The Pimalion platform is a software suite made up of different modules integrated together to meet the very many operational marketing needs of any company that markets a product catalogue (of any kind).
It offers a range of tools for industrializing, optimizing and digitizing all types of media and their production processes, from data acquisition and data management to publication and marketing.
In a single interface, Pimalion offers a range of functionalities and technical services to enable its users to operate completely autonomously and respond to a maximum number of constraints for greater efficiency and speed in multi-channel online and offline communication.
We describe below the general concepts that prevail and cover the scope covered. We feel it is very important to give an overview of all the functionalities offered by the solution (+/- 180) and to describe them by existing basic module and by possible communication channel. Taken as a whole, the proposal is probably one of the most comprehensive on the market today.
Find out more about the key features of the Pimalion solution below, from data sourcing to multichannel publishing and retail media planning.
Global collaborative content management and editing solution: from sourcing to publishing
All-in-one solution: PIM + DAM + ETL + dynamic multi-channel content creation. Which makes it a unique proposition.
SaaS (or PaaS) platform for managing product information and industrialising the construction of online and offline multi-channel publications
Multi-label or multi-store platform, with multi-lingual or multi-version content
Multilingual interface adaptable to meet the needs of each user
Platform integrating a complete module for annotating publications and approving online content
Management of imports and exports of data, documents and publications
Platform with integrated DAM and PIM database modules, ETL and technical connectors
Powerful integrated graphics engine generating a specific rendering of any content for digital, web or print
Platform incorporating a module for annotating, validating and revising online publications
A range of configuration tools: for users, entities, statuses, publications, annotations, tags, graphic tools: presentation grids, template management (templates, snippets, etc.)
Information, help and documentation services
An existing external API (Application Programming Interface)
An user administration interface with profiles, roles and permissions
Automatic login management
Administration of user groups for publications and various modules
Control of restricted access by user
Customised access to different modules, functionalities and information fields via display templates
Dashboard, alerts and reporting
Functional modules available with the Pimalion platform
PIM = Product Information Management
Dynamic referential organisation of products in a database
Information management in the form of product/item sheets
Assets can be fed directly via a link with the DAM
Structure can be differentiated by organisational entity (multi-labels): brand, label, business unit or any requirement unit
Advanced display filters for publications, labels, type, taxonomy, brands, etc.
Contextual management by language version and/or version linked to a destination (medium, channel)
Possible application of a cross-disciplinary data principle and possible updating at multi-channel level
Multi-criteria search engine ("and/or"): name, reference, all possible fields, description, language, nomenclature (taxonomy), etc.
Collaborative solution for archiving, integrating and sharing files of all types and formats of digital assets
Reference database with single or multiple identifiers (reference, code, EAN, key)
Organisation and sharing of data at all levels: international, national, local, but also several entities (brands, business units) can share files and documents in whole or in part
Access to data can be limited by an integrated, highly sophisticated rightsmanagement function
Archiving of all multimedia files: search, consultation and retrieval
Upload and download files via import or from a publication
Automated feed via naming rules for PIM and product sheets
The DAM natively supports all common file formats. Some media file types: photos (jpeg, png, eps, etc.), bitmaps, videos, animations, sounds, vectors, PDF files, documents (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), 3D files, etc. Supporting the following file types : ai, arw, avi, bmp, cr2, crw, csv, dcr, dng, doc, docx, eps, gif, indd, jpg, jpeg, k25, kdc, m2v, m4v, mef, mos, mov, mp3, mp4, mpg, mpeg, mrw, nef, orf, pcn, pdf, pef, ppt, pptx, png, psd, pxn, qxd, rar, raw, sit, sitx, sr2, srf, swf, tif, wav, wmv, wma, xlx, xlxs, zip
Multilingual management
Mass file management capability
Asset files can be managed by folder
#Tag management, file copyright and image watermarking
Transformations and processing options: cutting, cropping, clipping, etc.
Full text indexing of PDFs and Word documents
Advanced multi-criteria search engine and query logging
Image transparency preview button
Classification and search of media by type
Integration of an AI function for automatic search and naming of unidentified and multi-subject images
Automatic recognition of subjects, objects, words (OCR), logos, colours, etc.
Asset search possible via the PIM (on all fields or predefined fields)
Different search modes possible: by label, channel, publication, supplier, brand, taxonomy, etc.
