For developers and IT leads
Knowledge Stack for Dev
The languages, platforms and security tools we use to design, build and run systems for Philippine businesses.
- Frontend, backend and data
- Commerce and content
- Cloud and edge
- Security stack
- Workflow automation and AI
- Workplace, CRM and email
- Payments and logistics (Southeast Asia)
- Data and analytics
Frontend, backend and data
- React.js / Next.js
- Fast, SEO-friendly custom frontends and headless commerce.
- Astro
- Static-first sites with a minimal attack surface.
- Node.js / Python
- APIs, integrations and marketplace logic.
- PostgreSQL / MySQL
- Relational databases for catalogues, accounts and transactions.
Commerce and content
- Shopify Plus / Shopify
- Primary hosted recommendation for D2C and hybrid commerce.
- WooCommerce / WordPress
- Content-led sites that need open-source ownership.
- Strapi / Contentful
- Headless CMS for custom frontends.
Cloud and edge
- Major cloud platforms
- Compute, managed databases and object storage, chosen per project, budget and data-residency needs.
- Containers and Kubernetes
- Containerised workloads where scale calls for it.
- WAF and CDN
- DDoS protection, a web application firewall and global caching in front of every site.
Security stack
- WithSecure Elements
- Preferred partner: EPP, EDR/XDR, exposure management and MDR.
- Website firewall and malware monitoring
- Edge protection and scanning for CMS sites.
- DMARC, DKIM and SPF
- Domain authentication standard on every build.
- OWASP Top 10 / Mobile Top 10
- Design and review baseline for web and mobile apps.
Workflow automation and AI
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Power Automate and Power Apps inside your Microsoft 365 tenant.
- Google Apps Script and AppSheet
- Scripts and no-code tools inside Google Workspace.
- Make / Zapier
- Cross-platform workflow engines.
- LLM APIs and retrieval
- Model and hosting chosen per data-residency and privacy requirements.
Workplace, CRM and email
- Microsoft 365
- Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Exchange Online.
- Google Workspace
- Drive, Meet and Gmail for business.
- HubSpot
- CRM, forms and meeting booking.
- Transactional email services
- Reliable delivery for receipts, alerts and notifications.
Payments and logistics (Southeast Asia)
- Xendit / Maya / GCash / Stripe
- Payment gateways for Philippine and regional customers.
- J&T, Ninja Van, Lalamove APIs
- Real-time shipping rates and booking.
Data and analytics
- Google BigQuery / Azure Synapse
- Cloud data warehousing.
- Looker Studio / Power BI
- Executive dashboards.
Frequently asked questions
What tech stack does ARA Industries use?
React and Next.js, Astro, Node.js and Python, PostgreSQL and MySQL, on major cloud platforms behind a WAF and CDN, with WithSecure Elements for endpoint security, HubSpot for CRM, and Power Platform, Apps Script, Make or Zapier for automation.
Do you work with our existing tools?
Yes. We start from what you already own and only add tools that close a clear gap.
Why is this site static?
A static site loads faster, costs less to run and removes most of the attack surface of a traditional CMS.