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16.07.2026 · ERP

Odoo Experience 2026: Dates, Topics & Tickets for Brussels

The Odoo Experience 2026 takes place from 24 to 26 September 2026 at Brussels Expo in Brussels – free admission with the Basic Pass, three days of pro…

09.07.2026 · Airbyte

Airbyte: The ideal open-source middleware for data integration

Anyone setting up a data strategy today sooner or later faces the same question: How do I reliably get data from dozens of sources – CRM, ERP, databas…

08.07.2026 · CRM

HubSpot vs. Salesforce: Which CRM fits? (2026)

Last updated: 13 June 2026 · Author: Michael Rohrmüller, PixelMechanics HubSpot or Salesforce? The short answer: HubSpot is usually the better choice …

03.07.2026 · Odoo

Odoo Update, Upgrade & LTS: Versions and Security 2026

As of: 14 June 2026 · Reading time approx. 9 minutes · Author: Michael Rohrmüller Odoo is today the ERP backbone of many mid-sized companies – from sa…

01.07.2026 · CRM

HubSpot vs. Odoo: CRM, Help Desk & Marketing Automation Compared (2026)

Last updated: 13 June 2026 · Reading time approx. 7 minutes · By Michael Rohrmüller, PixelMechanics In short: HubSpot and Odoo solve different problem…

25.06.2026 · AI

Odoo 20: Release Date, Features and AI – What Is Known So Far

Odoo 20 will be presented in September 2026 – and it is more than an ordinary annual update. The new version makes AI a fixed part of everyday work an…

23.06.2026 · AI

Companies Held Hostage: How Outdated ERP Systems Block the Path to the AI-Native Company

Why outdated ERP systems take entire companies hostage An outdated ERP system is today the most common reason why mid-sized companies fail to make the…

18.06.2026 · ERP

Odoo 20 Vertical Modules: These New Industry Apps Arrive in 2026

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About Odoo 20 Vertical Modules What are the most important vertical modules in Odoo 20? Odoo 20…

16.06.2026 · AI

Building a Data Warehouse: How to Make Your Company AI-Ready

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Your company's data is exploding – but your ERP database knows nothing about it. Every telematics sensor, every IoT device…

10.04.2026 · CRM

What Is "Total Experience"?

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About Total Experience (TX) What is Total Experience (TX)? Total Experience (TX) is a corporate…

01.04.2026 · ERP

Odoo 19.2 Release: What the New Odoo ERP Means for SMEs

Last updated: June 22, 2026 It excites me again and again to see how consistently Odoo ERP focuses on the real needs of SMEs with every new release. W…

20.02.2026 · AI

From Theory to Practice – LLMO and the AI Discoverability Index (AIDI) – Part 2

Last updated: June 22, 2026 In the first part of this series we examined the fundamental shift toward AI visibility and placed the key terms LLMO, AEO…

20.02.2026 · Customer Education

Your LLMO Roadmap – The PixelMechanics Total Experience Approach – Part 3

Last updated: June 22, 2026 In the first two parts of this series, we examined the paradigm shift to AI visibility (LLMO) and, with the AI Discoverabi…

13.02.2026 · HubSpot

How to Drive Adoption and Prove HubSpot ROI

Last updated: June 22, 2026 You've done it. The migration is complete, your data is in HubSpot, and your team has officially gone "live." That's a hug…

12.02.2026 · CRM

Current CRM Studies and Their Practical Value

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions What do current CRM studies show about adoption and ROI? Nucleus Research confirms an average R…

11.02.2026 · AI

The New AI Visibility: Why LLMO, AEO and GEO Are Changing the Rules – Part 1

Last updated: June 22, 2026 For over two decades, search engine optimization (SEO) was the undisputed rulebook for digital visibility. Companies inves…

04.02.2026 · HubSpot

Data Migration from Salesforce to HubSpot

Last updated: June 22, 2026 In the engine room: a step-by-step look at data migration from Salesforce to HubSpot You've done the hard work of planning…

29.01.2026

Governance by Design

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions What does "governance by design" mean in practice? Governance by design means integrating compl…

29.01.2026 · HCL Software

Governance by Design 2 – The Convergent Enterprise Development Platform

Last updated: June 22, 2026 1. Introduction: The convergence of three worlds The landscape of enterprise software development is undergoing a fundamen…

29.01.2026 · CRM

The Pre-Migration Checklist: 4 Steps to a Qualified Salesforce-to-HubSpot Migration Plan

Last updated: June 22, 2026 A migration from Salesforce to HubSpot seems at first like a mammoth task. The technical details, the risk of data loss an…

26.01.2026 · CRM

4 Signs Your Salesforce CRM Is Costing You More Than Just Money

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Your Salesforce system should be a growth engine. It was implemented as the "single source of truth," the backbone of your…

23.01.2026 · ERP

The Business Impact of Odoo Manufacturing

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Part 3: The business impact – and how to start correctly Many ERP implementations fail not because of the software, but be…

22.01.2026 · ERP

How Odoo Structures Manufacturing – From Material Flow to the Shop Floor

Last updated: June 22, 2026 The strength of Odoo lies not in a single module, but in the interplay of all building blocks along the value chain. This …

21.01.2026 · ERP

Series – Why Mid-Sized Production Needs New Tools Today – and What Odoo Really Delivers.

