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Pimcore development services in Houston from DESSS help manufacturers, distributors and retailers bring product data, images and documents into one place. Our Pimcore consulting services in Houston start with your data and channels, then turn that understanding into a working Pimcore system.
Pimcore combines product information management (PIM), digital asset management (DAM) and master data management (MDM) on a single platform. It is built on PHP and Symfony, which means it can be extended with custom code when standard features do not fit the way your business works.
This page focuses on building and integrating Pimcore. For platform selection and PIM strategy, see our Pimcore PIM consulting and PIM consulting pages.
When to call us
When product data is scattered, a new channel is planned, or an existing Pimcore system needs an upgrade.
What you receive
A data model, a configured Pimcore system, working integrations and a trained team.
Who it is for
eCommerce, marketing, product and IT teams that manage large or complex catalogs.
Where we work
From our Houston headquarters, with an office in Austin, for clients across Texas.
OUR SERVICES
Pimcore development services in Houston
Six services cover most Pimcore projects, from a first implementation to ongoing improvements.
Product information management (PIM)
Class definitions, attributes, variants and classification structures that match how your products are really described and sold.
Digital asset management (DAM)
Folders, metadata, image thumbnails and rights fields so marketing and sales teams find the right file quickly.
Master data management (MDM)
Shared records for products, suppliers and other entities, with validation rules and approval workflows.
Custom Pimcore extensions
Bundles, event listeners, import jobs and admin features written in PHP and Symfony for needs the core does not cover.
ERP and API integration
Two-way data flows with ERP, eCommerce and supplier systems through the Datahub, REST services or scheduled imports.
Pimcore migration and upgrades
Moves from spreadsheets or older PIM tools, and upgrades of existing Pimcore systems to current releases.
COMMON PROJECTS
Pimcore consulting services in Houston: common projects
These are the Pimcore projects Houston teams ask us about most, and how we approach each one.
Pimcore PIM solutions in Houston
How do you set up Pimcore as a PIM? Our Pimcore PIM solutions in Houston begin with a product data model: attributes, units, variants and relationships, agreed with the people who maintain the data. We then configure data objects, validation, completeness checks and workflows, and load a first product line to prove the model.
–Attribute and taxonomy design
–Variant and bundle modeling
–Data quality and completeness rules
–Editorial approval workflows
Pimcore integration services in Houston
How does Pimcore connect to our ERP? Pimcore integration services in Houston usually connect the ERP as the source for prices, stock and item numbers, and Pimcore as the source for rich product content. We design which system owns each field, then build the data flows with APIs, message queues or scheduled files.
For broader integration work, see our API development and integration services.
–Field ownership mapping
–ERP item and price sync
–Supplier data imports
–Error handling and monitoring
Pimcore eCommerce development in Houston
Can Pimcore feed our online store? Yes. Our Pimcore eCommerce development in Houston publishes product data and assets to storefronts such as Adobe Commerce, Shopify or BigCommerce, or to a custom frontend. Pimcore also includes an eCommerce framework for teams that want to build the store on the same platform.
Store builds are handled with our eCommerce development team.
–Channel-specific product feeds
–Storefront and marketplace exports
–Headless frontend delivery
–Search and filter attributes
Headless CMS and DXP
Can Pimcore run our website content too? Pimcore can act as a headless CMS and DXP, serving product data and content through GraphQL to websites, apps and portals. This keeps product pages, catalogs and dealer portals consistent because they all read from one source.
–GraphQL APIs through Datahub
–Content for web, app and print
–Dealer and customer portals
–Localized content and translations
Pimcore migration and upgrades
How do you upgrade an older Pimcore system? Major Pimcore upgrades often include new PHP and Symfony versions and changes to bundles. We review custom code and extensions, test them on the target release, migrate data and plan a cutover with a rollback path.
–Custom code and bundle review
–PHP and Symfony compatibility
–Data and asset migration
–Staged cutover plan
HOW WE WORK
How a Pimcore project runs
Our Pimcore projects follow six steps and deliver working releases early.
STEP 01
Discovery
We review your products, data sources, channels and the people who maintain the data.
STEP 02
Data model
We design attributes, taxonomy, variants and field ownership across systems.
STEP 03
Build
Pimcore is configured and custom Pimcore extensions are developed and tested.
STEP 04
Integrate
ERP and API integration connects Pimcore to the systems that supply and use its data.
STEP 05
Load and validate
Product data and assets are migrated, cleaned and checked by your team.
STEP 06
Launch and support
We train users, go live by product line and stay on for support and improvements.
RELATED SERVICES
Services that work alongside Pimcore
A PIM delivers most when the systems around it are well connected.
WHY DESSS
Why choose DESSS for Pimcore consulting in Houston
Looking for a Pimcore implementation partner in Houston? These are the strengths we bring to a project.
Data model first
We agree how products are described before configuring screens, which avoids rework later.
PHP and Symfony skills
Our developers write and maintain custom Pimcore code, not only configuration.
ERP knowledge
We also implement and support ERP systems, so integrations reflect how those systems really work.
Local to Houston
Data modeling workshops and training can happen in person at your office or ours.
DESSS Pimcore development covers data modeling, PIM and DAM setup, master data workflows, custom extensions, ERP and eCommerce integration, data migration, upgrades and ongoing support.
Pimcore is used to manage product information, digital assets, master data and content in one system, and to publish that data to websites, stores, print catalogs and other channels.
Pimcore is written in PHP and built on the Symfony framework, with a relational database such as MySQL or MariaDB. It can run on your own servers or in the cloud; the stack we most often work with is Symfony, AWS, Azure and Docker.
Yes. We connect Pimcore to ERP systems through APIs, queues or scheduled files, with clear rules on which system owns each field.
It depends on the number of products, attributes, channels and integrations. We usually deliver a first product line in an early release, then extend the system in stages.
Yes. We take over support for existing Pimcore systems, review custom code, fix issues, add features and plan upgrades.
HOUSTON PIMCORE DEVELOPMENT
Plan your Pimcore project with a Houston team
Book a short call about Pimcore development services in Houston or Pimcore consulting services in Houston. We will discuss your products, your channels and the right first release.
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