What types of digital asset management are there?

There are different types of DAM software. These are brand asset management systems, which focus on marketing and sales to organize marketing materials such as product images and logos. Library asset management systems to ensure the storage and retrieval of large data assets that only change seldomly. Production asset management systems that focus on managing the storage, organization and revision control of media that change frequently. And the digital supply chain services that focus on the distribution of content to digital retailers.

How to choose the right DAM system?

Regardless if you build up your first DAM system or replace an existing system you should pay attention to: 1. Metadata Make sure your DAM provides automated metadata extraction and management functionality. This speeds up processes and organizes files accurately. Metadata improves search speed, as users search for specific terms and find files more easily. 2. Integration with other systems Any enterprise DAM system should provide an API that enables system integration, from systems like Web CMS to PIM, eCommerce, CRM, etc. 3. Security There are many risks associated with sensitive digital content. Make sure that the information is stored in a secure data center and that the encryption process keeps your files as secure as possible. 4. DAM Workflows Also make sure that you choose a DAM that supports your workflow. Consider whether you need to support formal and/or informal workflows between different people and groups within the organization. DAM workflows often come into play in the production of assets and in approval processes. 5. Permissions Consider not only who can see which assets, but also what each user can do with them. Make sure your DAM has a user-friendly interface and that administrators can set permissions easily. The DAM should reflect a simple rights management process so that administrators do not need assistance in setting permissions. 6. Access to mobile devices Make sure your DAM provides access to mobile devices. This includes smartphones, tablets and laptops. This prevents downtime for team members who are geographically limited. Often, digital assets need to be available with the latest version, for example, a customer presentation on site. A good DAM system should be able to routinely deliver this capability. 7. Integrated search The assets in a digital asset management system are only useful if you can find them. Strong DAM systems have many search filters. It's a good idea to use a DAM that provides at least one type of filter so that at least a search can be made for authors, dates, titles and file types.

What standard functions should a DAM have?

Any DAM should at least contain the following functions: Bulk import of assets Scalable for large amount of files Export assets into other systems Embed assets in other applications Organisation of assets with tags, collections, hierarchical structures, etc. Fast search for files by metadata, file names, etc. Easy to use and beautiful user interface Powerful permissions, user roles and workflows Archiving and versioning of files Provision of a web portal where agencies, journalists, partners and employees of a company can download current images, advertising material etc. themselves

PIM System - Manage product informations

Product Information Management (PIM), is an essential tool when you need to manage a large number of products, that are marketed and distributed across multiple business channels and systems. Consistent product information and high data quality is essential for delivering a great customer experience.

PIM system built for your needs

When creating a PIM platform with 1xINTERNET we make sure all your business demands are met. We analyze with you, how to consolidate the product information into a single system, and how to distribute the data securely back into other systems.

The product data can be assembled in various ways to serve marketing channels (e.g. catalogues), sales systems (e.g. e-commerce, POS), or other systems that rely on product data (e.g. procurement systems).

1x PIM is a powerful, but easy to use solution that consolidates your product information in a central place, and integrates in any IT landscape.

Why rely on 1x PIM solution?

Our solution is built on the widely adopted open source software Drupal. This offers a solid foundation for customizing your PIM solution to any business requirements. 1x PIM comes with powerful APIs to integrate with your digital ecosystem, it is fast, secure, and scales up to unlimited data objects.

With our powerful PIM in place you can focus on marketing and selling products through your different distribution channels, regardless of wether they are your own e-commerce site, Amazon- or Google marketplace, or even social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where sales opportunities are constantly growing.

Solutions

Data consistency

Maintaining data consistency and quality across all digital channels is important for effective work flow.

Editorial workflows

Power editorial workflows, to make every day work more effective and enjoyable

Fast search

Lightning fast search and product information discovery becomes easy. Essential and useful feature in everyday work.

Easy to use UI

Beautiful and easy to use UI makes our 1x PIM outstanding for users.

Integration into other systems with REST APIs

With REST API's integration to DAM, MDM, CMS, E-Commerce becomes easy.

Build on 100% Open Source

That means, no licence cost and no vendor lock-in and freedom regarding whom to work with.

Customers using 1x PIM system

More Features of 1x PIM

Arbitrary data subsets for third party systems
Display of outdated and missing data
Versioning and archiving of files
Classification of data (collections, type, usage, etc.)
Hierarchical organisation of files in folder like structures

Bulk editing of products
Collaboration on digital assets
Granular permissions and user roles
Integration with any SSO provider (SAML, OpenID Connect, etc.)
Secure storage and access

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Frequently Asked Questions about PIM

What is the difference between PIM and MDM software? add remove

PIM is an acronym for product information management, and MDM is an acronym for master data management. As the names imply a PIM is focused around product information, where MDM is focused on all data. Both can be done with 1xPIM, and in our experience there is no clear dividing line: Often systems are planned as a PIM but manage much more data in the end, in other cases general informatin management systems show there strength in organizing product data.

Why should I use Open Source? add remove

Our software is built with the enterprise open source framework Drupal. To us Open Source is a powerful mechanism and we apply it to all our software. Read more about it here. For our customers this means, that any software we provide is handed over with all necessary usage rights and is free to be modified, extended and uses in any desired way. There is no vendor lock in and we do not change licence cost.

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