Replatforming a legacy stack
Creating a trusted alliance in both implementation and strategy driving long term growth and stability.
Trimble
Service Category
Ecommerce Implementation & Digital Consulting
Industry Category
Construction Technology
Value Prop
Trusted Advisor
The Challenge
Trimble’s SketchUp product, widely used by individuals and organizations, was being sold through an aging e‑commerce platform nearing obsolescence. The legacy system’s tightly coupled, built‑in storefront made customization difficult and did not support flexible channels such as in‑app purchases.
To modernize, Trimble chose to deploy the headless version of Elastic Path Commerce, leveraging its true headless architecture and robust REST APIs. The new platform would initially coexist with the legacy solution, with a phased migration of the product catalog.
Trimble first engaged a large GSI to implement the new platform. Although the initial launch was functional, the limited Elastic Path experience the GIS had, led to an implementation that hindered the addition of new features and proved challenging to maintain in production.
What We Did
Data Realm was brought in post‑launch to provide technical leadership and development across both the legacy commerce platform and the new headless Elastic Path system. We embedded with Trimble’s technical team, gradually assuming greater responsibility as internal resources shifted and our understanding of the business deepened. Over time, we became experts not only in Trimble’s e‑commerce stack but also in its specific domain and use cases.
To address maintainability and reliability issues in the initial build, we:
Refactored significant portions of the platform to improve code quality and flexibility.
Implemented a comprehensive automated test suite to increase confidence in changes and reduce regressions.
Significantly improved overall system performance, supporting faster, safer delivery of new capabilities.
The Result
After a decade of collaboration, Data Realm’s role has evolved from a technical vendor to a trusted strategic advisor. Our expertise is sought in shaping Trimble’s roadmap and technology choices. Because we are engaged across the organization, we can identify patterns that affect multiple business units and propose solutions that deliver benefits beyond our immediate stakeholders, improving outcomes for the broader business.
Data Realm excels at driving innovative development initiatives. Their exceptional commerce domain knowledge allows them to understand the platforms and technology in the industry today and as a strategic partner, assisting with our roadmap they help ensure we are future proofing our technology stack. Their consultative and unbiased approach, matched with a deep understanding of our business and ecommerce consistently delivers seamless customer experiences, enhancing our online presence and overall performance.
Director, AEC Global eCommerce, Trimble
