Making it Work
“Global e-commerce isn’t a choice—it’s a necessity.”
– Shopify
The global e-commerce market is predicted to reach $5.55 trillion in 2022.
Meanwhile, consumer habits are changing, software development practices have evolved, and microservices are enabling greater agility—prompting many retailers to rethink their e-commerce strategies.
“If it’s not fast, it’s broken.”
– Shopify
The monolithic systems of the past are no longer fit for purpose.
Complex legacy architecture challenges surrounding speed, customer experience and agility are driving a growing number of retailers towards open source software to build fast, reusable and extensible e-commerce platforms, enabling them to compete in the digital world.
Open source isn’t a silver bullet, either.
While open source software presents significant opportunities for businesses, it isn’t a silver bullet either.
This approach to software development requires organisations to effectively prioritise and also compromise to succeed.
Making open source work for your business
Download our free e-book to discover:
- The key components of a highly performant e-commerce platform
- Why open source software makes business sense
- How to make open source work for you