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Total Computers

Ground-Up Adobe Commerce B2B Architecture

Structural Context

Total Computers required a new B2B commerce platform built on Adobe Commerce. There was no legacy Magento environment to migrate, the objective was to establish a structured procurement platform aligned to defined commercial and operational requirements from inception.

The engagement began at architectural definition stage rather than remediation.

Architectural Challenge

The platform needed to support structured B2B procurement across multiple business customers while maintaining scalability and long-term maintainability.

  • Key requirements included:
  • Secure B2B account hierarchies
  • Controlled pricing visibility
  • Defined company and user structures
  • ERP integration alignment
  • Clear system ownership from launch

Without early boundary definition, structural rework risk would have been significant.

Defined Intervention

The platform was architected and implemented on Adobe Commerce with native B2B capability embedded from the outset.

Commercial logic and system ownership were defined before development commenced. Company structures, account permissions, and pricing control were mapped directly to Adobe Commerce B2B entities.

Implementation included:

  • Structured B2B company and user configuration
  • Controlled integration boundaries
  • Governance-led release sequencing
  • Deployment discipline embedded from day one

Architecture preceded execution, preventing later structural correction.

Governance Continuity

From inception, the environment was structured for controlled evolution rather than reactive expansion.

Release discipline, architectural oversight, and integration review processes were introduced early to ensure that enhancement activity reinforced defined system boundaries.

The platform operates within a governed delivery model rather than ad hoc feature deployment.

Structural Outcome

Total Computers now operates on a defined Adobe Commerce B2B architecture with:

  • Structured account hierarchies
  • Controlled pricing logic
  • Stable integration boundaries
  • Embedded governance discipline

Because architectural definition preceded delivery, the platform launched on a stable foundation capable of sustained growth without structural correction.

Fran Egan, Head of Platform Development

Having successfully worked on a previous project with DWS, we were happy to partner with them again for our e-commerce transformation. From the outset, DWS demonstrated a keen understanding of our unique requirements and challenges. Their expertise in Adobe Commerce, combined with a truly collaborative approach has resulted in an e-commerce platform that not only meets our current needs but is also perfectly positioned for future growth. The knowledge transfer and regular communication from DWS have been invaluable, ensuring we're well-equipped to be self-sufficient in managing our platform going forward.

DWS has proven to be more than just a service provider; they're a trusted partner. Their knowledge, professionalism and responsiveness have ensured the project stayed on track and delivered the timelines we set out to achieve. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any business looking to elevate their online presence.