Project snapshot
| Role | Key Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Project title | Magento 1.9 to Adobe Commerce Cloud Migration with Headless Frontend |
| Industry/Sector | Retail / Lifestyle & Apparel |
| Region | United States |
| Engagement Model | Fixed-Scope Cloud Migration + Offshore Managed Support |
| Duration | 6 Months + 1-Year Optimization Retainer |
| Project Scale | 3 Regional Storefronts |
Client & Project Brief
Client Overview:
A leading US-based fashion and lifestyle retailer operating multiple e-commerce portals for regional audiences. The legacy Magento 1.9 system suffered from end-of-life risks, slow page loads, and limited scalability during seasonal spikes.
Project Objective:
To migrate the client’s legacy Magento 1.9 platform to Adobe Commerce Cloud (Magento 2.4.6) with a headless front-end and full automation for deployment, caching, and performance monitoring — enabling a secure, scalable, and omnichannel retail experience..
Challenges
- Magento 1.9 reaching end-of-life with outdated PHP and MySQL versions
- Manual deployment pipeline using FTP uploads (high risk)
- Inconsistent performance during flash sales (3–5s load time)
- No automated backups or monitoring
- SEO ranking loss due to outdated URLs and lack of redirect management
Solution Delivered
- Executed zero-downtime migration to Adobe Commerce Cloud 2.4.6 using official Data Migration Tool (DMT)
- Built a Headless React PWA interface with GraphQL APIs for fast, app-like experience
- Configured Adobe Cloud Manager CI/CD for automated build & deployment pipelines
- Implemented Redis + Varnish + Azure CDN for lightning-fast response times
- Integrated Stripe, PayPal, and Klarna for multi-gateway payment flexibility
- Embedded Adobe Sensei for AI-powered product recommendations
- Used ElasticSearch for intelligent product discovery
- Set up Cloud Monitor + New Relic APM for uptime tracking and performance analytics
Our Approach
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Discovery & Planning | Audit of Magento 1.9 architecture, data mapping, and dependency review |
| Cloud Architecture Design | Defined multi-environment setup (Dev, Staging, Prod) on Adobe Commerce Cloud |
| Data & Code Migration | Migrated 2M+ records (customers, orders, products) using DMT and refactored custom modules for Magento 2.4 |
| Integration & QA | Integrated ERP, CRM, and logistics APIs; conducted 6 rounds of QA/UAT |
| Go-Live & Optimization | Seamless switchover with SEO redirect mapping and performance fine-tuning |
| Support & Scaling | Continuous monitoring, patching, and feature enhancement under managed SLA |
Technology Stack
| Category | Tools & Platforms |
|---|---|
| Commerce Platform | Adobe Commerce Cloud 2.4.6 |
| Frontend | ReactJS PWA, GraphQL, Bootstrap |
| Integrations | ERP via REST APIs, Stripe, PayPal, Klarna |
| Search & AI | ElasticSearch, Adobe Sensei Product Recommendations |
| Hosting & Cloud | Adobe Commerce Cloud (AWS + Azure CDN) |
| DevOps & CI/CD | Adobe Cloud Manager, GitHub Actions, Docker |
| Monitoring | New Relic, Adobe Cloud Monitor |
| Security | PCI DSS Compliant, WAF, SSL Pinning, 2FA for Admin Access |
Key Results & Metrics
| Metric | Before | After | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Load Speed | 4.8 sec | 1.2 sec | 75% Faster Response |
| Conversion Rate | 2.4% | 3.9% | +62% Lift |
| Cart Abandonment | 38% | 19% | 50% Reduction |
| Uptime | 95% | 99.9% | Stable Operations |
| Deployment Time | 2–3 hrs | 10 min | Automated CI/CD |
Client Testimonial
“Rigel Networks executed a flawless migration to Adobe Commerce Cloud. The automation and headless front-end made our platform resilient, fast, and ready for omnichannel growth.”
— VP, Digital Transformation, US Lifestyle Retail Brand
Engagement Highlights
- Engagement Type: End-to-End Migration + Managed CloudOps
- Team Size: 8 (1 Solution Architect, 2 Magento Engineers, 2 Front-End Devs, 1 QA, 1 DevOps, 1 PM)
- Delivery Model: Offshore Execution + Weekly US Coordination Calls
- Compliance: PCI DSS | GDPR | OWASP Security Framework
- Performance Benchmark: Maintained <1.5s load even during 10x Black Friday traffic
Where Lifestyle Evolves Through Seamless Commerce
Email: presales@rigelnetworks.com
Locations: US | India
