Stuck at a Crossroads with Sitecore? Here's the Clear Roadmap You’ve Been Waiting For.

As the Sitecore Practice Lead at Nishtech, I have the privilege of speaking with our long-standing Sitecore clients daily.

Many of you have been leveraging Sitecore's capabilities on XP or XM for years, crafting exceptional digital experiences for your customers. You've been through a lot of upgrades. I sure have. A topic that's been front and center in our conversations is the shift towards Sitecore XM Cloud. Understandably, there's been some concern for those of you who just aren't ready yet:

"Are we being left behind if we don't move to XM Cloud? What happens to our existing investments in XP and XM?"

Let me reassure you, you are not being left behind. Sitecore recognizes the value and trust you've placed in their platforms over the years. There are solid, strategic options for those who wish to continue with XP or XM without feeling abandoned or facing an uncertain future. We saw this messaged renewed in Nashville at Symposium 2024.

Some of you are excited for Sitecore XM Cloud, going fully composable, no more upgrades, SaaS hosted architecture. We love bringing our clients on that XM Cloud journey.

Others are asking...

• What's the migration look like?
• What's the cost and ROI look like?
• What does a code rewrite of my front-end code look like?
• What happens to my integrations?
• What about data security, compliance, and performance?

At Nishtech, we have answers to ALL of those questions and any others you have.

We want to guide you on the right technology roadmap for 3-5+ years and it could mean staying the course on the XP/XM platform you have today. Really.

Your Sitecore XP Investment Still Holds Value

Firstly, it's important to acknowledge the significant investments you've made in Sitecore XP or XM. Your platforms are the result of years of thoughtful development, customization, and optimization to meet your unique business needs. Oh, and upgrades. Sitecore understands this and continues to provide support, updates, and a clear roadmap for these platforms.

Continued Support and Updates

Sitecore is committed to offering ongoing support for XP and XM. This includes regular updates, security patches, and feature enhancements that keep your platform stable and secure. We see 10.5, 10.6, and beyond in the roadmap, and we're as excited as you are to see the new features being worked on today. Let’s talk about your upgrade path and explore the best options for your business.

➡️ Talk to Us About Upgrades

Flexibility and Control

Staying with XP or XM gives you the flexibility to control your environment, especially if you have complex integrations or specific compliance requirements that are critical to your operations. This doesn't mean falling behind in technology stacks. Planning future integrations? Let’s discuss how to ensure seamless compatibility and enhanced performance.

➡️ Talk to Us About Integrations

Maximizing Current Capabilities

There's likely a wealth of untapped potential within your existing platform. Advanced personalization, marketing automation, and analytics features can be further leveraged to enhance your customer experiences. At Nishtech, we conduct Sitecore audits regularly for new clients to help maximize the investment into the platform. If you're frustrated with your Sitecore performance, let's take a look together and see what's holding you back.

➡️ Talk to Us About a Site Audit

A Roadmap That Aligns with Your Goals

Choosing not to switch to XM Cloud doesn't mean you're at a dead-end with Sitecore. On the contrary, it allows you to:

Plan Transitions on Your Terms

If and when you decide to adopt new technologies, you can do so strategically, ensuring minimal disruption to your business. Want to dip your toes into headless with a few pages or templates? Let's do it.

Integrate Selective Cloud Services

You can gradually integrate cloud-based services or headless components into your existing setup, blending the best of both worlds. Sitecore Personalize, Sitecore Search, CDP, Content Hub are not exclusive to XM Cloud. These products are built to be composable and ready to plug into your XP Platform just as easily.

Stay Competitive

With Sitecore's commitment to XP and XM, you'll continue to receive the tools, updates, latest security patches and support needed to stay competitive in your industry. New features such as Sitecore Stream are not just available for XM Cloud, they are available for XP as well.

Nishtech is Here to Support You

At Nishtech, our role is to guide you through these decisions, ensuring you feel confident and informed about your options. Here's how we can help:

Strategic Consulting

We'll work with you to assess your current platform's health and identify opportunities for optimization without a complete overhaul.

Customized Roadmaps

Together, we'll develop a technology roadmap that aligns with your business objectives, whether that involves sticking with XP/XM or gradually exploring new technologies. Most importantly, on your budget and your timeline.

Ongoing Education and Technical Support

We provide training and resources to help your team make the most of your current platform's capabilities, ensuring you're fully leveraging your investment.

Let's Take the Next Step

XM Cloud is a super exciting roadmap if it's the right roadmap for your business. We take clients on that journey all the time. "Exciting" might be a trigger word for you and you need the XP platform that has always been your bedrock for decades.

The good news is, that bedrock is not showing its age and will carry you another decade. New tech stacks come and go. It's important to keep up for many reasons. You have choices, and sticking with Sitecore XP/XM is a valid and supported path forward. You won't be left without a roadmap or the platform you've always loved and trusted to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

Let's continue the conversation. Whether you're weighing the pros and cons of moving to XM Cloud or looking to enhance your current platform, we're here to partner with you every step of the way. Your success is our success, and together, we can navigate the future of your digital journey with confidence.