### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Articles [![2023 Trends in the E-commerce Industry](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/2023%20trends%20in%20the%20e-commerce%20industry.png "2023 Trends in the E-commerce Industry")](https://www.g2.com/articles/ecommerce-industry-trends-2023) [ ### 2023 Trends in the E-commerce Industry ](https://www.g2.com/articles/ecommerce-industry-trends-2023) This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Subhransu Sahu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Subhransu Sahu") SS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/subhransu-sahu) by Subhransu Sahu [![Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/recap%20ecommerce%20report-GG.jpg "Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports")](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-the-g2-fall-2022-e-commerce-reports) [ ### Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports ](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-the-g2-fall-2022-e-commerce-reports) The e-commerce software market experienced significant changes in the past quarter caused by market corrections, changes in buyer behavior, and supply chain challenges. To understand how these changes impacted users, I analyzed the most recent G2 e-commerce reports data for fall 2022. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Social%20commerce%20platforms.jpg "What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-social-commerce-and-why-we-created-a-new-category-for-it) [ ### What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-social-commerce-and-why-we-created-a-new-category-for-it) The fact that social media is critical for e-commerce is obvious. There are billions of users on social media platforms, and many of them buy online. It is estimated that the number of social media users worldwide will reach 5.85 billion by 2027. In addition, sellers also use social media to share and promote their products—the value of social commerce sales worldwide is estimated at 2.9 trillion dollars by 2026. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![What Is PIM? The Key to Effective Product Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI027_Learn_Article_Images-What_is_PIM_V1a.png "What Is PIM? The Key to Effective Product Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-pim) [ ### What Is PIM? The Key to Effective Product Management ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-pim) In 2008, Steve Jobs confidently dubbed the MacBook Air the “world’s thinnest notebook”.  [ ![Brittany K. King](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brittany K. King") BKK ](https://learn.g2.com/author/brittany-king) by Brittany K. King [![Hybrid Shopping Trends in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/hybrid-shopping.jpeg.jpeg "Hybrid Shopping Trends in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/hybrid-shopping-trends-2022) [ ### Hybrid Shopping Trends in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/hybrid-shopping-trends-2022) This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/ecommerce%20and%20industry%204.0%20trends%202021.jpg "2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0")](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/were%20open%20sign%20on%20shop%20door.jpg "Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One")](https://www.g2.com/articles/why-you-need-an-e-commerce-strategy-and-how-to-create-one) [ ### Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One ](https://www.g2.com/articles/why-you-need-an-e-commerce-strategy-and-how-to-create-one) If you sell online, you surely use an e-commerce platform or shopping cart software to create and manage your online store, track inventory and payments, and maybe personalize your buyers’ shopping experience. But your competitors also use similar tools—so what is your competitive advantage? [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/igor-miske-Px3iBXV-4TU-unsplash.jpg "How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-e-commerce-software-for-your-business) [ ### How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-e-commerce-software-for-your-business) If you are reading this, you have internet access and have probably already tried to buy something online. That's what e-commerce is about, at least from a buyer perspective. When it comes to sellers, things can be a lot more complicated. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu Show More ## Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Glossary Terms [![Versioning](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI039_Versioning_V1a.png "Versioning")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/verisioning) [Versioning](https://www.g2.com/glossary/verisioning) Versioning is the process of assigning unique names or identifiers to manage multiple versions of software. Learn more about versioning, types of versioning schemes, and best practices to follow during a software release. by Keerthi Rangan [![Product Differentiation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI640_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bproduct_differentiation%5D_V1a.png "Product Differentiation")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-differentiation-definition) [Product Differentiation](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-differentiation-definition) Product differentiation is a group of traits or characteristics distinguishing a product from a similar one on the market. Learn the types and benefits. by Holly Landis ## Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Discussions 0 Question on: Acquia DAM (Widen) [How much does widen cost?](/discussions/how-much-does-widen-cost) How much does widen cost? We pay $36,000 per year for the Widen DAM. Answered: Annie Mack on November 29, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/how-much-does-widen-cost/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Inriver [Is Inriver a SaaS?](/discussions/is-inriver-a-saas) Is Inriver a SaaS? The inriver PIM is a multi-tenant SaaS solution, based in the Microsoft Azure cloud. All our customers run the same software using shared resources, but each has their own secure instance of inriver. All your data, your enhancements, your data model, and your code are securely partitioned from other customers. As inriver maintains the servers, databases, and code, you can focus on growing your business without IT constraints. Regular incremental software updates and bug fixes mean you will always be on the current version of the inriver PIM, with the latest features and improvements. There is no downtime. With inriver, you’re assured of the data storage and workload capacity you need, when you need it. Even if you encounter large peaks of load, the system will adapt, leaving you free to concentrate on business as usual. The inriver PIM is securely accessible via the web from any place, at any time. Answered: Anna Sjodahl on October 12, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/is-inriver-a-saas/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Inriver [Is Inriver a SaaS?](/discussions/is-inriver-a-saas) Is Inriver a SaaS? The inriver PIM is a multi-tenant SaaS solution, based in the Microsoft Azure cloud. All our customers run the same software using shared resources, but each has their own secure instance of inriver. All your data, your enhancements, your data model, and your code are securely partitioned from other customers. As inriver maintains the servers, databases, and code, you can focus on growing your business without IT constraints. Regular incremental software updates and bug fixes mean you will always be on the current version of the inriver PIM, with the latest features and improvements. There is no downtime. With inriver, you’re assured of the data storage and workload capacity you need, when you need it. Even if you encounter large peaks of load, the system will adapt, leaving you free to concentrate on business as usual. The inriver PIM is securely accessible via the web from any place, at any time. 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