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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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Great content and data management tool
Great Content Manager Tool.
Solid choice for collaboration projects
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IBM FileNet's Impact and Potential.
Content services for all the needs
The best product for data and content governance
IBM FileNet Content Manager- Offers advanced document management, workflow automation and record management capabilities.
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Access documents faster and publish effective content from unified solution.
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Popular Features
- Document management (23)8.585%
- File sync, storage & archiving (21)8.181%
- Enterprise content collaboration (23)8.181%
- Security, risk management & information governance (22)7.777%
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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…
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Enterprise Content Management
Features related to managing business content and transactional content for enterprises.
- 7.3Content capture & imaging(19) Ratings
The system supports the digitization of content.
- 8.1File sync, storage & archiving(21) Ratings
Storage system for long-term preservation & retention of content in an organized fashion; foundational to the ECM.
- 8.5Document management(23) Ratings
Beyond capture, the ECM supports sharing, distributing, printing, faxing, etc.
- 7Records management(21) Ratings
Secure, policy-controlled and compliant storage, retrieval and production of records, transactional or otherwise.
- 8.3Content search & retrieval(21) Ratings
Helps users find the content they are looking for. Various methods for assistance include filters, tags, metadata, and the like.
- 8.1Enterprise content collaboration(23) Ratings
ECM support file and content sharing within the enterprise, or integrate with preferred collaboration software or modules. May also be referred to as social intranet.
- 7.7Content publishing & creation(20) Ratings
Supports the publishing of content to web pages or other avenues leading out of the enterprise.
- 7.7Security, risk management & information governance(22) Ratings
Security controls with rules, policies, and permissions defining and delimiting access to content and records. This is a core feature, and a necessity for enterprises.
- 7.7Contract lifecycle management(18) Ratings
ECM tools optimize business transactional processes where they can improve or automate the contract lifecycle (e.g. Invoice Management, Proposals, etc.). This component is similar to the features provided by advanced contract management software.
- 6.3Automated workflows(19) Ratings
Automated workflows include contract management, invoice processing, etc.
- 6.9Artificial intelligence(16) Ratings
Artificial intelligence and natural language processing help automate document classification
- 6.6Mobile support(15) Ratings
Repository access from mobile devices
- 8Integration(21) Ratings
Integration with 3rd-party systems like ERP, SCM, or CRM
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What is IBM FileNet Content Manager?
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
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IBM FileNet Content Manager Technical Details
Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, AIX |
Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android |
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(1-23 of 23)Great for collab.
- Efficiency
- Accessibility
- Ease of workflow.
- Their upgrade time takes a long time.
- There are many areas to improve on when keeping up with competitors.
Review IBM content manager
- Secured transfer of data
- intelligently manage content
- Faster and safer
- more types of document support
- more easier UI
- hardly anything
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- 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.
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.
Great content and data management tool
- 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
Great Content Manager Tool.
- 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.
Solid choice for collaboration projects
- File sharing
- Security
- User friendly
- We haven't come across any major struggles yet.
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- MS Word Integration
- File share
- Content search
- Payment integration
- Migration szenarios
IBM FileNet's Impact and Potential.
- 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.
Content services for all the needs
- 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
The best product for data and content governance
- 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.
IBM FileNet Content Manager- Offers advanced document management, workflow automation and record management capabilities.
- 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.
IT review of Content Engine
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 .
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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
well suited for traditional archiving
IBM FileNet Content Manager Review
- 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
Partner Perspective
- 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 not well suited for companies that need an "ad-hoc" solution for the storage of content
- 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.
Simple integration with filenet content manager
- 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
Large file saving with smart content publishing tools
- 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.
In-person Filenet review
- Save multiple versions of the same document.
- Query documents using the search engine.
- Organized document storage.
- Document processing/conversion would be a nice feature.
Best Contant Management Solution for enterprise customers
- 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.
IBM eForms is well integrated with FileNet Contant Manager.
Content Manager Review
- Security.
- Classification.
- Organization.
- Good encryption.
- Difficult upgrade path.
- Unfriendly UI.
- Like much of IBM estate, different parts don't work together great.
Great Product, Great Support from IBM
- Organize content
- Digitize Content
- Makes it easy to find the content
- User Interface could be better
- Pricing could be better
- Product training and documentation
ECM review
- 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.
IBM FileNet Content Manager
- 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.