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A single source of truth for all your product information.
Welcome to elytra – we take your product communication and data management to the next level: with automation, flexibility, and reliable support. Discover the intelligent core of W4's product marketing.
Your PIM. Your way.
With elytra PIM, you are in full control. Whether hosted locally, in a private cloud, or as a SaaS solution, our platform adapts to your infrastructure, not the other way around. With intuitive no-code configuration, seamless integrations, and multilingual capabilities, elytra enables you to manage even complex product data effortlessly and deliver it consistently across all channels. Backed by W4's many years of experience and partnership, elytra is your scalable PIM solution for long-term growth. Flexible, self-determined, and future-proof.
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Workshops & trainings
Themes
Web design
The elytra UI
Our UI design has been rebuilt from scratch is removed user pain points and make navigation intuitive. From concept to collaboration, from creation to campaign. Our creative stack supports every phase of the process. These are the tools we use every day help us think smarter, work faster, and deliver better results.
PIM reimagined: Flexible, secure, reliable.
Your data, your rules – with genuine freedom of choice, sovereign hosting, and a proven partnership.
Your PIM. Your way.
Highlights the unique freedom in choosing the operating model and integration options.
Data sovereignty and control.
Focuses on the on-premise and private cloud solution – for maximum data control, security, and independence.
A reliable Swiss and German partner: European and local.
Highlights the security, reliability, and foresight of an established family-owned company from Switzerland and Germany.
Customer support.
A dedicated team of experienced developers and support staff provides you with consistent and reliable assistance – in German and English of course.
How your business benefits from elytra
Your data, your rules – with genuine freedom of choice, sovereign hosting, and a proven partnership.
Team collaboration and support
Our intuitive interface and role-based workflows promote seamless collaboration between product management, marketing, and e-commerce teams. Content creation and approvals happen faster, more clearly, and with fewer errors – resulting in high user satisfaction.
Scalability and growth support
Built for growth: Our PIM supports product catalogs of any size and complexity. Whether hundreds or millions of SKUs, elytra scales effortlessly, enabling long-term expansion and smooth onboarding without IT bottlenecks.
Faster time-to-market
Our PIM system enables customers to enter new markets and distribution channels quickly through automated product publishing and multilingual content support. What once took weeks can now be achieved in days, increasing reach and competitiveness on a global scale.
More revenue. More conversions.
Complete and accurate product data drives better shopping experiences. Our customers consistently see higher conversion rates, improved SEO rankings, and greater upselling potential – thanks to comprehensive and compelling product content.
Optimized business processes
With elytra, our customers are able to significantly reduce the time and effort required to manage product information. Routine tasks such as data entry, updates, and approvals are automated and handled efficiently in the background – freeing up more capacity for strategic growth rather than manual processes.
Improved data quality
Through centralized control and validation rules, our customers achieve near-perfect data consistency across all touchpoints. The result: fewer returns and a stronger brand image, backed by complete and reliable product information.
Seamless collaboration, through every phase
Built on the trusted and innovation-driven history of the W4 Group, we support you as a partner and ensure your success. Well beyond go-live.
You set the start – we handle the rest
Pick your desired start date and our expert team handles the rest. We analyze your requirements and develop the optimal solution, tailored precisely to your infrastructure, product complexity, and business objectives.
Hands-on implementation – with you at the center
We don't just execute. We collaborate. Your feedback and insights flow into every step, ensuring that configurations and integrations are precisely aligned with your use case and challenges.
Starting together. Learning together. Growing together.
After go-live, we support your team with training and consistent ongoing support. Our experts remain by your side at every step, ensuring you can unlock the full potential of elytra PIM.
Curious? Test it out with us.
Browse our latest cases
Real projects, real results. See how we have helped companies across a wide range of industries grow through marketing automation, digital transformation, and strategic campaigns.
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FAQs
How will existing customer contracts for the Elytra PIM, originally concluded with Lobster, be continued after the acquisition by W4?
All existing customer contracts will continue seamlessly after the acquisition by W4, ensuring no changes or interruptions for customers. W4 will also support and future develop the product to guarantee the best possible service and innovation.
What key added values does the first release of Elytra PIM offer?
Release 25.1 will be released in Q4 2025 and will extend the system with APIs (RESTful according to OpenAPI) for product data management, creating the foundation for simpler and more flexible integrations as well as new frontends. Prior to this, Release 25.0 in Q3 2025, Will be the rebranded version of Lobster_pim to Elytra PIM, which, in addition to the name change, will also unclude bug fixes for the web client (multiple assignment, sorting function).
Where does the name "Elytra" come from?
The name "Elytra" is derived from the elytra – the hardened forewings of certain insects that serve as a protective shield for their delicate hindwings. As a metaphor, the name symbolizes how the Elytra PIM software protects and safeguards sensitive product data – much like the beetle's elytra protect its wings. This illustrates that the system securely protects the data while simultaneously making it readily available for efficient use.
What ROI can I expect from using Elytra PIM?
The ROI is highly dependent on the company and its processes. Typically, companies see a productivity increase of 20–30%, an acceleration of time to market by up to 50%, and an increase in the conversion rate of 15–20%. In addition, process reliability is significantly improved, as there is only one source of truth for marketing and sales-relevant product information. This increases operational efficiency and enables faster and more reliable marketing and sales processes.
How long does a typical Elytra PIM implementation take?
The typical timeframe for implementing a PIM system like Elytra ranges from 4 to 8 months, depending on the complexity of your business and the state of your existing data. The process encompasses planning, system design, data orchestration and migration, integration, user training, and post-go-live support – each phase is crucial for a smooth transition and long-term success. While data migration and integration account for the majority of the time, thorough preparation and stakeholder engagement ensure a successful launch.