communicode Softwareentwickler Andreas Huhn

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Our developers at Javaland 2019 in Brühl.

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As part of a customer project, the Hybris internal Solr search was to be switched to an external search engine. The customer presented us with several candidates, and we were able to convince him of Fredhopper. 

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Andreas Huhn

Profile picture Michael Ochtrop from communicode AG

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Michael Ochtrop

Companies today invest enormous budgets in e-commerce platforms, campaigns, marketplace integrations, and social media strategies. And yet, customers frequently experience inconsistent brand presentations: product images differ depending on the channel, PDFs are outdated, social media uses different assets than the webshop, international markets work with their own versions of assets, and marketing teams waste time on manual reconciliation.

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DAM + AI: Intelligent Asset Management Strategies for Omnichannel Excellence

In many companies, **Digital Asset Management (DAM)** is still viewed as an operational solution: a better image database, a structured media pool, an efficiency lever for marketing. This perspective is understandable, but it falls short.

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DAM is not a tool. It is an architectural decision.

Many medium-sized businesses need a **Digital Asset Management (DAM) system**, but lack the time and resources for lengthy selection processes. At the same time, the decision needs to be robust, transparent, and future-proof.

  
It is precisely for this context that we at communicode have developed a rapid DAM selection process for medium-sized businesses. This compact, structured approach, delivered through **two focused workshops**, leads to a well-founded **DAM recommendation** that is tailored to the company and can be implemented quickly.

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The fast DAM selection process: Two workshops for a well-founded decision

Today, **digital asset management** (DAM) is much more than just an archive for images and videos. For many medium-sized B2B companies, it is a central component of their digital architecture – and therefore critical for efficiency, brand management, and growth.

  
As a digital agency, we have been supporting companies for many years in the selection, integration, and further development of modern DAM solutions. We are repeatedly confronted with the same question: When is the existing DAM system no longer sufficient, and when does a **DAM system change** make more sense than sticking with established structures?

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When is it time to change your DAM system? A guide for companies

DAM systems are the backbone of modern content architectures – but how do you choose the right DAM system? **Digital asset management (DAM)** is now more than just an archive for images and videos: for B2B companies with complex product portfolios and numerous channels, choosing the right system is crucial, but often complex and risky.

  
communicode has been helping companies **choose the right DAM system** for years, with an open approach to technology. Our recipe for success: we understand the key processes of each company and identify the DAM solutions that provide truly efficient support. From gathering requirements to making informed decisions, we ensure that companies can design their content strategy securely, efficiently, and sustainably.

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How to choose the right DAM system – step by step

Stefanie Parthen

The **B2B Commerce Trends 2026** are not a radical break with the past, but they significantly exacerbate familiar challenges: exploding data volumes, fragmented system landscapes, and rising expectations for digital shopping experiences. At the same time, the pressure is growing on marketing, e-commerce, and IT teams to deliver content faster, more consistently, and with measurable effectiveness.

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How AI transforms unstructured data from silos into value-creating web content

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Philipp Reichardt

Managing digital assets has become a challenge for modern companies. **Thousands of images, videos, and documents** need to be organized, found, and used in a legally compliant manner. Without intelligent support, this task can quickly get out of hand. 

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AI in DAM systems: How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing digital asset management

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Bastian Busche

The market for **digital asset management (DAM)** is at a crucial turning point. What used to be considered a static archive for images, videos, and documents is now evolving into the strategic heart of a future-proof **content supply chain**. 

    
From our daily work at communicode, we can see very clearly that modern, **AI-supported DAM platforms** are becoming **indispensable** for marketing, IT, and communications managers – in terms of technology, organization, and compliance.

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How artificial intelligence is redefining digital asset management and why companies need to act now

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Mischa Wolfframm

**Hybrid sales in B2B** will once again be the focus of many companies in 2026. Most know that they need to integrate **digital sales channels** with **personal sales**. However, the real challenge and work begins after that, especially when **budget, time, and human resources** are scarce.

A [survey by ECC Cologne](https://www.ifhkoeln.de/produkt/b2best-barometer/?attribute_pa_variantname=vol-16-2024-plattformen-digitalisierung-des-aussendienstes) illustrates this dilemma: **84%** of companies consider the **digitization of their field service** to be a high priority, but only **33%** of these companies say they are already very far along in the process.

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2026 – New year, familiar trends!? Hybrid sales in B2B

Many B2B companies sit on a treasure trove of data that has been accumulated over years of **product lifecycle management (PLM)**, yet this data never fully reaches sales, marketing, or e-commerce. While development departments maintain highly accurate technical product information, this data is often missing in **product information management (PIM)** precisely where it is needed. This leads to media breaks, redundancies, and delays along the entire **digital value chain**.

