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IBM FileNet Content Manager

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What is IBM FileNet Content Manager?

IBM FileNet Content Manager is a cloud-native content services solution to manage, share and collaborate on content to save employees’ time and improve customer experiences. This ECM solution includes functionality for document management, business process management, case management, content analytics,…

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Finally with it

7 out of 10
September 26, 2023
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Initially to save time and interact, collaborate with low code tools and especially content search. Integration of external file shares …
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Partner Perspective

10 out of 10
December 01, 2022
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We recommend companies on using FileNet Content Manager and therefore need to setup POC's and demos showing how FileNet can be used and …
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  • Document management (23)
    8.5
    85%
  • Enterprise content collaboration (23)
    8.1
    81%
  • File sync, storage & archiving (21)
    8.0
    80%
  • Security, risk management & information governance (22)
    7.7
    77%

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Product Details

What is IBM FileNet Content Manager?

IBM FileNet Content Manager is a cloud-native content services solution to manage, share and collaborate on content to save employees’ time and improve customer experiences. This ECM solution includes functionality for document management, business process management, case management, content analytics, imaging, records management, and information governance. IBM FileNet Content Manager is a flexible content management solution that provides the foundation for IBM Cloud Pak® for Business Automation. It uses AI to deliver deep insights from unstructured content. It can be used to create innovative business applications on any cloud and manage all enterprise content, from any source.

IBM FileNet Content Manager Features

Enterprise Content Management Features

  • Supported: Content capture & imaging
  • Supported: File sync, storage & archiving
  • Supported: Document management
  • Supported: Records management
  • Supported: Content search & retrieval
  • Supported: Enterprise content collaboration
  • Supported: Content publishing & creation
  • Supported: Security, risk management & information governance
  • Supported: Contract lifecycle management
  • Supported: Automated workflows
  • Supported: Artificial intelligence
  • Supported: Mobile support
  • Supported: Integration

IBM FileNet Content Manager Screenshots

Screenshot of Editing in Microsoft Word - Collaboration in real time using Microsoft Office for the web.Screenshot of External file sharing - Securely share with external users.Screenshot of Annotation and redaction - Features an advanced viewer used to create annotations and apply redactions to content.

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IBM FileNet Content Manager Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, AIX
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android

Frequently Asked Questions

IBM FileNet Content Manager is a cloud-native content services solution to manage, share and collaborate on content to save employees’ time and improve customer experiences. This ECM solution includes functionality for document management, business process management, case management, content analytics, imaging, records management, and information governance. The IBM FileNet Content Manager content management solution provides the foundation for IBM Cloud Pak® for Business Automation. It uses AI to deliver deep insights from unstructured content. It can be used to create innovative business applications on any cloud and manage all enterprise content, from any source.

OpenText Documentum, OnBase, and OpenText Content Suite Platform are common alternatives for IBM FileNet Content Manager.

Reviewers rate Document management highest, with a score of 8.5.

The most common users of IBM FileNet Content Manager are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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November 27, 2023

Great for collab.

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use the IBM FileNet Content Manager in our organization by having much of our content on the convenient cloud-based application. By utilizing the system that is there, we are able to allow many people from different areas, cities, etc, to utilize this program and be on the same page within the company.
  • Efficiency
  • Accessibility
  • Ease of workflow.
  • Their upgrade time takes a long time.
  • There are many areas to improve on when keeping up with competitors.
Using the IBM FileNet Content Manager in our organization, helps with the ease of the workflow since everything is within one place for the entire team. We are able to start the process from buying an initial property down to the day-to-day usage, and every department knows where to find and access the information.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Sharing of secured data with highly secured mode of transfer. Document sending.
  • Secured transfer of data
  • intelligently manage content
  • Faster and safer
  • more types of document support
  • more easier UI
  • hardly anything
suited for secured way of transfer .
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Due to the large amount of unstructured data used in our organization's day-in-day-out operations, we use IBM FileNet Content Manager for effective management and storage. This data includes briefs, documents, software packages, and records. Our use of IBM FileNet Content Manager has made accessing these files seamless and secure. In addition to managing these files on one platform, we also enjoy automated workflow.
  • Workflow automation
  • Single platform for storing and managing data
  • Manage compliance with requirements and security
  • Firstly, their user interface is outdated and can be upgraded to meet the new age
  • Also, reduction in software upgrade time, it is often time-consuming.
  • The reporting functionality requires a new age upgrade too.
Briefly, IBM FileNet Content Manager has been proven helpful from both first-hand experience and reviews, with Bulk/voluminous amount of unstructured data. Also, it is a go-to for organizations heavy on data security and regulatory policies. Similarly, organizations with complex workflows that require automation will find this service helpful.
From another lens, organizations with small data sets, and loose regulations might not essentially need this product due to its heavy-duty service designation, albeit they can still use it.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I used the tool to work with some corporate clients as this was the tool they used to customise the data model based on the business requirement and handle all data format, with the ability to handle a lot of files easily. It makes it easy to work on complex projects.
  • Handle a lot of different file types easily
  • Custom security settings to protect data
  • Handle a lot of document formats
  • Comes with a lot of tools
  • Collaborating features could be improved
  • UI could be improved
  • Some features only work on certain browsers
It is well suited to sort and analyse a lot of data and share it securely with others. The best and most dependable ECM products are FileNet Content Manager and Content Navigator. The content navigator is a simple tool to use, implement, integrate, and customise. Both tools are simple to use and incorporate into existing business procedures. Additionally, we make use of Content Manager on Demand and Content Collector.
September 26, 2023