Usage history management
Find digital assets in their latest version and offer the most recent version of each asset
Connection with various Cloud Drives: SharePoint, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
Mass upload of files
Management of export formats and file sending formats
Automatic association of media with products according to a naming convention
Manual or automatic possible renaming of media (according to predefined naming rules)
Metadata management (IPTC)
Management of asset usage validities (rights, geographical zone, user types, etc.)
Asset collections management
Asset status management (according to customer vocabulary and workflow)
User rights management
Management of alerts to users possible
Automation and transformation of file formats for online and offline publication channels (IPS)
Automation of the distribution and updating of digital assets across the various active channels supported by the platform's Planner module or via automatic update feeds (e.g. via API)
File manager for viewing and organizing files by folder
Workspace can be created for workflow and collaboration
Cleaning of duplicate files
Resources can be geolocated
Management of a 'basket' (assets, pages, products) for sending documents such as assets or PDFs by e-mail and download function
Mass media exports with conversion (type and format)
Media lifecycle management (workflows). Example: image to be clipped, image to be chromed, sample to be planned, ambient photo, etc.
DEM (Dam Event Monitoring) micro-service = asset movement management.
Generic DAM event management service (adding, moving, modifying and deleting assets). The DAM connects to the various DAMs and synchronises events on the online platform:
- External DAM (a company's local server)
- DropBox DAM
- Sftp DAM
- Online DAM ...
It should be noted that the Pimalion DAM can also be synchronised on a company's various remote sites (e.g. agencies).
IPS (Image Processing Service) micro-service = image processing and document indexing.
High-performance, self-scaling image processing service.
The IPS can analyse, process and create most image formats.
A throughput of 100,000 HD images (5MB PSD) /hour has been achieved in recent operations.
Depending on the customer's needs, it will be possible, for example, to create web-ready PNG formats as well as print-ready formats from EPS or PSD formats. It can also process IPTC/XMP metadata, and index this metadata in the DAM.
Connection and synchronisation with existing information systems (DAM, ERP, PLM, CRM, CMS, etc.)
Automatic file import module via sFTP
Permission management by user profile
Annotation of assets and possible status management
Information and preview on the use of images in web, print and digital publications
Image transparency preview button
Listing of all uses and access to support
Unlimited storage capacity
User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation and an adaptive user interface based on user type to provide role-specific views of data
Intelligent image classifier. It detects the main image that best represents the product. It analyses diagrams, atmospheres and cropped products to select the image offering the best visibility and understanding of the product.
Image recovery. This high-performance image retrieval tool focuses on searching for images from official brand sites and those available on various marketplaces. This method gives us confidence in the rights to use the images, guaranteeing responsible use of the visuals collected.
Resolution optimizer. The resolution optimiser, based on the latest deep learning techniques, enables images to be enlarged by up to 5 times their original size while maintaining optimum quality. Thanks to this advanced technology, enlarged images retain remarkable sharpness and detail, providing high-quality visuals for all your applications. What was science fiction just a few years ago is now a reality.
Background removal. The automatic clipping tool is capable of removing even complex backgrounds with remarkable precision. Using advanced algorithms, it identifies and isolates the elements of interest, removing distractions and highlighting the main subject. This automatic cropping process greatly simplifies image retouching.
Duplicate detection. The duplicate detection tool uses sophisticated algorithms to identify similar images, even when they differ in size, compression or slight colour variations. By analysing key visual characteristics, it is able to identify potential duplicates despite these differences. This avoids redundancies and optimises the management of your visual resources, keeping only the most relevant and highest quality versions.
PDF data extractor. Our PDF extraction tool, like the text attribute extractor, is designed to efficiently extract information from data sheets and other PDF documents. Using advanced algorithms, it identifies and extracts key data, such as technical characteristics, specifications and descriptions, making it easier to gather and organise information.
Data collection services: scraping, web crawling, web services, APIs
Tool for creating and managing nomenclature(s)
Semi-automatic data model creation support
Mass data processing and organisation
Management of anomalies
Data conversion tools
Management of mapping templates
Homogenization of data and values
Machine Learning
DEXService (Data Export Management) for managing and creating exports.
Generic export service, which interfaces Pimalion data exports to various connectors. Any system can be connected on the sole condition that the target has an api or data exchange systems.
Examples of connectors :
- CSV, Excel
- InDesign EasyCatalog (ODBC)
- Magento, Prestashop, Opencart, WooCommerce
- Mailchimp
- ... tailor-made
DISService (Data Import Service) for managing and creating imports.
DIS connects external systems that do not have an API.
