably but also adapts to new business needs.

Conclusion

Every project handover is a complex process that requires a balance of technical rigor and strategic vision. By conducting a thorough review, aligning communication practices, and preparing for the upgrade to Xperience by Kentico, we ensure that our clients’ platforms are secure, modern, and ready for future growth.

👉 Thinking about handing over your Kentico project or migrating to Xperience? Get in touch with our experts to start your smooth transition today.

Do you want to know more? Ask us a question.

It is important for us to have a direct contact with our clients. We can consult with you both in-person and online. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your inquiry or further specification of your request.

Petr Lebeda
Petr Lebeda Sales & Consulting Manager +420 723 484 557