Since 2022, Sitoo has been recognized as a leading retail software vendor by the prestigious MACH Alliance, and this year, we proudly received the 2024 certification badge. The MACH Alliance promotes the adoption of open, best-of-breed enterprise technology ecosystems, ensuring different systems work together seamlessly to solve the complexities of retail software.
The MACH philosophy is all about giving businesses the flexibility to choose the best technology for their needs rather than being tied to a single, proprietary system. Think of it as selecting your favorite items from an array of candies instead of being restricted to a pre-packaged set.
Being part of the MACH Alliance is a mark of quality, and we're thrilled to hold this recognition. Innovation, boundary-pushing, and forward-thinking approaches are at the core of our work, which is why MACH is so significant to us.
What is the MACH Alliance?
The MACH Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting open, best-of-breed enterprise technology ecosystems. Although founded only in June 2020, it has quickly earned recognition as a leader in the industry. Forrester, a top global market research company, even referred to it as "the coolest tech in town club," and membership has become a gold standard for retail tech companies.
As detailed on their website, MACH stands for:
Microservices: Independent business functions that can be developed and deployed separately.
API-first: All functions are exposed through APIs.
Cloud-native SaaS: Leveraging the cloud for elastic scaling, automated updates, and beyond.
Headless: Decoupling front-end presentation from back-end logic, enabling flexibility across platforms.
This certification provides enterprises confidence that they’re working with the best vendors who can deliver future-proof, innovative technology.
Why MACH matters to us and our customers
We are passionate innovators, always striving to push the limits of what's possible in retail technology. The MACH Alliance brings together trusted, cloud-native, API-based vendors designed to meet the current and future needs of retailers. It serves as a seal of approval, assuring retailers they’re working with the best.
MACH technology enables efficient deployment, automated updates, seamless system integration, and elasticity. This allows retailers to design their technology ecosystems based on their unique needs, with the freedom to experiment and innovate. It ensures that they can deliver exceptional customer experiences across all touchpoints.
To break down the benefits:
Microservices: Flexibility, fast deployment, and quick updates.
API-first: Reliable, easy-to-use APIs.
Cloud-native SaaS: Auto-scaling, flexibility, and automated updates.
Headless Commerce: Frictionless omnichannel integration for payments, campaigns, and order data.
MACH is the future of retail, and it’s why we’re committed to this approach.
Stepping into the future with the MACH Alliance
At Sitoo, we align with the MACH Alliance's mission to dismantle barriers in retail technology, encouraging retailers to question the status quo and explore the possibilities of composable, best-of-breed solutions. The choice of software, whether it's CRM, e-commerce, or a unified commerce platform anchored by Point of Sale (POS), is crucial in helping retailers deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Membership in the MACH Alliance gives our current and prospective customers extra confidence that we are not only among the best, but also dedicated to API-first, cloud-native solutions. Innovation and pushing the boundaries are in our DNA, and this is why we joined the MACH Alliance.
