Why is a DXP strategy crucial?

In today's digital world, customers expect seamless and personalised experiences across all channels - be it on the website, in the app, in the email newsletter or in the physical shop. Companies are therefore faced with the challenge of designing this customer experience (CX) consistently and efficiently. This is exactly where a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) comes into play.

Personalisation

A DXP enables the collection, analysis and use of customer data in order to display personalised content and offers in real time. This increases customer loyalty and conversion rates.

Omnichannel experience

Customers expect a consistent approach across all touchpoints - whether online, mobile or in-store. A DXP connects the various channels and ensures a standardised brand experience.

Efficiency through integration

Instead of working with isolated systems, a DXP integrates various solutions (CMS, e-commerce, CRM, analytics, etc.) into a central platform. This automates processes and shortens time-to-market.

Data-driven decisions

A DXP provides valuable insights through the centralised collection and analysis of user data. These enable the continuous optimisation of marketing strategies and the development of new offers.

Scalability and future-proofing

A modern DXP grows with your company. New channels, markets and technologies can be integrated quickly and easily thanks to the open architecture.

What types of DXPs are there?

When selecting a Digital Experience Platform (DXP), you are faced with the choice between a suite DXP and an open (composable) DXP. Both approaches have their own advantages – the right choice depends on the needs and goals of your company.

Suite DXP:
A suite DXP is an all-in-one solution that offers all essential functions such as content management, e-commerce, personalization, and analytics from a single source. The modules are seamlessly integrated, which makes implementation and operation easier. The centralized support by a single provider ensures consistency and simple support. However, customizations are often only possible within the suite, which can limit flexibility.

Open (Composable) DXP:
An open DXP is based on a best-of-breed approach. You combine the best solutions from different providers and tailor the platform exactly to the needs of your company. This flexibility allows you to quickly respond to market changes and integrate innovative technologies. However, the challenge lies in the smooth integration of the individual components and managing the different system

Our approach at a glance

Our consulting and development teams accompany you on your individual digital transformation journey. With proven working methods and experience from numerous strategy consulting projects, we ensure your success.

1. Understand - Prioritize - Plan

At the beginning, we work with you to analyze your business goals, customer requirements, and market conditions. We capture the relevant customer journeys and identify all critical touchpoints along the customer experience. The goal is to develop a deep understanding of your customers' needs and expectations, and the role the DXP plays in fulfilling them.

We also review the existing system landscape and clarify technical dependencies. We analyze which existing systems can be integrated and where there are potential gaps.

Results of this phase:

  • Analysis of existing business processes and system landscape
  • Definition of relevant customer journeys and touchpoints
  • Identification of integration potential and technical dependencies
  • Establishment of clear success metrics (KPIs)

2. conception & target architecture

Based on the analysis, we develop a DXP strategy that is aligned with your target audience and business goals. The focus is on creating a seamless, cross-channel user experience – from the first interaction to conversion and beyond.

We create detailed customer journeys and plan the personalization opportunities throughout the entire customer experience. Content, commerce features, and customer data management (CDP) are seamlessly integrated.

Together, we define the target architecture for your DXP, determine the required technological components (e.g., CMS, PIM, commerce, CDP), and ensure a scalable platform that supports future expansions.

Results of this phase:

  • Development of a DXP strategy
  • Detailed customer journey planning
  • Definition of the target architecture
  • Definition of the personalization strategy

3. system selection & expansion / scaling

We support you in selecting the appropriate technological platforms for your DXP – whether it's a monolithic suite DXP or an open DXP with a best-of-breed approach. Together, we assess the requirements and evaluate which platform best aligns with your business strategy and system landscape.

After the selection, we assist with integrating all relevant modules (e.g., CMS, PIM, commerce, CDP) and ensure smooth connectivity. The platform is designed to be scalable from the start, enabling future expansions.

Even after the go-live, we continue to support you: we integrate new features, optimize personalization options, and continuously adapt the DXP to changing market requirements to ensure long-term competitiveness.

Results of this phase:

  • Selection of the optimal technological platforms
  • Integration of the platform into the existing system landscape
  • Expansion with additional modules and features
  • Continuous adaptation and further development

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Our services at a glance

Digital Consulting

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Digital Experience Platform

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eCommerce

We develop & implement customised e-commerce systems for you with leading technology partners.

PIM

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Cloud Operations

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Our projects at a glance

Get an overview of our projects in the areas of digital strategy and eCommerce consulting, development of eCommerce solutions and managed cloud services as well as digital marketing.

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Contact our experts directly:

Jana Haase, Senior Consultant

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