Sitecore Select Partner · XM Cloud SpecialistsMigrate to Sitecore XM Cloud.
Move from hosted software to SaaS.
Aaitek's certified XM Cloud architects deliver greenfield implementations and XP-to-XM Cloud migrations — composable headless delivery on Experience Edge, real-time personalisation, and zero on-premise overhead.
Is your legacy Sitecore holding you back?
Sitecore XP was designed for a world of monolithic, server-rendered websites. If any of these sound familiar, XM Cloud is the answer.
Maintenance Burden
Each XP version upgrade is a multi-month project. Security patching, SQL Server tuning, and Solr index management consume engineering time that should go to features.
Infrastructure Cost
Load balancers, content delivery nodes, xDB MongoDB clusters, and xConnect workers add up fast. You're paying to run a platform, not build on one.
Performance Ceiling
MVC server-side rendering through a CMS layer can't match the Core Web Vitals benchmarks modern SEO demands. Lighthouse scores in the 40–60s are the norm, not an exception.
Editor Frustration
The Experience Editor and SXA drag-and-drop feel dated. Content teams are spending hours in support tickets instead of publishing. Adoption rates for non-technical editors are low.
Personalisation Complexity
Setting up xDB, xConnect, and WFFM for basic segment rules requires DBA and developer involvement. Real-time personalisation that takes minutes in modern CDPs takes weeks in XP.
Multi-Site Sprawl
Multiple brands on separate XP instances means duplicated infrastructure, separate upgrade cycles, and no content reuse across sites. Governance is a spreadsheet, not a platform.
What is Sitecore XM Cloud?
XM Cloud is Sitecore's SaaS-hosted, composable DXP. The platform is split into discrete cloud services — you connect the layers you need without deploying or managing any server infrastructure.
SaaS-hosted CMS — Pages editor, content model, templates, workflow, publishing hub. Zero infrastructure to manage.
Global GraphQL CDN that edge-caches your published content. Sub-50ms response times worldwide. No origin-server rendering.
Real-time CDP and A/B testing engine. Build segments from anonymous behaviour — no xDB schema design required.
Your rendering host: a component library built in React/Next.js 14, deployed on Vercel or Azure Static Web Apps. Decoupled, replaceable.
How it connects: Editors work in XM Cloud Pages → content publishes to Experience Edge CDN → your Next.js rendering host fetches via GraphQL at sub-50ms → Personalize injects real-time segments at the edge. Zero origin-server rendering in the delivery path.
Eight reasons teams move to XM Cloud.
Zero Infrastructure
Sitecore manages the CMS platform — servers, upgrades, security patches, backups. Your team focuses entirely on content and front-end delivery.
Experience Edge CDN
Content cached globally at the edge. Sub-50ms delivery to any geography, even under enterprise traffic volumes. No origin server bottleneck.
Headless by Default
Next.js / JSS rendering host gives you full React component control. Omnichannel ready: serve the same content to web, mobile, kiosk, or third-party API consumers.
Pages Editor
Modern drag-and-drop editing experience replacing the Experience Editor. Non-technical marketing teams can build pages without developer support.
Built-in Versioning
Language versions, workflow approvals, scheduled publishing, and rollback — all native. No custom workflow plugins to maintain.
Automatic Upgrades
Sitecore ships continuous releases to XM Cloud SaaS. You're always on the latest version — no upgrade projects, no compatibility testing cycles.
Native Multi-Site
Unlimited sites under one XM Cloud organisation. Shared content models, reusable components, and unified governance across every brand and region.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 Type II certified SaaS infrastructure. ISO 27001 aligned, GDPR-ready data residency options, and Okta/Azure AD SSO support built in.
XM Cloud services from certified architects.
Whether you're migrating from XP, building greenfield, or needing composable extensions — we cover every phase of the XM Cloud engagement lifecycle.
XM Cloud Greenfield
Full XM Cloud implementation: content model design, component library in Next.js/JSS, Experience Edge configuration, and Pages editor setup from scratch.
XP → XM Cloud Migration
Structured migration from Sitecore XP — content model audit, component rebuild in JSS, automated content import, 301 redirect strategy, and zero-downtime cutover.
Experience Edge Setup
Edge topology design, GraphQL schema configuration, cache invalidation rules, CDN performance tuning, and multi-region delivery optimisation.
