{"id":306,"date":"2022-04-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orienteed.com\/\/nueva-version-hcl-commerce-v9-1\/"},"modified":"2024-09-16T16:26:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:26:27","slug":"what-is-new-latest-hcl-commerce-v9-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orienteed.com\/en\/nueva-version-hcl-commerce-v9-1\/","title":{"rendered":"3 things you should know about HCL Commerce\u2019s latest v9.1 release"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

On the 31st of March 2022, HCL Commerce 9.1.10.0 was released. But what do we know about it? In this article, we summarize the features and enhancements introduced in this new release, and how it can benefit online retailers using the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recap the beginnings of HCL Commerce Version 9.1<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we proceed further, let\u2019s first have a quick look at how version 9.1 started, a development journey that HCL Commerce commenced back in June 2020 (v9.1.0.0).<\/span><\/p>\n

There were 5 main functionalities featured:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Elasticsearch-based search solution
    \n<\/strong>A new search solution was introduced with cutting edge features such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and partial-word features, while still maintaining compatibility with the SOLR-based search solution used in previous WebSphere Commerce releases.<\/li>\n
  2. React-based store solution
    \n<\/strong>Two new reference stores for B2B and B2C usage - Emerald and Sapphire. These reference stores leverage the React framework, the Elasticsearch-based search solution, and all of the architectural improvements present in modern HCL Commerce releases.<\/li>\n
  3. Cloud native
    \n<\/strong>Version 9.1 iterates on the containerized cloud native architecture of Version 9, and supports deployment on Kubernetes. HCL Software Factory could also be used to design and preview a software solution.<\/li>\n
  4. Modernized business user tooling
    \n<\/strong>The version also eliminated legacy business user tooling. It streamlined access to, and improves the quality-of-life functionality within their replacements.<\/li>\n
  5. Support for new integrations and companion software
    \n<\/strong>Version 9.1 featured new integrations and support for a growing number of companion software solutions. This included support for Oracle and OneDB databases, and integration with HCL Digital Experience, for powerful and easy-to-use content management.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Since then, HCL Commerce has made a number of updates to the base version, leading to our main topic of discussion for today, version 9.1.10.0.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The 3 things you should know about Version 9.1.10.0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    HCL Commerce version 9.1.10.0 contains several important changes to site features and functionality. Here are the main ones that you should know:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Marketplace support<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Marketplaces are new to HCL Commerce for version 9.1.10.0. A variety of new options are available in the Management Center under the Marketplace menu item.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In terms of the store, the Marketplace feature allows designated owners to post products from other vendors. Buyers can filter products by a single or multiple seller names. This feature is available for registered and guest users.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition, marketplace owners can manage multiple marketplaces as well as sellers, and sellers have options for controlling their own market.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Store enhancements for B2B and B2C (there are a number of them)<\/strong><\/h3>\n