The broken promise of microservices architecture for unified commerce

The broken promise of microservices

For many retailers, what started as a promise of flexibility has turned into a web of complexity, rising costs, and inconsistent customer journeys. In this report, uncover why scaling microservices might be working against your goals and what a growing number of enterprise retailers are doing instead.

Inside, you’ll discover:

The hidden trade-offs of traditional microservices most retailers overlook
Why scaling can spike costs and stall innovation
How data silos sabotage seamless omnichannel experiences
A simpler, smarter alternative to complex commerce stacks
The business case for unified platforms—from agility to CX gains
How to future-proof your architecture without starting from scratch

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The broken promise of microservices

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