WordPress is a well-established platform with a large community and an extensive range of plugins. For projects where a simple setup, quick implementation, and low maintenance are priorities, WordPress can be a sensible choice. Our primary focus in the CMS sector is on Umbraco and TYPO3, as these platforms are better suited for professional enterprise requirements and offer us greater development flexibility.

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kraftwerk & WordPress:

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We develop high-performance, secure, and SEO-optimized WordPress setups – far beyond standard templates. From custom theme development to headless variants with Vue.js/Nuxt frontends, we offer the full spectrum of WordPress solutions, wherever it fits the project.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Corporate websites and blogs

·       Smaller online shops (including WooCommerce)

·       News portals and media websites

·       Headless WordPress with modern frontend

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Technical Highlights:

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·       REST API & GraphQL (WPGraphQL)

·       Gutenberg Block Editor & Full Site Editing

·       Extensive plugin ecosystem

· Multisite functionality

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More about WordPress: https://wordpress.org/

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TYPO3 is the CMS of choice for organizations that need to combine complex editorial requirements, strict security specifications, and multi-site setups under one roof. With its decades-long development history and a strong open-source community, it is one of the most reliable enterprise solutions worldwide.

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kraftwerk & TYPO3:

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Our team is among the most experienced TYPO3 developers in Austria. We develop custom extensions, migrate from older TYPO3 versions, maintain ongoing TYPO3 installations, and implement greenfield projects – from conception to deployment.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Large corporate websites with dozens of subpages

·       Government and organizational websites

·       Multi-domain/multi-language setups

·       Intranet and extranet solutions

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Granular permission system

·       Multi-site and multi-language management

·       Robust Extension Architecture (Extension Manager)

·       LTS versions with long-term support

·       Headless-capable via REST API

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More about TYPO3: https://typo3.com/

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Umbraco is one of the most widely used open-source CMS in the .NET ecosystem, combining developer-friendliness with an exceptionally simple editorial interface. The platform is fully modular and almost infinitely extensible.

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kraftwerk & Umbraco:

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We are an Umbraco Gold Partner with many years of implementation experience and have successfully introduced the system for numerous clients in Austria and Europe – from corporate websites and complex B2B portals to multilingual enterprise platforms. Our team is proficient in both the classic and headless versions (Umbraco Heartcore).

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Typical Use Cases:

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• Corporate Websites and Intranets

• Multilingual Corporate Websites

• B2B and B2C Portals with Custom Workflows

• Microsites and Campaign Landing Pages

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Technical Highlights:

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• Open Source, free Community Edition

• Full .NET Integration (C#, ASP.NET Core)

• Block Editor & Flexible Content Types

• Headless-ready via Delivery API

• High Security Standards, Regular Updates

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More about Umbraco: https://umbraco.com/

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Playwright hat sichals De-facto-Standard für End-to-End-Testing in modernen Webprojektenetabliert. Die hervorragende Browser-Kompatibilität, die integrierteTrace-Viewer-Funktionalität und die einfache CI/CD-Integration machen es zumbevorzugten Tool für zuverlässige automatisierte Tests.

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kraftwerk & Playwright:

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Playwright ist fester Bestandteil unserer Qualitätssicherungsstrategie. Wir schreiben E2E-Tests fürkritische User Journeys, integrieren sie in Azure DevOps / Jenkins Pipelinesund nutzen Playwrights Visual Comparison Testing für Design-Regressionstests.

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Typische Einsatzbereiche:

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·       E2E-Tests für Web-UIs und Portale

·       Regression Testing nach Deployments

·       Cross-Browser-Kompatibilitätstests

·       Visual Testing und Design-Verifikation

·       Performance Monitoring in CI/CD

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Technische Highlights:

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·      Multi-Browser (Chromium,Firefox, WebKit)

·       Playwright Test Runner mit parallelerAusführung

·       Trace Viewer für Debugging

·       API Testing Capabilities

·       CI/CD Integration (AzureDevOps, Jenkins)

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Mehr zu Playwright: https://playwright.dev/

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GCP stands out with its global infrastructure, robust managed services, and an open, developer-friendly platform. For specific project requirements – such as particular hosting preferences or existing GCP environments of our clients – GCP is the ideal choice.

