PIM migration: a new chapter for your business
Changing suppliers does not have to be a complicated process that strains your resources. On the contrary, it can be a new, more efficient phase in your business development.
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Do you have a Pimcore system, but the company that supports you does not meet your expectations? Is your current solution too expensive? Or are you looking for a new supplier?
Changing your PIM system provider can be safer than you think. At Ideo, we have a process that makes it efficient and the credentials to back up our effectiveness.
Our goal is to take over the responsibilities associated with your PIM system and to ensure that this change is beneficial and cost-effective for you. As an official partner of Pimcore, we have extensive experience in implementing migration projects in various markets. Our portfolio includes successful collaborations with brands such as MaxElektro, Mölndal Energi, and Lewiatan Holding.
How does the PIM system migration process work?
- Audit and contract: We start with an initial audit to thoroughly understand the state of the current project, which is key to its further development. We then sign a contract that guarantees a safe and efficient takeover of the project.
- Handover of source code and configuration: We ensure a smooth transition by handing over access to servers and GIT environments. We focus on documentation and configuration, enabling a quick start.
- Resource migration: Our team of specialists will take care of moving all resources to the new environment - including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud if you need it - taking care of every detail of the infrastructure.
- CI/CD and monitoring: We implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), as well as monitoring and alerts to ensure uninterrupted operation and quick response to any incidents.
- Support: Our experts will introduce your team to the details of the project and provide support at every stage, from launch to ongoing development.
- Refactoring and documentation: If needed, we refactor the code and complete the documentation to make sure everything is up to the highest standards.
Why trust Ideo with your PIM system acquisition?
- Experience and credibility: years of working with Pimcore systems make us experts in the field. Thanks to our competitive advantages, we can offer application maintenance and development services for up to 30% cheaper compared to other providers without sacrificing quality.
- Customized approach: we understand that every project is unique. That's why our comprehensive approach includes both the technical aspects of migration and maintenance, as well as a deep understanding of the client's business goals. Transparency at every stage of cooperation is a guarantee that no question will go unanswered.
- A simple and transparent migration process: With us, every phase of the project, from audit to support, is handled with the utmost care. Regular progress reports, task-tracking tools, and direct contact with a dedicated project manager make the process not only cost-effective but also transparent and seamless.
- Results-oriented: At Ideo, our goal is not only to get your company through difficult times but also to grow it successfully. We understand the concerns associated with switching vendors and are here to address any concerns by presenting our proven migration process.
We treat each project individually, tailoring our approach to your needs. With Ideo, switching is a safe, thoughtful, and, above all, cost-effective process.
Contact us to discuss how we can support your business growth. We will be happy to provide you with our step-by-step action plan.
FAQ – PIM migration
- What is PIM migration?
PIM migration refers to transferring product information data from a legacy system to a more modern PIM platform or consolidating data from multiple systems into a single PIM solution. Commonly, it involves changing service providers, whose goal is to take over the responsibilities associated with your PIM system and to ensure that this change is beneficial and cost-effective for you. The aim is to improve product data's efficiency, accuracy, and usability across the business.
- Why is PIM important for businesses? PIM is crucial because it centralizes and manages all product-related information, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all channels. Ultimately, it leads to improved customer experiences, more efficient operations, and better data governance.
- How do you ensure data integrity during PIM migration? We conduct a thorough data audit to identify and resolve any inconsistencies, duplicates, or errors. Our team then migrates all resources to the new environment, implements continuous integration and deployment, monitors and alerts for uninterrupted operation, and performs validation and testing to ensure accurate migration and functionality in the new system. If necessary, we restructure the code and finalize the documentation to ensure everything meets the highest standards.
- What are the common challenges faced during PIM migration?
One of the most common challenges in PIM implementation projects is data migration from multiple legacy systems, which can be complex due to inconsistencies and inaccuracies. Migrating custom data fields and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems may also pose challenges. However, as PIM migration specialists, we are committed to overcoming these obstacles to provide top-notch service and get your system running.
- How do you handle custom data fields during migration? Initially, it is essential to meticulously identify and document all custom fields, outlining their purpose, data type, format, and dependencies. Subsequently, a comprehensive mapping plan is devised to guarantee the accurate correspondence of each custom field from the old system to the new one, which may necessitate creating new custom fields or applying transformation rules. Following this, thorough testing using data subsets is carried out to validate the mapping and transformation, and additional validation post-migration is performed to ensure data integrity and functionality.
- What measures do you take to secure data during migration? We use encryption and implement strict access controls to ensure security and protect data during transfer. Also, we employ secure transfer protocols like HTTPS and carefully monitor the migration process for security breaches. Furthermore, we ensure compliance with data protection regulations, which allows us to maintain the highest security standards.
- Can PIM be integrated with existing ERP or CRM systems? Certainly so! PIM systems can be integrated with existing ERP and CRM systems, allowing seamless data exchange. That ensures that product information remains consistent and up-to-date across all systems. Typically, this process involves utilizing APIs to enable communication between the PIM and other systems.
- How do you ensure the new PIM system integrates with our existing eCommerce ecosystem? To ensure that the new PIM system integrates seamlessly with your existing eCommerce ecosystem, we will verify its compatibility with your eCommerce platform and other related systems, utilize APIs from both the PIM and eCommerce platforms to enable smooth data exchange, conduct thorough integration testing to ensure correct data flow between systems, and maintain comprehensive documentation to support ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting. If, during any phase, we suspect an issue, we will react immediately.
- What are the key benefits of migrating to a new PIM system? The key benefits encompass improved cost efficiency, enhanced performance, access to more advanced features and workflow automation. Also, it results in more scalability and streamlined data management processes, as well as updated compliance and security features and, ultimately, assured support and regular updates from the new service provider to keep the system abreast of the latest technological advancements.
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