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Part 1: Why mid-sized production needs new tools today Many manufacturing companies in the German SME sector face similar …

18.12.2025 · HCL

Everest Names HCL a Leader in Low-Code

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About the Everest Peak Matrix Report and HCL Low-Code What does the leader classification by Ev…

27.10.2025 · Integration

Guide to the Circular Economy

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About the Circular Economy What is the circular economy and why is it relevant for companies? T…

22.10.2025 · Integration

What Companies Need to Know About the Digital Product Passport

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About the Digital Product Passport (DPP) What is the Digital Product Passport (DPP)? The Digita…

16.10.2025 · CRM

From Digital Project to Digital Operating System

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About the Digital Operating System What is a digital operating system for companies? A digital …

04.09.2025 · AI

Odoo 19: AI Revolution in the ERP – New Features 2025

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Management Summary Odoo 19 marks a turning point in the development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. The ve…

19.08.2025 · HubSpot

PixelMechanics Is Now a HubSpot Gold Partner in Germany

Last updated: June 22, 2026 We are pleased — and very proud — to announce that after a short time PixelMechanics has officially achieved HubSpot Gold …

27.06.2025 · AI

HubSpot & ChatGPT: Automate Your CRM with AI (2026)

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Management Summary HubSpot is the first provider to introduce a comprehensive CRM integration with ChatGPT and thus enable…

19.06.2025 · Self-Service Portals

Shopify Horizon Theme: The Revolution in E-Commerce Design

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About the Shopify Horizon Theme What is the Shopify Horizon theme? The Shopify Horizon theme is…

13.06.2025 · eCommerce News

Shopify Theme Editor Revolution: Staying in the Creative Flow Has Never Been Easier

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About the Shopify Theme Editor 2025 What has changed in the Shopify Theme Editor 2025? The Shop…

14.05.2025 · Adobe Commerce DE

Why an Upgrade to Adobe Commerce 2.4.8 Is a Smart Move for Companies

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About the Adobe Commerce 2.4.8 Upgrade What are the most important innovations in Adobe Commerc…

20.03.2025 · AI

HubSpot Breeze AI: The Complete Guide to AI CRM (2026)

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Management Summary In 2025, HubSpot's Breeze AI presents itself as a groundbreaking advance in customer experience managem…

13.03.2025 · CRM

Choosing a HubSpot Agency & Consultant: The 2026 Guide

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Management Summary In today's digital landscape, choosing the right HubSpot consultant is decisive for business transforma…

06.03.2025 · HCL

Why HCL Volt MX Is Revolutionizing App Development in 2025

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About HCL Volt MX What is HCL Volt MX and what is it used for? HCL Volt MX is a low-code/no-cod…

05.03.2025 · CRM

Enterprise E-Commerce Implementation Guide 2025

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About Enterprise E-Commerce Implementation Which factors are decisive when choosing an enterpri…

27.02.2025 · CRM

HCL Commerce & HubSpot: The Ultimate Tech Stack That Builds High-Scaling E-Commerce Empires

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Management Summary The integration of HCL Commerce and HubSpot creates a powerful e-commerce ecosystem that combines robus…

20.02.2025 · CRM

The Potential of Self-Service Portals

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About HCL Self-Service Portals What are HCL self-service portals? HCL self-service portals are …

24.01.2025 · CRM

How HubSpot Drives the Total Experience Transformation

Last updated: June 22, 2026 The essentials up front In today's fiercely contested market, successful companies understand that creating seamless and e…

15.11.2024 · Corporate learning

Why Your Company Needs Adobe Learning Manager for Customer Training

Last updated: 22 June 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About Adobe Learning Manager as an LMS What is Adobe Learning Manager? Adobe Learning Manager (A…

15.11.2024 · CRM

Combating Rising Support Costs with Self-Service Portals

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About Self-Service Portals in Customer Service How do self-service portals change customer serv…

15.11.2024 · AI

Discover AI-Assisted Marketing: The Groundbreaking Reveal of HubSpot Inbound 2024

Last updated: June 22, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About AI Marketing with HubSpot What did HubSpot Inbound 2024 announce for AI marketing? At Hub…

18.09.2024 · Top articles

Introducing Adobe Edge Services

Last updated: 22 June 2026 Frequently Asked Questions About Adobe Edge Delivery Services What are Adobe Edge Delivery Services? Adobe Edge Delivery Se…

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