Headless CMS Agility CMS and data unification layer Netlify Connect have collaborated on a new integration. The combination of the two MACH Alliance members aims to redefine how enterprises manage their content and modernize their web architecture. 

“Bringing Agility CMS and Netlify Connect together is a game-changer for enterprises looking to embrace the future of content management and modern web architecture,” remarked Agility CMS CTO Joel Varty. “This approach not only streamlines content integration but also ensures that organizations can easily adapt and evolve their digital strategies with a phased approach that leads to fast ROI,” he added. 

Elsewhere, CrafterCMS has indicated strong sales growth in the last year, composable accelerators seem to be the hot topic among vendors and system integrators alike, and the MACH Alliance is set to enter phase two with a focus on interoperability standards.

Featured Stories

• Optimizely Announces Live Integration with Writer: “While we are continuing to invest in our own AI capabilities across Optimizely One, we see the immense value of providing customers access to Writer's industry-specific LLMs to enhance content creation and deliver great digital experiences.”

• CrafterCMS Announces Strong Sales Growth and Profitable Operations: “CrafterCMS is laser focused on customer and community success, and on building a durable, profitable business that our customers, partners, and open source community can rely on for the long term.”

• XGEN AI Fueling the Future of Full-Stack AI Verticalization in eCommerce: “XGEN AI closes the gap between innovation and accessibility, between technology and eCommerce. We are making it our mission to empower eCommerce teams by putting them in control of their own AI solutions for a highly personalized and efficient digital ecosystem.”

• Sitecore Appoints Kensaburo Tamura as Area Vice President for Japan: “With composable (Headless, Cloud-native, API-first) now being the preferred architecture moving forward for many large enterprises in Japan, Sitecore is well positioned to gain significant market share.”

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Stories that caught our eye

1. Composable Commerce Accelerator on AWS: Publicis Sapient has launched composable accelerators on AWS. 

2. More Composable Accelerators: DXO provider Conscia is adding accelerators so that agencies and system integrators can help customers go composable easier. 

3. MACH Alliance Phase II: The MACH Alliance plans to debut new interoperability standards and best practices. 

4. Bloomreach Earns G2 Recognition: G2’s Best 2024 Awards For Commerce, Content Management and Marketing & Advertising. 

5. [Event]: Composable Commerce Series: March 12th 2024: True & Umbraco co-host this event in London.

The word on the street…

1. [LinkedIn]: Best CMS for composable accelerators?: Interesting discussion surrounding the preferences of commercetools’ SI partners.

2. [LinkedIn]: Is everyone adopting a composable approach?: Christian Burne questions the accuracy of these claims. 

3. [Reddit]: Webflow and a headless CMS?: This developer is looking to empower his clients with CMS control while limiting access to the headless CMS. Can you help?