Sitecore Personalize
CDP implementation: real-time behavioural segments, A/B and multivariate tests, experience templates, and decisioning rules connected to your marketing stack.
JSS Component Library
Design-system-aligned React component library built for Pages editor — variants, placeholder definitions, datasource templates, and style parameters for editors.
Managed XM Cloud Support
SLA-backed support: incident monitoring, rendering host deployments, component updates, personalisation rule tuning, and quarterly platform review sessions.
Migration path. 7 structured steps.
Our migrations follow a proven playbook — built from 40+ XM Cloud engagements — with defined deliverables and weekly demos at every stage.
Discovery & Audit
Content model audit, component inventory (MVC vs JSS candidates), integration landscape, xDB personalisation rules. Deliverable: risk-scored migration report and fixed-scope SOW.
Solution Architecture
XM Cloud schema design, JSS component architecture, Experience Edge topology, Personalize data layer plan, Vercel/Azure hosting strategy. Deliverable: Solution Architecture Document.
JSS/Next.js Build
Sprint-based delivery: component library, Pages editor placeholder/datasource setup, Experience Edge queries, Personalize segment rules, and integration connectors (CRM, DAM, analytics).
Content Migration
Automated content migration tooling, media library transfer, URL/redirect mapping (301s), canonical tag strategy, and sitemap validation. Zero content loss — every item verified post-import.
Integration & Load Testing
End-to-end CRM/DAM/analytics integration testing, Experience Edge cache-hit validation, Lighthouse benchmarking, and Core Web Vitals sign-off against agreed targets.
UAT & Editor Training
UAT environment walkthrough with content team, Pages editor training session, performance baseline from GSC, and final security review. Sign-off before cutover date is locked.
Launch & Hyper-care
Blue/green DNS cutover, GSC monitoring for 30 days, Core Web Vitals tracking, 301 redirect verification, and priority support SLA during hyper-care period.
Outcome
XM Cloud live. Experience Edge serving globally. Lighthouse 80+. Full GSC monitoring. Zero content loss. No site downtime.
Sitecore XP vs XM Cloud.
| Feature | Sitecore XP | Sitecore XM Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Your infrastructure (VM/PaaS) | SaaS — Sitecore-managed |
| Upgrades | Manual, 6–9 month projects | Automatic, always latest |
| Front-End | MVC renderings (server-side) | Next.js / JSS (headless) |
| Content Delivery | Origin-server rendering | Experience Edge CDN (global) |
| Personalisation | xDB / xConnect (on-prem) | Sitecore Personalize (SaaS) |
| Analytics | xDB (requires DBA) | Cloud-native analytics |
| Editor Experience | Experience Editor (legacy) | Pages (modern drag-and-drop) |
| Multi-Site | Separate instances per site | Native multi-site management |
| Search | Solr / Azure Search | Sitecore Search (Coveo SaaS) |
| Infrastructure Cost | High (servers + licensing) | SaaS subscription only |
Structured delivery. No surprises.
From the first migration assessment to ongoing managed support — every stage has defined deliverables, timelines, and a fixed scope before we build.
Migration Assessment
We review your existing XP instance — content model, component inventory, integrations, and xDB personalisation rules. You receive a risk-scored report and a fixed-scope estimate before any commitment.
Discovery & Architecture
Workshops to design the XM Cloud content model, JSS component architecture, Experience Edge topology, and integration strategy. Deliverable: a Solution Architecture Document you own.
Sprint-Based Delivery
Weekly sprint demos with the full component library, Pages editor configuration, Experience Edge setup, and Personalize rules. Full codebase access throughout.
Content Migration
Automated content import, media transfer, redirect mapping (100% 301 coverage), canonical tag strategy, and sitemap resubmission. SEO continuity is non-negotiable.
UAT & Go-Live
Editor training on Pages, UAT sign-off, blue/green DNS cutover, GSC baseline captured, and 30-day hyper-care SLA. You launch with confidence, not fingers crossed.
Managed Support
Tiered SLA-backed support post-launch: incident monitoring, component updates, Personalize tuning, and quarterly platform health reviews with your dedicated engineer.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to move off Sitecore XP?
Let's assess your migration in a day.
Our free Migration Assessment takes one working day: we review your XP environment, score the migration complexity, and hand you a fixed-scope estimate — before you commit to anything.
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