IBM FileNet Content Manager Reviews & Product Details

IBM® FileNet® Content Manager, recognized by Gartner as a "Leader" in the Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms for 2018, is an industry leading Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution. FileNet Content Manager provides organizations with flexible container based deployment options, enhanced security capabilities such as role based redaction, together with automation and collaboration capabilities required to improve the customer experience and employee productivity. IBM FileNet Content Manager provides clients with simple, affordable, enterprise-scale content collaboration, document management and processing capabilities to meet today's mobile, social, cloud and digital transformation demands. Enterprises have the flexibility to deploy IBM's FileNet Content Manager solution on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid configuration enabling organizations to locate content where it best suits their needs. With secure unified access to a variety of content sources, including audio and video, from anywhere, on any device, clients benefit from increased user productivity and efficiency. An intuitive user experience enables you to quickly find, add, edit, tag, annotate and collaborate on content from desktop, web and mobile devices. With External Share you can securely share, track and collaborate on content across and beyond your enterprise - with customers, suppliers and partners. IBM FileNet Content Manager seamlessly integrates content with line of business applications to drive decision making and help unlock business insights required to respond to changing customer demands, market shifts and competitive threats, and to drive increased sales, revenue and market share. Content management services and solutions from IBM support your digital transformation and help you build an automated enterprise that is agile, efficient and competitive.

Seller

IBM

Discussions

IBM FileNet Content Manager Community

Languages Supported

English

Solution Type

All-in-One

Overview by

Emily Hagopian

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

7 months

Return on Investment

24 months

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User Insights

Average based on 139 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

7 months

Perceived Cost

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IBM FileNet Content Manager Reviews FAQs

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What is IBM FileNet Content Manager, and what problem is it built to solve?

IBM FileNet Content Manager is an enterprise content management system used to bring documents and other business content into a central repository. It helps organizations organize, find, retain, and manage that content, including through document-centered workflows.

What languages does IBM FileNet Content Manager support?

IBM FileNet Content Manager supports 1 language: English.

What company sizes and industries is IBM FileNet Content Manager the best fit for?

IBM FileNet Content Manager is most often associated with larger organizations and with sectors that manage substantial volumes of regulated or operational records. The strongest fit signals are in these segments:

Company size: Enterprise organizations, with mid-market organizations also represented.
Industries: Banking and insurance.
Other represented industries: Government administration.

How long does it take to implement IBM FileNet Content Manager across a team?

Implementation timelines vary, but 6–12 months is the most common reported range. Other reported timelines include 3–6 months, 1–3 months, and under a month.

Time to go live	Relative frequency
6–12 months	Most common
3–6 months	Also reported frequently
1–3 months	Reported
Under a month	Reported
More than 12 months	Reported

What customer support options does IBM FileNet Content Manager provide, and how do users find the overall support experience?

Support experiences range from knowledgeable, responsive help to frustration with slow ticket resolution and a support process that can be difficult to navigate. When issues are routed to the right specialists, users describe getting useful assistance, but resolving problems can take longer than they would like.

What features or capabilities could make IBM FileNet Content Manager even more useful?

IBM FileNet Content Manager could be easier to use and administer, particularly for teams configuring the system or building solutions. Improvements users would value include:

A more modern, intuitive interface that makes common tasks and document access simpler.
Simpler configuration and administration, with less dependence on specialized expertise or custom development.
Smoother upgrades and more streamlined deployment, including continued progress toward cloud-based operation.

Is IBM FileNet Content Manager considered safe and secure for handling data?

IBM FileNet Content Manager is used to protect business content through controlled access and records-management practices, and users describe it as dependable for sensitive or regulated material. Granular permissions, audit trails, and retention controls support that use, although configuring security policies and authorization requirements can take careful planning.

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assistant manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/12/2019

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"user"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

the use of the gui interface and the setup of users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

the setup process and installingf the software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/21/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"IBM Enterprise content management"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

Easily transforms emails, physical papers, etc into data that is stored within a database and can easily be searched and found. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

Knowing which part of ECM is needed and what is not is sometimes very difficult as it comprises of several components. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Radhika K.

Architect

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/14/2019

"FileNet has helped us a lot"

3.5/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

I like that FileNet makes Content management easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

It seems to be lagging behind in Cloud nativeness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Insurance

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/13/2019

"IBM CM"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

The ease of integration points and robust performance of native products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

Changing of basic web interfacing products, no easy "no-code" options to configure ICN OOB. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering IBM FileNet Content Manager:

Get ahead of the business, Architecture and Leadership to sponsor before you jump in, need everyone to buy in! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is IBM FileNet Content Manager solving and how is that benefiting you?

Enterprise storage, manage, sharing of content across the country within and outside the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Insurance

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/12/2019

"FileNet P8 Content"

3.5/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

What I like the most is that Filenet P8 Content Manager Handles various document formats, provides a robust infrastructure, and has a nice cloud migration strategy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

Current version of FileNet P8 Content manager does not easily support our document authorization requirements and does not easily integrate with security mechanisms other than ldap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/14/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Robust Enterprise Content Management Product"

4.5/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

IBM enterprise content management product is a robust product available in the industry. We have experience with OpenText and Documentum also, but ECM stands out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

Frankly, nothing much that I dislike. Maybe the price could be better. :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Financial Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/13/2019

"FileNet Content Manager"

4.5/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

FileNet Content Manager is an enterprise level content management solution and it is rock solid when it comes to stability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

I wish an optional thick client is provided for the Administrative console on the latest version as it was provided before on the earlier versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Insurance

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/14/2019

"User Friendly"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

The Product is very user friendly, logs and keep track of all action items. It is a very reliable product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

The navigator doesnt have lock down feature for multi repository searchs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Insurance

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/13/2019

"FileNet Content Manager is a great product"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

Has gone into the cloud model without losing functionality (at least it seems so). Good interoperability with other apps and custom apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM FileNet Content Manager?

Could be easier to debug, difficult without turning on tracing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.