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MACH Architecture

Creating the future's digital solutions based on MACH principles: Microservices, API-first, Cloud-based and Headless.

How can MACH architecture support your business?

For digital decision-makers, the pace of change can be incredibly high. Companies need to act, react, and scale faster than ever before, which requires a certain level of agility in the company's tech stack. Sooner or later, companies will find that their current digital ecosystem is not delivering the desired customer experience or supporting the desired business models. Or perhaps your company is facing radical new customer demands, a merger/acquisition, or a competitor disrupting your sales channels - all situations where the company needs to respond quickly in the digital realm.

At Novicell, we find that companies are increasingly trapped in a rigid digital platform. The consequences of this are numerous and, for some, quite serious. This is where MACH architecture and the use of its principles can help ensure that you are prepared for future changes and can implement solutions more quickly. MACH architecture represents a paradigm shift away from traditional, monolithic solutions. Instead, agile companies break down their large solutions into smaller, far more specialised, and so-called "best-of-breed" platforms that support the company's real needs.

- Instead of choosing one solution, where there is a high risk of choosing the wrong one, the alliance supports decoupling the systems and Instead putting together your solution from the best, specialised solutions from around the world based on the business needs you have. As an advisor, you will only be accepted into the MACH Alliance if you have shown that you know how to work in this way.

Adam Peter Nielsen, CTO

Novicell

TECHNOLOGIES

Some of the MACH technologies we use

Algolia

Discover why Algolia is the leading SaaS-based search platform. Improve your website experience with Algolia’s intuitive platform, offering fast, scalable results and personalised user experiences.

Commercetools

Do you want a platform that can house ecommerce solutions and grows as your business develops? Read more about our partnership with commercetools.

Microsoft Azure

Our consultants are certified in Microsoft technologies and develop and operate various customer solutions in Microsoft Azure.

Contentful

Novicell is a trusted Contentful Solution Partner, providing expertise in implementing modern, cloud-based CMS platforms.

Explanation of the MACH principles

M: Microservices

Microservices are self-contained applications that can be built, deployed and maintained as independent modular components. If there is a failure in one microservice, it does not affect your entire solution, making it more robust. Scaling and updating each component can be done independently instead of having to upgrade the entire system.

A: API-first

APIs enable integration between different solutions such as ERP and CRM in your technology suite. API-first is designed and built for interoperation, reducing the chance of silos.

C: Cloud-based

Using the cloud as a hosting infrastructure means that solutions can be easily accessed from anywhere and on-demand. Eliminates the need to operate and maintain your own data centre. Provides extra flexibility - when it's time to scale up or update.

H: Headless

Here the front end is separated from the back end. By separating the front end from the back end, you get maximum design freedom and faster prototyping.

SERVICES

Read about related services 

Product Information Management (PIM)

We are an e-commerce agency based in London with a wealth of experience in Product Information Management (PIM). Learn more about our PIM services here.

Commercetools

Novicell are leading e-commerce specialists in London. Learn more about our headless e-commerce experience with Commercetools here.

Shopify

Novicell are London-based specialists in headless e-commerce with Shopify. Learn more about our how we work with Shopify solutions here.

Architecture

We build solutions based on a flexible and future-proof IT architecture

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