E-commerce Dictionary

Data residency refers to the physical or geographic location where data is stored and processed, often driven by legal and regulatory requirements.

A Digital Commerce Platform (DCP) is the comprehensive technology stack that enables businesses to sell products and services online, encompassing various e-commerce functionalities.

Digital Product Experience (DPX) refers to the entire digital customer journey and the role of rich product information in shaping it across all touchpoints.

A digital product twin is a virtual replica of a physical product, updated with real-time data to mirror its status, behavior, and performance.

A digital transformation strategy is a comprehensive plan to integrate digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers.

A distributed computing architecture that brings product data processing closer to the user to reduce latency and improve global e-commerce performance.

Federated PIM is an architectural approach where product information is managed across multiple distributed systems, unified by a central PIM layer.

A globally unique 14-digit number used to identify trade items, crucial for product identification in e-commerce and logistics.

Headless PIM separates the PIM's backend data management from its frontend presentation, allowing product information to be delivered via API to any channel or device.

A modern technology approach based on Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless principles for agile e-commerce operations.

Middleware is software that bridges different applications and systems, enabling them to communicate and exchange data seamlessly. It simplifies complex integrations in e-commerce operations.

A cloud-based Product Information Management system where multiple organizations share a single infrastructure while keeping their data strictly isolated and secure.