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Inorganic Ventures, a leader in calibration chemicals, partnered with Classy Llama to address urgent compliance needs and avoid a costly Magento upgrade. Through an inventive hybrid integration with BigCommerce, the project achieved PCI compliance and prepared Inorganic Ventures for future scalability.
Inorganic Ventures, a chemical generation company specializing in calibration solutions, approached Classy Llama with a challenge: their outdated Magento 2.2.9 system was due for an upgrade, essential for security and compliance. However, upgrading directly to Magento 2.4.5 posed significant technical and financial obstacles, making it the most expensive potential upgrade in the company’s history. Realizing the high cost and limited return on investment, Classy Llama explored alternative solutions that could meet Inorganic Ventures’ operational needs without overextending resources.
Classy Llama’s team quickly assessed Inorganic Ventures’ ecommerce role, recognizing that the site functioned primarily as a catalog with minimal direct sales. This insight opened up a path forward that avoided a costly Magento overhaul, focusing instead on a hybrid solution that would maintain Magento for catalog purposes while using BigCommerce for payment processing and compliance.
Goals & Strategies
- PCI Compliance: Shift payment processing to BigCommerce for immediate PCI compliance and enhanced security.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Avoid a costly Magento upgrade by integrating BigCommerce’s cart and checkout features.
- Real-Time Data Synchronization: Use Celigo to maintain data consistency across Magento, BigCommerce, ERP, and LIMS systems.
- Future Scalability: Position Inorganic Ventures for an eventual migration to a headless BigCommerce instance.
A Tailored Solution: Innovating Under Pressure
Inorganic Ventures faced a daunting challenge: their existing ecommerce platform needed significant updates to meet modern security and compliance standards. However, the cost and complexity of a full system upgrade were prohibitive. Classy Llama approached this challenge with creativity and a deep understanding of the client’s business model, proposing an innovative hybrid solution.
Rather than pursuing an expensive overhaul, the team implemented BigCommerce as a payment and checkout solution while maintaining the existing platform for catalog functionality. This approach allowed Inorganic Ventures to achieve PCI compliance quickly without disrupting the user experience. Seamlessly integrating BigCommerce through an iframe ensured a smooth transition between browsing and purchasing.
The project’s complexity came from synchronizing real-time data across multiple systems, including the existing ecommerce platform, BigCommerce, ERP, and a Lab Information System (LIMS). Classy Llama worked closely with all stakeholders to develop a robust integration process that maintained account consistency and site performance.
The Outcome
The technical details were complex, requiring seamless authentication between platforms to maintain user consistency. Despite the integration’s intricacy, the “Frankenstein” solution achieved stability and compliance without compromising site performance. Classy Llama’s thorough documentation helped reassure Inorganic Ventures, leading to a successful implementation and improved confidence in their digital infrastructure.
Conclusion
The Inorganic Ventures project demonstrates Classy Llama’s capability to deliver inventive solutions tailored to unique client challenges. By creating a temporary yet effective fix for Inorganic Ventures’ compliance and integration needs, Classy Llama ensured immediate improvements while paving the way for long-term scalability.