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# Redis

Added Redis-based caching (memory plus distributed) across the platform, a change needed to support the backoffice split.

**How it benefits the Merchant**

Improves page load speed and platform reliability through faster, distributed caching, and lays the groundwork for the backoffice split.

**Potential FAQs**

Q: Do I need to do anything to benefit from this?

A: No — this is an automatic backend infrastructure improvement.

Q: Is this related to the backoffice split?

A: Yes — it was a required change to support that split.