/Petronas Migration

Enterprise-scale migration strategy for 12 websites to Sitecore XM Cloud Headless architecture.

Headless MigrationSitecore XM CloudEnterprise Architecture

Overview

This project involved defining the strategic roadmap for migrating Petronas (a global energy giant) from legacy monolithic CMS to a modern Headless Architecture using Sitecore XM Cloud.

Strategic Scope

The scope covered ~12 enterprise websites with complex legacy dependencies.

1. Assessment & Strategy

  • Analyzed the existing Sitecore XP footprint.
  • Identified migration risks and complexity drivers.
  • Proposed a "Phased Rollout" strategy to minimize business disruption.

2. Architecture Modernization

Legacy to Cloud Migration Blueprint

  • Designed the blueprint for Headless Content Delivery.
  • Decoupled the frontend (Next.js) from the backend CMS.
  • Enabled faster content time-to-market for marketing teams.

Outcome

  • Comprehensive Roadmap: Delivered a precise estimation of effort, cost, and timeline.
  • Enterprise Blueprint: Established the standard for future digital transformations within the group.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Successfully defended the technical approach to C-level executives.

Technology Stack

  • CMS: Sitecore XM Cloud (SaaS)
  • Architecture: Headless / Composable
  • Frontend: Next.js