Digital stewardship and custom software for academic and cultural organizations
Sophisticated Web Solutions for
Academic & Cultural Institutions
We build and maintain specialized software engineered for grant-funded environments, delivering impactful, compliant platforms designed for long-term stability and security.
The Symposium Approach
We don't just write code, we work with you to solve the structural problems that academic and cultural organizations face: funding cycles, compliance, and longevity.
Compliance & Fixed Pricing
We work on a fixed-price basis to prevent budget surprises. We ensure ADA compliance by building to strict WCAG 2.1 standards, protecting your institution from liability.
Digital Stewardship
Software shouldn’t have an expiration date. We act as your long-term technical partner, handling hosting, security, and updates so your platform remains stable for the long term. We do the work, you get weekly reports on the health and security of your platform.
Private, Secure AI
Unlock the value of your archives. We engineer private, ring-fenced AI tools that allow you to query proprietary data for research without your IP ever leaving your control.
Security by Design,
Not by Plugin
Most vulnerabilities come from bloated themes and neglected plugins. We don't work that way. We build lean, isolated environments to protect your institution's reputation.
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Total Data Sovereignty
Your data lives in your own isolated environment. We ensure your proprietary records are never used to train public AI models.
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Minimizing Attack Surface
We build custom software avoiding "plugin bloat" that leaves generic CMS platforms vulnerable to supply chain attacks.
root@symposium-security:~$
✓ Initializing isolated environment...
✓ Verifying off-site backup protocols...
✓ Enforcing strict access control (RBAC)...
✓ Checking WCAG compliance...
Status: System Secure & Compliant.
Proven in the Field
National Urban Tree Databases
Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute at Cal Poly
10K+
Monthly Users
3
Databases
Complex
Multi-criteria Search
Mobile
Responsive Design
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