Great Content Manager Tool.

Ankit Kumar Saxena | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM FileNet Content Manager is used to address various business challenges related to document and content management. It helps organizations efficiently store, organize, and retrieve documents, improving document organization and accessibility. Additionally, it assists in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements through records management features. The product's workflow automation capabilities streamline business processes, reducing manual tasks and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Document Capture and Scanning: FileNet Content Manager efficiently captures and digitizes documents from various sources, including scanners and email attachments. It can automatically classify and index documents, reducing manual data entry and improving accuracy.
  • Document Version Control: The system provides robust version control features, ensuring that users are always working with the latest version of a document. It keeps a complete history of changes, making it easy to track revisions and maintain document integrity.
  • Workflow Automation: FileNet Content Manager allows organizations to design and implement complex workflow processes. It automates tasks, approvals, and document routing, improving efficiency and reducing errors. For example, in a healthcare setting, it can streamline patient record approvals.
  • Compliance and Records Management: It excels in helping organizations adhere to regulatory compliance requirements. It provides features for records retention, audit trails, and access controls, which are essential in industries like finance and healthcare, where data privacy and compliance are critical.
  • Content Search and Retrieval: The system offers advanced search capabilities, including full-text search and metadata-driven search. Users can quickly locate documents and content based on keywords, tags, or other attributes.
  • User Interface Complexity: Some users find the interface complex and not very intuitive. Simplifying the user interface and improving user experience design could make it more accessible, especially for new users.
  • Customization Learning Curve: While the system is highly customizable, the process of configuring custom metadata, document types, and workflows can be challenging for administrators who are not experienced with the platform. Improving the customization process with user-friendly wizards or templates would be beneficial.
Well Suited Scenarios: Regulatory Compliance: IBM FileNet Content Manager is ideal for industries with strict regulatory requirements, such as healthcare and finance. It helps organizations securely manage and retain documents, ensuring compliance with data retention policies. Enterprise Document Management: Large organizations that deal with extensive document volumes benefit from FileNet's document capture, indexing, and search capabilities. It simplifies document management across departments. Less Appropriate Scenarios: Small Businesses: For small businesses with limited document management needs, FileNet may be overly complex and expensive. Simpler, more cost-effective solutions may be a better fit.Simple Document Storage: Organizations primarily seeking basic cloud-based document storage without extensive workflow automation or compliance requirements might find FileNet's capabilities excessive for their needs.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We just started using IBM FileNet Content Manager, and I love it! Being able to share files with my coworkers and not have to email every updated version of the file, that alone is game changing.
  • File sharing
  • Security
  • User friendly
  • We haven't come across any major struggles yet.
If you share a lot of files between team members that have highly sensitive material or require a lot of back-and-forth editing or collaborations, IBM FileNet Content Manager is a solid option. Our team loves it; it saves us time and it makes our lives easier.
September 26, 2023

