Let's TalkHCL Commerce to Shopify Migration
From Legacy WebSphere to Modern Commerce.
HCL Commerce (formerly IBM WebSphere Commerce) is a legacy enterprise platform that many merchants have outgrown — or inherited. Its Java EE architecture, on-premise hosting requirements, and the scarcity of WebSphere developers make it one of the most expensive and complex platforms to maintain. We migrate HCL Commerce implementations to Shopify Plus, modernising your commerce infrastructure without business disruption.
IBM WebSphere's legacy architecture was built for on-premise enterprise infrastructure. HCL's stewardship has improved the platform, but the fundamental complexity, developer scarcity, and total cost of ownership remain significant barriers for merchants considering their next decade of commerce.
We understand HCL Commerce's Management Centre, catalogue management, order management, promotions engine, and member subsystem. Your business logic maps cleanly to Shopify Plus.
Shopify Plus delivers cloud-native infrastructure, continuous feature delivery, and a 10,000+ app ecosystem — replacing HCL's legacy architecture with a platform built for the next decade.
Common HCL Commerce Pain Points We Solve
Everything We Migrate from HCL Commerce to Shopify
Catalogue & Products
All HCL Commerce catalogue entries, SKUs, product attributes, kit and bundle configurations, and pricing rules migrated cleanly to Shopify's product model.
- Catalogue entries and SKUs
- Product attributes and kits
- Pricing rules and promotions
Customer & Member Accounts
HCL Commerce member subsystem data — customer accounts, address books, organisation hierarchies, and account roles — transferred to Shopify customer records.
- Customer contact details
- Address books migrated
- B2B account structures
Order History
Complete order history from HCL Commerce OMS with line items, fulfilment status, payment records, and customer notes transferred to Shopify admin.
- All historical orders
- Order statuses mapped
- OMS data preserved
HCL Integrations
Every WebSphere/HCL integration — ERP, WMS, payment processors, and marketing platforms — reviewed and rebuilt on Shopify Plus with native connectors or custom APIs.
- ERP & WMS connectors rebuilt
- Payment processors migrated
- Marketing integrations rebuilt
Content Management
HCL Commerce store pages, marketing spots, e-spots, and content management assets reviewed and migrated to Shopify's content system.
- Store pages migrated
- Marketing content rebuilt
- Images and media transferred
SEO & Redirects
HCL Commerce URL structures mapped to Shopify with comprehensive 301 redirects. Meta titles, descriptions, and structured data reviewed, transferred, and improved.
- Full 301 redirect map
- Meta data preserved & improved
- Structured data updated
How We Move Your HCL Commerce Store
A structured process that minimises disruption and eliminates the risk of data loss.
HCL Audit
We audit your HCL Commerce environment — Management Centre configuration, catalogue complexity, custom Java code, integration points, and data volumes — to build a comprehensive migration plan.
Data Mapping
HCL product catalogues, member data, order structures, promotions, and custom attributes all mapped to their Shopify Plus equivalents. Nothing left undefined.
Shopify Build
A Shopify Plus store built to match your existing design — or a modern redesign to improve conversion rates and mobile experience from day one of go-live.
Integration Rebuild
All WebSphere/HCL integrations rebuilt on Shopify Plus. ERP, WMS, payment gateways, and B2B configurations rebuilt with full testing before any data is migrated.
Migration & UAT
All data migrated to Shopify staging and verified against source data. Full redirect map implemented. User acceptance testing completed with your team.
Launch & Decommission
Coordinated go-live with your team. Analytics, tracking, and email flows configured. 60 days post-launch support included. WebSphere decommission planning available.
The Right Agency for Your HCL Commerce Migration
HCL Commerce Expertise
Deep familiarity with WebSphere and HCL Commerce architecture means nothing gets lost in translation when we move your implementation to Shopify Plus.
Shopify App Developers
When Shopify apps don't fully replicate an HCL integration or custom Java feature, we build custom solutions — no functionality left behind.
SEO Preservation
Your organic rankings are protected throughout. Comprehensive redirect mapping and meta data transfer are standard on every project.
60-Day Support
Two months of dedicated post-launch support to ensure your team is confident and your store is performing optimally.
Zero Data Loss
Pre- and post-migration audits verify every product, customer, and order. We don't sign off until the data is confirmed clean.
UK-Based Team
Our team is based in the UK — same time zone, clear communication, and a genuine understanding of your market.
Fixed-Price Projects
Your migration is scoped and priced upfront. No unexpected invoices, no scope creep billing without your approval.
End-to-End Service
From initial scoping through to post-launch optimisation — everything under one roof, one point of contact.
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Part of our Shopify migration service
HCL Commerce is one of the platforms we move to Shopify
This page covers what is specific to leaving HCL Commerce. The full Shopify migration service explains how we handle products, customers, orders, redirects and SEO on any platform, and our Shopify agency team takes care of everything that comes after the move.
Migrations we have delivered
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Outdoor Look
Configurable products, deep category trees and thousands of ranking URLs migrated cleanly.
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Urban Surfer
15,666 products, 17,160 redirects and 34,683 customers moved with no loss of rankings.
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