# Griddo Technology — Composable, Headless & API-first CMS > Explore Griddo's technology: a headless, composable, API-first CMS built for institutions demanding performance, scalability, and great DX. **URL:** https://griddo.io/en/technology **Language:** English --- *For Technology teams* ## Security is non-negotiable **Griddo handles it all: infrastructure, maintenance, and management** Free your team from routine tasks while maintaining your university's security and governance. Your standards, their autonomy. --- *Trusted by leading institutions* ## The CIOs of these universities already trust Griddo DXP --- *Core capabilities* ## What sets our web ecosystem platform apart - **Composable architecture:** Build digital experiences by composing independent blocks. Every module is self-contained, reusable, and versionable — with zero front-end coupling. - **Headless & API-first:** Deliver content to any channel through a robust GraphQL and REST API. Decouple content management from presentation for maximum flexibility. - **Extreme performance:** Pages scoring above 95 on Core Web Vitals on average. Static generation, global CDN, and optimized loading for ultra-fast experiences. - **Enterprise security:** GDPR compliance, SSO authentication, granular roles, and full audit trails. Infrastructure ready for institutions with the most demanding security requirements. - **Open integrations:** Connect with your existing ecosystem: CRMs, ERPs, analytics tools, and marketing platforms through webhooks and native connectors. - **Developer Experience:** TypeScript SDK, powerful CLI, staging environments, and instant preview. Development teams deploy in minutes, not weeks. --- *Enterprise security* ## Your infrastructure, protected by design Griddo integrates security at every layer: SSO authentication, granular roles per site and section, encryption in transit and at rest, and comprehensive audit logs. GDPR compliant from day one, with data processing agreements (DPA) available for institutions that require them. Read the security article --- *MACH Modularity* ## Microservicies, API, Cloud, Headless The product is structured according to the technical design principles of modular architecture, which allows complex systems to be built with simpler interoperable components. The MACH architectural pattern allows to imbue modularity and reusability. Its main advantages are: Security Scalability Performance Read the infrastructure article --- *Hexagonal Architecture* ## Your business logic protected from external technologies Decoupled architecture over flexible APIs and secured with JWT. Secure to the extreme, with an API for each context: Private API and Public API. --- *Access control* ## Single Sign-On **More secure user access** Griddo adapts to your university's existing identity infrastructure. Integrate with LDAP directories like Active Directory, SAML 2.0 providers, or any OAuth-compatible system — so users log in with the credentials they already know. Add an extra layer of protection with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Combined with SSO, it ensures that only verified users access sensitive content — without adding friction to the daily workflow. With role-based permissions (RBAC) and a built-in Governance App, administrators define exactly who can publish, edit, or review content — ensuring compliance and accountability across every team. Governance & RBAC /videos/griddo-sso-en --- *Open integrations* ## Connect with your entire existing ecosystem The advantages of the integrations are transversal to the product, because they help to integrate it with the internal tools deployed by the IT teams that will be the sources of communication information. One source of truth for every data type, update once deploy everywhere, instantly. --- *Technical differentiators* ## Everything you need, nothing you don't - **Multi-site from a single hub:** Manage dozens of corporate websites, microsites, and landing pages from a single instance. Global changes propagated instantly, with per-site editorial control. - **Versioning and instant rollback:** Every publish is recorded. Rolling back to any previous version takes a single click, with zero risk to production. - **Advanced editorial workflows:** Define multi-level approval flows, scheduled reviews, and conditional publishing. The right content reaches the right place at the right time. - **Native localization:** Multi-language content management built into the CMS core. No extra plugins: translations, hreflang, and local SEO from day one. - **Global CDN & Edge delivery:** Distribution across 300+ edge nodes worldwide. Minimal latency for students on any continent. - **Analytics & A/B Testing:** Native integration with analytics tools and support for content experiments. Make decisions based on data, not assumptions. --- *Tech stack* ## Technologies powering the Griddo ecosystem **Built on the strongest industry standards** --- *Frequently asked questions* ## Everything you need to know about Griddo technology ### What does it mean that Griddo is headless? A headless CMS manages content (back-end) independently from the delivery channel (front-end). Griddo exposes all its content through APIs, allowing any technology — Astro, Next.js, a mobile app, or a voice assistant — to consume and display that content. ### How does Griddo's composable architecture work? Instead of monolithic templates, Griddo works with atomic modules: Hero, Carousel, Form, etc. Each module has its own schema, styles, and logic. Editors visually combine them to build unique pages without relying on the technical team. ### What front-end technologies does Griddo support? Griddo delivers content to any JavaScript framework (Astro, Next.js, Remix, Nuxt, SvelteKit) or native platform. The GraphQL and REST API is the contract between the CMS and any presentation channel. ### How does Griddo handle performance and Core Web Vitals? Griddo generates static HTML at build time and distributes it through a global CDN network. The result is pages with LCP under 2.5s and Lighthouse scores above 95 — critical for university SEO. ### What integrations does Griddo offer natively? Griddo natively integrates with Google Analytics, HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, SSO systems (SAML, OAuth), payment gateways, and university admission systems (Banner, PeopleSoft, etc.) through its configurable webhooks and connectors layer. ### How are multiple sites and languages managed? A single client can manage 60 websites in 8 languages from one Griddo instance. The multi-tenant architecture provides complete content isolation per site, with the option to share global modules and styles when desired. ### What is Griddo's deployment model? Griddo operates as cloud SaaS with managed infrastructure. The front-end deploys on the client's preferred infrastructure (Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, AWS, self-hosted). We offer service level agreements (SLA) of 99.9% uptime. ### How does Griddo address security and regulatory compliance? Griddo is GDPR compliant, offers SSO authentication, granular roles and permissions per site and section, encryption in transit and at rest, and comprehensive audit logs. For institutions that require it, we provide data processing agreements (DPA). --- *Take the next step* ## Ready to transform your digital presence? Schedule a personalized demo and discover how Griddo can adapt to your institution's technology needs. No strings attached, with real results from day one. --- ## Let's talk technology **Tell us about your project and we'll show you how Griddo can fit into your current architecture.** --- *Generated from [Griddo Technology — Composable, Headless & API-first CMS](https://griddo.io/en/technology)*