SCTE – Wagtail & Django-Based Learning Platform

SCTE (a subsidiary of CableLabs) modernized its learning platform with Wagtail CMS and Django, ensuring security, flexibility, and cloud scalability. Deployed on Heroku with real-time monitoring (Sentry) and advanced analytics (Matomo, Snowplow, GA4), it delivers reliability, compliance, and data-driven insights. HubSpot integration enhances outreach, creating a future-ready digital learning ecosystem.

Industry

Learning Management & Digital Transformation

Platform

Web

Duration

Mar ’24 — Now

Client

SCTE – A Subsidiary of CableLabs

Secondary Industry

Education Technology (EdTech)

For Whom

Educators, Learners, Training Providers, Enterprises

Services

CMS Implementation

Performance Optimization

Security & Compliance

Analytics & Monitoring Integration

Marketing Automation Integration

Cloud Deployment

About Project

SCTE (a subsidiary of CableLabs) undertook a complete transformation of its digital learning ecosystem to provide a more reliable, modern, and scalable platform for educators and learners. The project was built on Wagtail CMS and the Django framework, chosen for their flexibility, maintainability, and strong security features.

To ensure smooth operations and resilience, the system was deployed on Heroku, supported by gunicorn for efficient request handling. Real-time monitoring was enabled with Sentry, while a combination of Matomo, Snowplow, and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) delivered comprehensive data insights into user behavior and system performance.

The solution also integrated HubSpot marketing automation, enabling personalized communication and streamlined engagement strategies for members and partners. By addressing challenges like outdated infrastructure, technical debt, and legacy system integration, SCTE successfully built a future-ready, cloud-hosted learning platform that balances usability, security, and scalability.

Interesting Facts

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SCTE shifted from outdated on-site infrastructure to a cloud-hosted platform using Heroku for scalability and performance.
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Integrated Matomo, Snowplow, GA4, and Sentry to monitor user behavior, system performance, and real-time errors.
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Ensured backward compatibility by integrating new systems with legacy data sources without disruption.
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Adopted an agile, phased approach to deliver quick wins and rebuild confidence after previous failed transformations.
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Implemented strict security protocols including HTTPS, encryption, audits, and compliance with industry standards.
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Integrated HubSpot to streamline marketing automation and enable personalized learner and educator engagement.

Client Request

The client approached us with a clear need to modernize their outdated on-site infrastructure, which had become a barrier to performance, scalability, and user experience. They required a secure, flexible, and cloud-hosted platform that could support their growing learning ecosystem while maintaining seamless integration with existing legacy systems. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of real-time monitoring, advanced analytics, and strong security measures to ensure compliance and reliability. Beyond the technical requirements, the client sought to enhance engagement with educators and learners through marketing automation and personalized communication, ultimately creating a scalable and future-ready digital learning solution.

Core Features

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Wagtail CMS for flexible content management
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Django framework for secure and maintainable web applications
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Cloud hosting and scalability with Heroku
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Real-time error tracking and monitoring using Sentry
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Advanced analytics integration with Matomo, Snowplow, and GA4
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Seamless data integration with legacy systems
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HubSpot marketing automation for outreach and engagement
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HTTPS enforcement, encryption, and regular security audits
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Responsive, user-friendly platform design for educators and learners
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Scalable architecture to support future growth and innovation

Summary

The SCTE platform transformation focused on creating a secure, scalable, and user-friendly learning ecosystem by leveraging Wagtail CMS and Django. With deployment on Heroku, the system gained cloud scalability and simplified management, while real-time monitoring through Sentry ensured reliability. Advanced analytics tools, including Matomo, Snowplow, and GA4, provided valuable insights into user behavior and system performance.

Seamless integration with legacy systems preserved data continuity, and HubSpot enabled smarter marketing and engagement. By addressing infrastructure limitations, enhancing security, and modernizing the digital experience, SCTE successfully delivered a future-ready platform for educators and learners.

TESTIMONIAL

5.0

Working with StellarStack on the SCTE digital learning ecosystem has been an incredible journey. They delivered a modern, secure, and scalable platform that has transformed how our educators and learners engage with digital resources.

The decision to use Wagtail CMS and Django proved to be a game-changer, giving us flexibility, strong security, and long-term maintainability. With Heroku deployment, Sentry monitoring, and analytics integrations (Matomo, Snowplow, GA4), we now have real-time insights and confidence in system reliability.What stood out most was StellarStack’s ability to balance innovation with stability—upgrading our infrastructure while ensuring seamless operations for all users. Their integration of HubSpot marketing automation has also helped us personalize member communications like never before.
StellarStack has been more than just a development partner; they’ve been a strategic ally in building a future-ready learning platform.

Karen Lewis

VP of Digital Strategy, SCTE – A CableLabs Subsidiary

Industry

Learning Management & Digital Transformation

Platform

Web

Duration

Mar ’24 — Now

Client

SCTE – A Subsidiary of CableLabs

Services

CMS Implementation

Performance Optimization

Security & Compliance

Analytics & Monitoring Integration

Marketing Automation Integration

Cloud Deployment

Technology Stack

Wagtail

Django

Matomo

Snowplow

Google Analytics

Sentry

Stimulus

core-js

Heroku

HubSpot

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