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kraftwerk & GCP:

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We use GCP for web hosting, containerized workloads, and cloud-native applications – just as we utilize Azure. Our team is familiar with the essential GCP services and supports clients in setting up and operating their GCP infrastructure.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Web Apps and API Hosting (Cloud Run, App Engine)

·       Containerized Workloads (GKE, Cloud Run)

·       Managed Database Services

·       Cloud Storage and CDN

·       Serverless Functions (Cloud Functions)

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Cloud Run (Serverless Container)

·       GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)

· Cloud SQL & Firestore

· Cloud Storage

· Pub/Sub & Eventarc

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More about GCP: https://cloud.google.com/

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Azure is the native cloud environment for .NET applications and Microsoft technologies. With Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cognitive Services, the platform offers a complete ecosystem for the development, operation, and scaling of modern business applications.

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kraftwerk & Azure:

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We develop and operate numerous client solutions on Microsoft Azure – from simple web apps to complex microservices architectures and AI-powered services. Our team knows Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, Azure DevOps, and Azure OpenAI Service.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·      Web Apps and API Hosting (App Service)

·      Serverless Functions (Azure Functions)

·      Container Orchestration (AKS, Container Apps)

·      AI & ML Services (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services)

·      DevOps & CI/CD (Azure DevOps Pipelines)

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Azure App Service & Static Web Apps

·       Azure Functions (Serverless)

· Azure DevOps & Jenkins Integration

· Azure OpenAI Service

· Azure AD / Entra ID (Identity& Access)

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More about Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/

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Databricks redefines standards in big data processing and analysis. The platform runs on all leading cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) and enables the unification of data engineering, ML, and analytics in a single, collaborative environment – without data silos and with maximum performance.

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kraftwerk & Databricks:

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We implement and operate Databricks environments for our clients – from initial platform setup and data pipeline development to integration with existing Business Intelligence tools. Databricks is a central component of our data engineering projects.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Extensive data processing and transformation

·       Real-time and batch data pipelines

·       Machine Learning & AI model development

·       Data Lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake)

·       Integration with BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau)

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Apache Spark & Delta Lake

·       Unity Catalog for data management and governance

· MLflow for ML Lifecycle Management

· Available on Azure, AWS, and GCP

· Collaborative Notebooks (Python, SQL, Scala, R)

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More on Databricks: https://www.databricks.com/de

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We don't view data as an isolated IT topic, but as a strategic competitive advantage. Together with our clients, we define which data is relevant, how it can be reliably collected and processed, and how it can be translated into concrete business decisions.

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·       Data Strategy & Roadmap

·       Data Architecture & Modelling

·       Data Engineering & ETL/ELT Pipelines

·       Business Intelligence & Reporting

·       Data Governance & Data Quality

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Symfony is not just a framework, but also a component library that millions of PHP applications worldwide are built upon – including TYPO3, Drupal, and Sylius. Its clear architecture, dependency injection, event system, and extensive testing tools make it the top choice for scalable PHP projects.

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kraftwerk & Symfony:

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We primarily develop APIs, microservices, and complex business logic layers with Symfony – often as a backend for Vue.js/Nuxt frontends or as an extension layer for CMS and e-commerce projects (e.g., Sylius). Our teams have been using Symfony for years and are familiar with best practices for performance, security, and deployment.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       REST APIs and GraphQL Endpoints

·       Microservices Architectures

·       TYPO3 Backend Extensions

·       Complex E-commerce Backend Logic (Sylius)

·       Data Integration Platforms

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Symfony 6/7 with PHP 8.x

·       Doctrine ORM

·       API Platform (REST & GraphQL)

·       Messenger Component (AsyncTasks / Queues)

·       Symfony Security Bundle

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More about Symfony: https://symfony.com/

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Microsoft's Multi-Platform App UI Framework for native apps on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows – all from a single C# codebase. .NET MAUI is the evolution of Xamarin and the key to efficient cross-platform app development within the Microsoft ecosystem.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Business apps for field service and field teams

·       Mobile portals and self-service apps

·       Companion apps for web solutions

·       Cross-Platform Enterprise Applications

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Technical Highlights:

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·       A single codebase for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows

·       Blazor Hybrid for webview content in native apps

·       MVVM / MAUI Community Toolkit

·       Azure Integration (Auth, Push Notifications, etc.)