Finally with it

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Initially to save time and interact, collaborate with low code tools and especially content search. Integration of external file shares was a real challenge as well as payments. I think we are using at the end of the day only a little part. Next step would be the migration of the ecm.
  • MS Word Integration
  • File share
  • Content search
  • Payment integration
  • Migration szenarios
Well the real time integration of Word and the external file share looks good to me. I think there’s room for improvement when it comes to migration and integration of previously used sources. Overall we did expect a little more ‚flexibility‘. Governance is always a hot topic that can be improved, too.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
All our patient records are stored digitally, IBM FileNet has been pivotal in managing the records. The data we generate is massive and IBM efficiently organizes, indexes and retrieves these records. Whenever physicians need to access patient medical history, they can quickly retrieve them from the systems. It also allows us to restrict access to sensitive data to authorized personnel only, thereby ensuring our compliance with HIPAA.
  • Detailed Audit trials for all document interactions.
  • As our organization grows, so does our data volume, IBM FileNet Content Manager seamlessly scales to accommodate this growth.
  • The search capabilities are powerful and we can quickly find information just by typing a name.
  • The version control feature ensures that every change, edit, or contribution is tracked and documented.
  • While it supports document sharing and version control, features like real-time collaborative editing and threads are missing.
  • Mobile access capabilities are limited.
IBM FileNet Content Manager excels in scenarios where robust data management, version control, and security are paramount, like our healthcare organization dealing with extensive data records, compliance requirements and research data. Additionally, its workflow automation capabilities have been incredible for streamlining processes like patient approvals and admissions. However, it may be less appropriate for small businesses or organizations with limited IT recourses due to its complexity.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
One place to store and manage contents securely and systematically. We deal with various type of contents and document types which are stored in FileNet with encryption. We have multiple source of documents coming into the FileNet. FileNet's capability on Search and retrieval of the content is remarkable. We can rely on this product as it gives a secured environment to store any confidential contents with managed security as per the need.
  • Storing the content
  • Securing the content
  • Content retrieval
  • Content life cycle management
  • Integration with external applications
  • Exception details are difficult to understand the root cause
  • Sweep system could be improved, custom policies should be able to schedule independently instead of subscribing it to default policies
  • Background searches are not so easy to use
  • Bulk actions do not show progress
Best platform to manage contents, secured, encrypted and provides most useful content management options.
Christine Canassa | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM FileNet Content Manager is the primary database platform that governs content across the enterprise web applications. It has simple user interface and fast network infrastructure that saves time and cost of uploading files in cloud servers. It helps teams to collaborate efficiently and share files under secure channels. It enables my team to establish content that is free from errors and that meets community guidelines.
  • Fast file transfer services.
  • Secure collaboration network.
  • Convenient data storage space.
  • All the set features have met the set organization policies.
  • The vendor team can work on upgrading the set tools on time.
Data management and file transfer was great nightmare in the organization before we deployed this platform. IBM File Net Content Manager has been the gamechanger in data governance and efficient content management. It provides data analytics from various data analysis systems that helps us in planning and making reliable decisions.
Gregory Jones | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM FileNet Content Manager has helped us to efficiently manage and organize large volumes of content as our organization generates massive amount of content. It also offers features like auditing and reporting to ensure our organization complies with the regulations. IBM FileNet Content Manager, is used in storing, managing documents and organizing in our organization. This makes it easier for users to search, access and share documents.
  • IBM FileNet Content Manager is good in financial industry as it can be used in managing loan application, account document and other financial records.
  • IBM FileNet Content Manager can do well in manufacturing industries as it is capable of managing product documentation, engineering drawing and other critical documents. This helps in improving operational efficiency.
  • It can also be used in healthcare industry. This is because it offers features like secure access control and versioning which help in complying with regulations, therefore, improving patient care and outcomes.
  • IBM FileNet Content Manager's interface is complex and difficult to navigate for some users. IBM should consider improving the user interface to make it more easier and intuitive.
  • IBM FileNet Content Manager may be difficult to integrate with other applications and systems. IBM should consider improving its integration capabilities to ease connectivity with other systems.
  • The wide range of customization make it challenging for users to configure the software to find find their specific needs. IBM should simplify the customization process to make it easier for users.
IBM FileNet Content Manager is well-suited in large organizations with high volumes of documents and information that need to be managed. This help to streamline their content and manage processes and improve operational efficiency. t is also suitable in document-intensive process like loan approvals, claim processing and contract management. This help in reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. IBM FileNet Content Manager can be less-suited in small businesses that has low volume of document and information to manage as it may be costly.
Moshe Elbaz | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
we are using IBM Filenet content navigator to search and receive update all document at customer site which are from all the Israeli industry from bank to insurance companies
all our customer's are asking the same request that the preview size of the windows will be largare and the page will be split to 2 part
one side is the document properties and the other half will be the document preview.
at the moment thumbnail and other view of the document via the navigator page are not satisfying .
Thanks
Moshe Elbaz
  • email colaboration
  • robust system
  • viewer issue
  • edit edition via securtiy
  • office integarion to all kind of document not just offfice
  • windows explorer like file and folder explorering with out of the need of ibm content navigator
less for email and office collaboration
well suited for traditional archiving
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM FileNet Content Manager is a simple yet a very powerful tool which enables us to manage files across the business unit. It eliminated the hazel to search for the right file among 100 files which are not named in a structured way. It is very secure and helps us to maintain compliance.
  • Multiple people can edit on one go
  • Easy to manage compliance
  • Search files across business unit
  • Adding a dashboard with activity tracker for admins
  • Better looking UI
  • Enhanced user experience
IBM FileNet Content Manager is used within our professional services team to securely present customer reports on client calls. IBM FileNet Content Manager is a safe file repository which many awesome features to manage different files without having to search, edit and keep creating new files. It is compliant with most of the country rules and regulations to protect us.
December 01, 2022

