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Registers & records

Custom register systems — authoritative records you can defend at audit, in court, or in front of a regulator. Versioned, accessible, citizen-facing.

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Strategy & Advisory

Advice, strategy and discovery for software you can’t afford to get wrong — from a 20-year, UK/AU, previously security-cleared team.

Accessibility

WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA audits, remediation, and accessibility-first builds for organisations whose compliance is statutory rather than aspirational.

SSO patterns we trust

Single sign-on patterns we've shipped, what works for which case, and the failure modes we've stopped repeating.

Docker for long-life services

Containers are 12 years old and still the right answer for software that has to keep running for a decade.

Elasticsearch for regulator search

What it took to make Elasticsearch actually useful for regulators publishing investigation reports, complaints data, and multi-language guidance.

MACH: a measured take

Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless. Sometimes the right architecture, sometimes architectural fashion. Here's how we decide.

React for accessible public services

SPAs have a bad reputation for accessibility. Done properly — server-rendered, semantic, framework-aware — that reputation is undeserved.

Python in production for regulators

Why Python is the right choice for software that has to be readable, auditable, and maintainable for 15 years.

Discover the Perfect Headless CMS Solution with Our Specialist Guidance

Navigating the dynamic landscape of content management systems can be daunting, especially when considering a transition to a headless CMS. At PretaGov, we specialise in helping…

Why we still build on Plone in 2026

Plone is uncool. It's also still the right choice for governance-heavy headless CMS work. Here's what people miss when they dismiss it.

Why Research Institutions Should Migrate to a Headless CMS

Research institutions handle vast amounts of information, including research papers, datasets, and institutional updates. Managing and disseminating this content efficiently is…

Multilingual health AI search in 60+ languages

Customised Onyx deployment for a national health body — AI search across translated medical resources, returning the right document in the language the user reads.

AI search across regulator complaints and oversight data

Customised Onyx deployment for a government oversight agency — natural-language search across investigation summaries, annual reports, media releases, and PowerBI complaints data.

Why NGOs Should Migrate to a Headless CMS

In the nonprofit sector, a strong online presence is crucial for reaching supporters, disseminating information, and driving action. However, many NGOs face significant challenges…

How a Headless CMS Helps Charities Collect More Donations

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, charities are constantly seeking ways to enhance their online presence and streamline their fundraising efforts. With the rise of online…

What is a Visual CMS?

A Visual CMS is a content management sysem built around a Visual Page Editor, a powerful, user-friendly tool that lets you design web pages using a drag-and-drop interface. Unlike…

Headless CMS migration

Migrate off legacy CMS onto headless Plone Volto. 20+ years doing it; ~25 contributions back into Volto core; the NSW Digital Design System reference build.