This service continuously imports and processes all types of file in order to convert them and import them into the PIM (csv, xsl, xml, json, etc. exports ERPs, e-shops, custom).
Files can be transmitted via any type of storage.
Mass data conversion tool
Synchronisation with any other existing information system: ERP, PIM, DAM, CRM, EDI, CMS, etc.
Module for centralizing, acquiring, transforming, consolidating, building, managing and exporting master repository data
Built-in ETL (Extract Transform Load) module
Automatic power supply to PIM and DAM via integrated connector
Data mining tools
Support for data exchange formats including Fab-Dis, ETIM, BMEcat and GS1
Data recovery via web scraping services
On-demand web crawling service
AI assistance to promote high-quality data
AI support for taxonomy construction and optimisation. Our system brings together the deepest levels of your nomenclature in order to simplify and improve its readability and extract relevant attributes (in facets) for your products. The aim here is to simplify the structure of your nomenclature and to add to your data models attributes considered by our AI as product discriminants
AI assistance for semi-automatic classification of products in a taxonomy. Classifying thousands of products is a tedious and time-consuming task. Our assistant ensures that you don't forget any products, but above all makes this task secure and controlled with our AI automata. Several screens are dedicated to this task. Another advantage is that new products are automatically attached to your bill of materials.
AI generation: attribute extraction and generation. AI extracts the attributes present in the product's descriptive texts and can fill in the empty attributes from the product's data model. In-depth knowledge of the language enables the values to be aligned with the examples provided in the data model, once the latter has been created.
AI generation: extracting attributes from the product title. Sometimes a product has very little information, such as a short title, and this cannot be found on the internet. However, our AI is capable of analyzing this title and deducing relevant attributes, thereby providing a coherent understanding of the product concerned
Relevant data structure. Benefit from a clearer, more efficient data structure, making it easier to exploit your information.
Creation and optimisation of nomenclature via scraping of reference websites
Taxonomy manager (structure and vocabulary)
Automated grouping of products/items in the nomenclature
Generator of texts composed of keywords useful for SEO
Grouping of common article information at product level
Easy mass attachment of products to the nomenclature
Management of semantic and value anomalies
Data standardization, unit conversion, typographical transformation, etc.
Generation of product sheet presentations in PDF or HTML format
Product de-duplication
Semi-automatic generation of complex data models at attribute level
Assistance with the creation of e-commerce facets
Image retrieval and image search assistance
Measurement and monitoring of data quality (completeness, structure, key/value) and volume, KPIs
Value (price) comparison module
Generation of data histories and versions
KPI: graph of product completeness scoring by supplier and/or brand
Connection and transfer of data to Pimalion publication production tools
Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Asset renaming by EAN code or product reference
Productivity support functions: mass entry, search/replace, move, etc.
Data acquisition and update interfaces (external sources, suppliers)
A set of services and functionalities for managing, building and supplying all the media and channels involved in a multi-channel marketing strategy
Unlimited creation of different communication channels at Planner level to cover all communication needs
Take into account the technical specificities of publications or media by type of channel
ETL import content into a publication
Publication content can be exported in the desired format (e.g. Xls)
Principle of transversality applicable: automatic updating of information from one channel to another
Multi-channel channel. Automated creation of channels, automatic breakdown of products into channels via ETL and automatic creation of media
Content duplication tool for each level of digital or print publication
Management of different types of publication
Digital publishing (grid display): e-catalogue, e-publication, e-media, mobile application, digital signage, newsletter, social media, etc. Generation of offers in suitable digital format (jpeg, etc.) based on pre-formatted snippets
Print publishing (page display): catalogue/folder with "chemin de fer", automatic catalogue "catalogbuilder", POS "poster formats", etc. Generation of offers in the appropriate print format (pdf, etc.) based on pre-formatted snippets
Web publishing (grid display): CMS, e-commerce site, e-shop, landing page, one page, etc. Generation of offers and content in the appropriate format (xml, etc.) based on pre-formatted snippets
Multilingual publication creation function and ability to create new versions during production
Management of the page and content path for a print publication, including all possible modification operations
Modes for displaying the rail path as a panel or grid
Automatic loading of PDFs for each print publication by simply uploading them to the server
Management of favourite publications
Old publications can be archived or restored
PDF export of pages and publications
Data export interface for defining the content to be exported and the desired export formats
Retention of the history of all operations carried out
PLANNER organization module for organizing all the publications managed in Pimalion
The centralized organisation of online and offline print, web and digital publications, with automatic display of the status of each medium
Planning, editing and classification by name and date. Management of the Promotional Activation Plan (folders, point of sale material, web, online publication, digital applications, etc.)
