| Website | Azure Static Web Apps Free | Low-cost hosting with SSL, custom domain support and an efficient production setup for a fast marketing-led website. |
| Front end | Astro or Next.js static export | Well suited for a premium informational site that later adds commerce and dynamic integration features. |
| API layer | Azure Functions Consumption | Useful for secure Xvantage calls, quote requests, form processing and future commerce logic without paying for always-on compute. |
| Secrets | Azure Key Vault | Keeps credentials, secrets and subscription keys out of browser code and centralizes secure access. |
| Database | Start without Azure SQL | Reduces fixed cost and complexity during initial validation of products, leads and workflows. |
| Data storage | Blob JSON cache or lightweight table storage | Enough for product snapshots, sync logs, inquiries and simple operational records in the first phase. |
| Admin panel | Protected internal app on same Static Web Apps tenant | Minimizes cost while keeping operational control close to the website stack. |