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From PLM to PIM: How product information can be optimally utilized along the digital value chain

B2B companies have been under increasing pressure, and not just since the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday business life. Business customers expect consistently available information, individual prices, and smooth ordering processes at all times – regardless of whether they purchase through the sales force, the online store, or integrated interfaces.

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2026 – New year, familiar trends!? Automation with AI in B2B commerce

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Stephanie Ebbert

**User experience** must be smarter, more transparent, and more adaptable in 2026. Customers expect proactive services, visible trust signals, and interfaces that adapt to the situation. AI will become the connecting factor between speed, personalization and compliance. This is important for brands with large product ranges, complex journeys, or strict regulatory frameworks.

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Learn how UX will transform the digital customer experience in the future.

10 UX trends & tips: The future that clicks

When it comes to personal customer meetings, traditional field sales and distribution remain a key success factor in many companies. However, with the increasing **digitization of B2B**, customers and buyers now expect immediate, cross-device access to relevant product information at any time.
A **digital product catalog** or a **self-service portal in B2B** meets this demand and at the same time reduces the workload for the sales department. Nevertheless, many sales employees are initially skeptical about such solutions.

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Digital product catalog and analog sales: It's all in the mix

Digital interactions and targeted information gathering are shaping purchasing behavior in B2B today more than ever before. What has long been standard in B2C – the search for comprehensive, emotionalized, and consistent **product information** – is increasingly finding its way into **B2B commerce**.

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Learn how PXM ensures consistent product data, better experiences, and higher conversion rates in B2B.

PXM in B2B: How better product information increases conversion rates

Jörg Schönenstein Marketing- PR-Referent und Online Marketing Manager communicode AG

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In today's digital world, the success of your **product communication** depends on how quickly and efficiently you can respond to change. Traditional **PIM projects**, with their long and inflexible planning phases, can quickly become a burden. They often lead to disappointing results, as the solution no longer meets current requirements by the time it is completed, or may need to be redesigned in the meantime.

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Agile PIM: Best practices for a successful PIM strategy

With the **Digital Product Passport (DPP)**, the EU is sending a clear signal for greater sustainability and transparency in product communication. From 2027, the **Digital Product Passport** will become mandatory for the first product groups. This is a step that will have far-reaching implications for **manufacturers, retailers, and the entire supply chain**.

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From PIM to circular economy: Your path to the digital product passport

When it comes to digital sales channels, it is no longer enough to simply present products in a technically accurate manner. It is crucial that **product information is consistent, contextualized, and tailored to the target audience** in order to inform and convince.
**Product Experience Management (PXM)** helps companies present their products across all digital touchpoints in a way that is understandable, relevant, and emotionally appealing – thus actively contributing to the **customer experience** and purchasing decision.

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How Companies Use PXM, PIM, and AI to Create High-Converting Product Content

Successful e-commerce is closely linked to a precise digital marketing strategy. The key lies in **individual customer communication**. No one knows your customers as well as you do. We leverage this advantage to efficiently manage personalized campaigns with the help of **marketing automation** and measurably increase the impact of your marketing. With modern tools and systems, marketing activities can be **planned, automated, and analyzed in a targeted manner** to ensure the long-term success of your digital marketing.

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Marketing automation in e-commerce: Target customers and manage processes intelligently

Customer expectations are changing rapidly: customers want consistent, complete, and appealing **product presentations** at all times – whether in B2B or B2C. They gather information online, compare offers, and expect product presentations that are accessible, consistent, and rich in information at all times. Those who fail to deliver will lose out. **Product information** is a central component of the digital **customer experience** and crucial for purchasing decisions.

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Your PIM Path: The safe and fast way to efficient product data management

The new **Product Safety Regulation GPSR 2023/988** came into force on December 13, 2024. It affects all companies that sell products in the European single market – both online and offline. Online retailers in particular should act now, as the obligations in e-commerce are extensive. The Product Safety Regulation requires more transparency, better traceability and the digital provision of safety-relevant information.

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GPSR 2023/988: Product safety goes digital – what online retailers need to know

In today's digital world, efficiency in handling image material is crucial – especially for companies, agencies, and photographers who work with a wide variety of media on a daily basis. pixx.io, the smart media management solution from Germany, sets a good example here and offers you a modern feature that saves time and takes your media management to a new level: AI-supported face recognition.

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Andreas Huhn

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SAP Hybris and Fredhopper