Any new publication can be created in the "Planner" module with all the appropriate characteristics depending on the type of channel and medium (digital, web or print).
Unlimited creation of different communication channels in the "Planner" module to cover all communication needs
Automatically take into account the technical specificities of publications or media by type of channel
Creation of publication trees and possible publication paths by label (or type of entity, business unit), for example "Label > Operation > Support > Action code".
Import of publication content via ETL module
Publication content can be exported in the desired format (e.g. Xls)
Content management by campaign, operation, channel, medium, etc.
Principle of transversality applicable: automatic updating of information from one channel to another
Multi-channel: automatic declination of channels, automated ventilation of products into channels via ETL and automatic creation of media
Content duplication tool for each level of digital or print publication
Management of different publication statuses
Multilingual publication creation function and ability to create new versions during production
Management of favourite publications
Old publications can be archived or restored
Data export interface for defining the content to be exported and the desired export formats
Retention of the history of all operations carried out
Collaborative online verification and approval application integrated into the production workflow of publications
Creation of specific workflows between the various parties involved in a project ("reviewers" or "contributors") to facilitate corrections and annotations. Possibility of creating as many workflows as required, with as many different stages as necessary
Rights management system for the different types of profile involved in the approval process
Automatic alerting and emailing of the information concerned, with direct access to the document and information concerned by the annotation and notification
Direct access to the PIM module for direct modification of product sheet content
Direct access to the DAM module for direct modification of document assets
Automatic notification system: grouping of corrections and automatic dispatch of corrections and modifications grouped into one or more dispatches, as required
Management of several review stages for different groups of users depending on each project
Set up review stages and automated workflows between reviewers
Comparison of different reviews (before/after corrections or modifications)
Validation of annotations and modifications
System for exchanging comments and files (chat) for annotations and information on modifications and actions to be taken
User group settings
Ability to create automatic reminders
Page and product status management
Annotations can be tracked and communicated in different ways: either individually (by product), grouped (by page) or globally (by publication), or a combination of the three
Notification management by user group
Indication of elements to be modified by pointer or by square zone concerned ("post-it" system)
Help in locating items by zooming in
Various possible navigation modes: from page to page, from publication to publication
Channel for handling and managing all kind of "printed" media: magazines, folders, catalogues, posters, flyers, mailings, etc.
DTP (Design Tool Publishing or desktop publishing) connector for page layout. InDesign connector via ODBC EasyCatalog (65Bit). Webservice also available.
For multi-page publications, the print channel offers a multi-functional railway of the printed publication in question with different possible views (panel, facing pages, the entire publication, etc.)
Automatic integration and display in the railway view of the publication of PDFs or PNGs per page from the DTP ( simply by depositing them in an adhoc folder
Powerful, fully-integrated graphics engine enabling publication creation without the need for page-layout software
Content management (text and images) linked to the PIM and DAM modules: integration, change management, information modification, etc. With results displayed both in the Indesign page and in the Pimalion work interface
Automatic creation of a multi-page publication and automated management of the publication path (railway) (order by page, order of content produced) by integrating an Excel file (via ETL) or other possible methods
Creation and management of page grids for product organisation. Unlimited possibilities
Management of page backgrounds with possible import of PDFs and customization in wysiwyg mode
Creation of product presentation layout templates and page layouts based on an imposed graphic charter
CatalogBuilder. Integrated software for fully automated catalogue construction based on preliminary configuration. Organisation based on a nomenclature tree. Specific management interface. Unlimited number of pages, management of sections, columns, automatic page breaks, possibility of adding "placeholders", easy integration of banner pages and inserts, etc. Generated in full compliance with the desired graphic charter. Extremely fast execution, incredible page (re)construction performance.
ProductBuilder. Allows you to manage any product template based on a graphic charter. Powerful, dynamic rendering engine, wysiwyg mode and immediate display of results. Management of fonts, promotional mechanics, item table displays, highlights, product group presentations, multiple or asset presentations, animations, etc. Very fast generation of very large quantities of different products. Results displayed in the PIM (by type of channel, media, version) and possibility of saving in the DAM
Management of product placement and positions on a given page, modification of place, modification of the template applied and of the page (with annotation tracking). Interface for managing grids and product placement in grids, at publication level
Immediate preview of page layout based on product placement instructions (Excel file)
Download individual pages on request or a complete publication in PDF format
Management of pagination and page positions
Automated management, centrally and/or locally, of display operations, static or dynamic, digital or not, for central communication or at the point of sale (displays, screens, etc.)
