Problem Statement

The existing Pimcore platform was constrained by legacy code, outdated libraries, custom bundles, and system dependencies introduced by a previous technology provider.

Upgrading the platform was not a straightforward version update. The company needed to modernize its environment while protecting existing product data, integrations, business logic, and catalog operations.

Key Challenges

• Complex Upgrade Path

  The platform required a staged migration from Pimcore 6.9 to 10.6 and then to version 11.1.4.

• Legacy System Incompatibility

  Several connected systems and integrations were incompatible with newer Pimcore versions and needed to be updated.

• Outdated Configuration Files

  Existing configuration files had to be converted from the older YML structure to the updated YAML standard.

• Outdated Technology Libraries

  Libraries supporting Azure Blob Storage, single sign-on, and other platform functions were no longer compatible with the target environment.

• Complex Database Migration

  Differences in database table structures required custom migration scripts to preserve data and application functionality.

• High Product Data Volume

  The upgraded platform needed to maintain strong performance while processing and managing a large wholesale product catalog.

• Custom Code Dependencies

  Fourteen custom bundles and several deprecated components increased platform complexity and made future upgrades more difficult.

Solution Implemented

• Comprehensive Pimcore Upgrade: Executed a phased upgrade from Pimcore 6.9 to 11.1.4, ensuring the platform remained stable throughout the modernization process.

• Configuration Standardization : Converted legacy configuration files to the current YAML format and aligned the platform with updated Pimcore standards.

• Custom Database Migration : Developed migration scripts to manage changes in database structure and transfer data securely to the updated environment.

• Custom Bundle Optimization: Updated 14 custom bundles, removed deprecated components, and replaced unnecessary custom functionality with supported platform features.

• Integration Modernization : Updated incompatible libraries and integrations, including Azure Blob Storage and single sign-on components.

• Large-Catalog Performance Optimization : Optimized platform code, backend operations, and product processing to improve performance across the distributor’s extensive catalog.

• Ongoing Technical Support : Established continued support to maintain system stability, address emerging requirements, and simplify future upgrades.

Business Impact

• 40% Increase in Backend Processing Speed

  Code and performance optimizations accelerated backend operations and improved the handling of large product data volumes.

• 50% Reduction in System Complexity

  Replacing unnecessary custom code with built-in Pimcore functionality simplified platform management and reduced technical dependencies.

• Improved Platform Compatibility

  The modernized environment made future system integrations, platform upgrades, and feature adoption easier to manage.

• Stronger Operational Resilience

  An updated and supported Pimcore platform reduced the risks associated with outdated technology, deprecated libraries, and legacy code.

• Improved Scalability

  The platform can better support the distributor’s expanding catalog, operational requirements, and geographic growth.

• Easier Long-Term Maintenance

  Standardized configurations, updated components, and reduced custom dependencies lowered the effort required to maintain the platform.