·       Hot Reload for rapid development cycles

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Learn more about .NET MAUI: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/apps/maui

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Blazor is the ideal choice for teams already invested in .NET and C# who do not want to maintain a separate JavaScript codebase. Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly offer two rendering models.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Internal Business Applications

·       Admin Dashboards and Back-Offices

·       Data-Intensive Web UIs

·       Enterprise Portals in the Microsoft Ecosystem

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Blazor Server (SignalR-based)

·       Blazor WebAssembly (Client-Side .NET)

·       Shared C# Code for Front-end and Back-end

·       Integration with Existing .NET Libraries

·       Azure Static Web Apps Deployment

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More about Blazor: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/apps/aspnet/web-apps/blazor

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       SEO-optimized marketing websites

·       Headless frontends for CMS systems

·       E-commerce frontends

·       Full-stack web applications (Nuxt API Routes)

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Technical Highlights:

·       Nuxt 3 with Nitro Server Engine

·       SSR, SSG, and hybrid rendering modes

·       Auto-imports and modular architecture principle

·       Nuxt Content Module

·       Vercel / Netlify / Azure Deployment

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More about Nuxt: https://nuxt.com/

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Vue.js is one of the most popular JavaScript frameworks worldwide, characterized by an elegant component architecture, excellent developer experience, and an active community. The Composition API (Vue 3) enables clean, reusable code even in large projects.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Interactive Web UIs and Dashboards

·       Single-Page Applications (SPA)

·       Headless CMS Frontends

·       Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Vue 3 with Composition API

·       TypeScript Integration

·       Vite as a Build Tool

·       Pinia State Management

·       Vue Router for Client-Side Navigation

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More about Vue.js: https://vuejs.org/

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PHP still powers a large part of the web and has evolved into a modern, high-performance language with PHP 8.x. In combination with powerful frameworks like Symfony, PHP offers enterprise-grade quality for web applications of all complexity levels.

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kraftwerk & PHP:

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We primarily develop with PHP in the context of TYPO3, WordPress, Sylius, and Symfony – focusing on modern PHP 8 practices, strict typing, automated tests, and clean code. For performance-critical setups, we optimize with OPcache, PHP-FPM, and Redis caching.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       TYPO3 and WordPress development

·       Symfony-based web applications

·       Sylius e-commerce projects

·       REST APIs and backend services

·       Legacy modernization

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Technical Highlights:

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·       PHP 8.x (JIT, Named Arguments,Enums)

·       Composer for Dependency Management

·       PSR Standards and Clean Architecture

·       PHPUnit for automated testing

·       Docker-based development environments

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Learn more about PHP: https://www.php.net/

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.NET (formerly .NETCore) is Microsoft's most modern cross-platform framework, combining high performance with great developer productivity. With regular LTS releases and strong cloud integration in Azure, it is ideal for future-proof enterprise solutions.

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kraftwerk & .NET:

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.NET and C# are among our core technologies. We develop ASP.NET Core Web APIs, microservices architectures, background services, and seamlessly integrate .NET solutions into Azure cloud environments. Umbraco CMS and Blazor also build on our .NET expertise.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Web APIs and Microservices

·       Enterprise Business Applications

·       Backend Systems for Portals and CMS

·       Integration Platforms and Middleware

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Technical Highlights:

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·       ASP.NET Core (Web, API, MVC)

·       Entity Framework Core (ORM)

·       SignalR (Real-Time Communication)

· Azure Integration (App Service,Functions, etc.)

· Cross-Platform (Windows, Linux,macOS)

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More about .NET: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/

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Sylius is the ideal choice when standard e-commerce platforms fall short. As an API-first framework, it seamlessly integrates into existing IT landscapes and can be fully tailored to a company's specific business processes – from complex B2B pricing structures and multi-level catalog management to custom checkout flows.

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kraftwerk & Sylius:

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We develop customized e-commerce solutions based on Sylius – from architecture and implementation to live operation. We leverage our deep Symfony expertise and our understanding of complex e-commerce requirements in B2B and B2C environments.

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Typical Use Cases:

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·       Customized B2B and B2C online shops

·       Enterprise e-commerce with complex business rules

·       Headless Commerce with modern frontend (Vue.js/Nuxt)

·       Multi-store and multi-currency setups

·       Migration of legacy shop systems

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Symfony-based (PHP 8.x)

·       API-first architecture (REST & GraphQL)

· Modular plugin system

· Headless-capable

· High customizability of all shop components

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More about Sylius: https://sylius.com/de/

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Shopify is the preferred e-commerce platform for businesses looking to minimize technical complexity and focus on growth. Its SaaS model drastically reduces maintenance efforts, while the app ecosystem covers almost every requirement.

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kraftwerk & Shopify:

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We implement Shopify stores from the ground up – from theme development and app integration to checkout optimization. We connect Shopify with existing ERP, CRM, and inventory management systems and continuously optimize for higher conversion rates.

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Typical Applications:

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·      D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) Online Stores

·      Multi-Channel Retail (Online + POS)

·      International Stores with Multi-Currency

·      B2B Stores (Shopify B2B / Plus)

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Technical Highlights:

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·       Shopify Liquid Template Engine

·       Shopify Storefront API (Headless)

·       App Integration & Custom App Development

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More about Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/

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