Creation of displays based on predefined templates ("snippet- or template management") by product, individually or in bulk
Powerful graphics engine for generating all types of online and offline document
ProductBuilder. Allows you to manage any product template based on a graphic charter. Powerful, dynamic rendering engine, wysiwyg mode and immediate display of results. Management of fonts, promotional mechanics, item table displays, highlights, product group presentations, multiple or asset presentations, animations, etc. Very fast generation of very large quantities of different products. Results displayed in the PIM (by type of channel, media, version) and possibility of saving in the DAM
Possibility of automatically generating and declining a publication from the PRINT channel to the POS channel
Automatic generation of the formats required: PDF, JPEG, PNG, and any other format on request
Control interface for generated posters and preview by page and products in a catalogue, leaflet, etc., with content modification possible (PIM and DAM link)
Preview of product layout results in all desired formats and language versions
Local interface for autonomous management of documents to be produced (print) or published (digital application)
Can be connected to all types of digital signage systems or any broadcasting system open to data transfer
Connection with industry-standard CMS (Content Management System)
Pimalion can be used as a CMS by itself
Manage and feed websites, e-commerce sites, CMS, e-shops, etc. in conjunction with PIM and DAM modules
Interface for previewing and checking content and rendering before going online
Easy import products into a publication from the PIM or an Excel file
Possibility of previewing and modifying the graphic rendering of information (products) from the PIM
Automatic updating of data according to the principle of transversality, to avoid duplication of corrections and modifications
ProductBuilder. Allows you to manage any product template based on a graphic charter. Powerful, dynamic rendering engine, wysiwyg mode and immediate display of results. Management of fonts, promotional mechanics, item table displays, highlights, product group presentations, multiple or asset presentations, animations, etc. Very fast generation of very large quantities of different products. Results displayed in the PIM (by type of channel, media, version) and possibility of saving in the DAM
Tool for approving and creating comments
Simulation of the final display in Pimalion (specific interface)
CMS connectors : Shopify, Magento, Prestashop, Odoo, etc.
Connectors for CRM or marketing automation solutions: Salesforce, Odoo, Actito, etc.
This channel meets the specific requirements and technical constraints of digital publications
Handles content management and flows to any digital medium or application (via export or API): digital signage, mobile applications, emailing tools, etc.
Assistance with the html and css rendering engine for the creation of all digital publication formats
ProductBuilder. Allows you to manage any product template based on a graphic charter. Powerful, dynamic rendering engine, wysiwyg mode and immediate display of results. Management of fonts, promotional mechanics, item table displays, highlights, product group presentations, multiple or asset presentations, animations, etc. Very fast generation of very large quantities of different products. Display of the result in the PIM (by type of channel, media, version) and possibility of saving in the DAM
Preview of products to be published and automated export in the desired format (HTML, PNG, JPEG, etc.)
Search engine to facilitate modifications directly linked to the PIM, DAM and publications
Real-time product rendering interface (preview)
Transversality rules taken into account, to enable automatic updates and modifications from another channel and/or to be applied to other channels
Simulation of the rendering in Pimalion (PIM and web channel publication) of the proposed or final display
Possibleconnection via API with all market applications
A channel that meets the specific requirements and technical constraints of CRM applications
Can be connected to any CRM system on the market (Salesforce, Odoo, Actito, etc.)
Data feed for different marketing automation platforms according to their specific requirements
Product preview in the format to be displayed
Use of the graphics html/css engine to manage display templates
Mass creation of any product rendering using an internal tool and sending of files in the required formats
Real-time interface for displaying products and results
Possible connection via API with all market applications
Simulation in Pimalion of the rendering display ready for publication
Possible connection with the all the market's CMS standards to control your platform from Pimalion
Manage and feed websites, e-commerce sites, e-shops, etc. in conjunction with PIM and DAM modules, enabling rapid updates
Interface for previewing and checking content and rendering before confirming online publication
Import of products into the channel in a publication from the PIM or an Excel file (ETL)
Content from a CMS publication managed by Pimalion can be exported in the selected format at any time
Management of the graphic presentation of information (products) from the PIM and the DAM
Automatic updating of data according to the principle of transversality