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073: The Open SFCC Project, Composable Commerce, and AI for Consulting with Kyle Montgomery of Astound

Jul 31, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of modern commerce with Kyle Montgomery, Head of Commerce at Astound Digital. Kyle shares his extensive experience, detailing how Astound Digital's 20-year partnership with Salesforce has been instrumental in pioneering the Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA).

The episode explores the potential of composable commerce and generative AI, offering insights on whether long-standing Site Genesis users should transition to more modern platforms. Kyle also highlights the significance of accessible sandboxes for developers and the role of open-source projects in fostering community collaboration and innovation. 

Tune in to learn how generative AI and tools like Salesforce's PWA kit are setting new standards for the future of retail.

Show Highlights:

  • Astound Digital's 20-year partnership with Salesforce and pioneering efforts in Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA).

  • Insights into the Unofficial SFCC community and the OpenSFCC initiative.

  • Discussion on composable commerce benefits.

  • Examination of generative AI's role in modern commerce.

  • Practical advice on the costs and benefits of migrating to composable solutions.

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