Partner Perspective

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We recommend companies on using FileNet Content Manager and therefore need to setup POC's and demos showing how FileNet can be used and integrated within the enterprise. We are required to show on prem and cloud based deployments.
  • search on multiple types of content
  • Integrate with other LOB systems
  • Maintain a structure for enterprise content management
  • Security - user and content
  • collaboration
  • User Interface
It is well suited for companies that have a planned enterprise content strategy

It is not well suited for companies that need an "ad-hoc" solution for the storage of content
Jordan Seaman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The file content manager gives us space to save clients' data and update our records regularly. The content management space enables my team to create advertisement content with the basic service descriptions and post it on our social media accounts. It proofreads documents before publishing or sharing them with my colleagues to enhance effective communication. The platform has provided a secure file transfer environment that cannot be attacked by unauthorized personnel.
  • Saving patients data.
  • Automation of record updating.
  • Secure file transfer infrastructure.
  • Data management and document transfer services have been running effectively.
  • I have not experienced any performance drawbacks.
  • The features are stable and their functionalities are excellent.
I highly recommend this platform to my colleagues and business enterprises that struggle to manage files and publish content. IBM FileNet Content Manager has boosted the advertising programs in our organization by customizing created content to attract more customers. It has reduced manual operations by introducing digital data management services that enhance faster service delivery to our patients. The automated backup system backs up critical data that cannot be replaced easily.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Capture Images and Documents related to insurance claims, provider credentialing, and member correspondence. Display content in customer service applications.
  • Link content to claims
  • Display content and links to related content
  • Mail room capture of inbound content
  • Keep viewers up to date with evolving technology
  • Support evolving security standards
Very good as part of a structured data application (ie predictable forms, letters, medical images. Not sure how relevant Filenet would be for open ended (completely unstructured) data.
Alice Bailey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The product manages content from any source and coverts any unstructured data into useful insights. It provides secure environment for file sharing and collaboration with my colleagues. Integration other financial application was successful and very productive. It automates business processes that are given first priority to accelerate operations and improve service delivery to our customers. It monitors creation of any content and autocorrects any mistake to ensure the published content is excellent.
  • Content management.
  • Secure file transfer and reliable infrastructure for data sharing.
  • Improvement of customer experience.
  • Effective content publishing.
  • The features are modern and operates effectively.
  • We are satisfied by performance of all the tools.
I am satisfied by operation of this software in managing content and ensuring that every published article meets set regulations. Sharing financial records with my colleagues and is secure and very fast. The Application Interface has dropdown menu for faster searching for any content saving time. Creation of reports and representation of data in graphical charts has been simple and more accurate with the help of content-centric applications.
September 22, 2022

In-person Filenet review

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM FileNet Content Manager is used to save and manage documents from individual processes each with its own flow while being accessed through different modules: frontend for uploading and viewing and backend for processing. The possibility to save documents with specific metadata added to the search engine is a great feature. Fetching multiple documents that share a property value with ease and getting all the documents of one type, with the same process id, etc... is great as well. IBM FileNet Content Manager GUI is intuitive, with a well organized subset of folders and the ability to customize where you store what. IBM FileNet Content Manager also allows us to edit and delete individual document while keeping multiple versions/stages of the same document but also to perform bulk actions.
  • Save multiple versions of the same document.
  • Query documents using the search engine.
  • Organized document storage.
  • Document processing/conversion would be a nice feature.
IBM FileNet Content Manager is well suited for scalable projects where we need to save a lot of documents with multiple accesses at the same time. It is fast and reliable. Possibly, it is less appropriate for smaller enterprises, where they would not use the full potential of this solution, namely multi-access and fast response.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We used IBM FileNet Content Manager to manage the departmental documentations and streamline the workflow related contents. Develope the complete taxonomy in it. We used it also to create document templates, document types, approval and reviewer workflow and automate the contract management ralated processes.
  • Manage Document
  • Search Documents Including Full Text Search
  • Stored searches
  • Develop content oriented workflows
  • Develop templates
  • Integration of Lotus Forms and eForms
  • Administration Console GUI need to be improved
  • Class Level default permissions need to improved.
  • Workplace XT needs to be improved.
It is well suited to develop the approval and reviewers workflows and also its easy to develop the multiple classification structure for different types of document.

IBM eForms is well integrated with FileNet Contant Manager.
October 03, 2019

Content Manager Review

Ben Williams | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is being used as an electronic filing system for legacy documents. It is used in support of claims departments (invoices and claims forms) and allows for immediate access to legacy content.
  • Security.
  • Classification.
  • Organization.
  • Good encryption.
  • Difficult upgrade path.
  • Unfriendly UI.
  • Like much of IBM estate, different parts don't work together great.
FileNet Content Manager is well suited for content management of documents. We use it for documents that are required to be stored but less likely to be regularly accessed and generally don't make any changes to it. I feel that if we had to tamper under the hood more that it would be a less useful tool.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
IBM FileNet manager is a great platform for managing content. It helps my customers to organize all of their content, especially sensitive content like business contracts in one place. It also make it easy for them to digitize, summarize and organize all the content. It is a very important factor of the digital transformation journey.
  • Organize content
  • Digitize Content
  • Makes it easy to find the content
  • User Interface could be better
  • Pricing could be better
  • Product training and documentation
IBM FileNet is best used for Contract Management, designing and automating workflows. We have developed a solution for banks on top of FileNet for trade finance business for banks. This helps banks to automate trade finance process which is a very important process for the bank.
November 18, 2018

ECM review

Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is being used, primarily, as an electronic file cabinet for legacy documents. It is used in support of administrative departments (HR & procurement) and allows for immediate access to legacy content.
  • Encryption at rest
  • Taxonomy
  • Security
  • Difficult to upgrade
  • Sometimes hard to get modules to work together
  • Content Navigator is better than the old Workplace, but it is also looking dated.
It is well suited when there is a dedicated set of developers to support it. While configuration can be straightforward, it does require specialized knowledge. Extending the tool absolutely requires developers. Configuring case manager is more complicated than one would expect. Making the user experience smooth & seamless (think SalesForce) is challenging.

Excellent security.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have used this software for past 10 years and implemented this solution to multiple clients who have stored documents from multiple business units like Health, HR, Accounts payable, Banking etc. FileNet content manager provides robust out of the box tools for end users (IBM Content Navigator) and for admins(ACCE) to store and classify documents. It has a very robust security model which secures documents being accessing from the external world.
  • It has ability to access documents via a web interface without a client being installed on a device.
  • It provides robust solution for Document classification , securing documents, versioning of documents.
  • It supports storage of various document mime types which includes: MS office, images, videos etc.
  • Cloud deployment is still a work in progress.
  • IBM eForms are not compatible with IBM Content Navigator
  • FileNet Content Engine administration console (acce) is not user friendly and needs improvement.
As said earlier, we have developed applications for IBM FileNet Content manager for past 11 years and I believe FileNet is well suited for almost all industries like health, banking, HR, contracts, accounts paybale etc. where there is lot scope of document storage and business process involved. Definitely requires lot more progression in cloud deployment.
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