- FileNet
- 3 mins
IBM FileNet P8 and Image Services hit the market over ten years ago as the most cutting edge platforms out there for content and image management, and both still offer robust and viable solutions. But with software innovation rapidly changing and needs evolving, technology leaders are looking for ways to maximize their FileNet investment. 
FileNet users face different challenges based on their business vertical and use case of the system…but an integrator like QFlow Systems can help with all of them.
Front end development
There is no out-of-the-box, easy-to-configure front end when it comes to FileNet. Any adjustments require IT resources that you must either have in house or outsource. Because more and more organizations are moving toward cloud-based storage, large IT teams are becoming more of a rarity as those organizations look to get leaner.
This means that without the support of an integrator, you’re on your own to find and vet an IBM partner who can do the development work you need. Finding such an individual or IT firm can be a daunting task, and no one wants to be responsible for making a bad choice in partners.
Enter Q-ActionⓇ by QFlow Systems. We’ve successfully completed hundreds of integrations with FileNet. Q-Action is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that can be implemented quickly using the existing FileNet system as the repository. This modernizes document management functionality fast and avoids business disruption by eliminating the need to do a time-consuming migration. FileNet can stay in place as long as necessary while legacy applications are modernized using an iterative approach.
It costs to scale
We’ve worked with several customers whose FileNet system fit their needs well in the beginning, but as their organizations began to grow, the system proved cost-prohibitive to scale. With Image Services costing just under $2,500 per user per year, adding employees quickly comes with a hefty price tag.
And as your business grows, your storage needs are unlikely to simultaneously shrink. Storage licenses can run as high as $70,000 for 10TB. For a system with 100 users, your software cost with FileNet can run upwards of $350,000.
Q-Action offers a highly cost-effective alternative with equal flexibility and security. You can still demolish content silos, execute efficient workflows, and store your information safely for a fraction of the cost. At a lower price point per user per year and available unlimited storage, Q-Action brings you the same peace-of-mind at a fraction of the price.
Expert advice that’s focused on you
No matter what your situation is with FileNet or other software solutions, an independent integrator like QFlow Systems can offer a neutral perspective on what is the best fit for your business needs.
Q-Action is a proven asset in a diverse range of technology stacks across many different industries. Our software experts are concerned with one thing: reducing stress by helping you operate your business more efficiently.
Are you considering enterprise content management for your organization? Our team is ready to help. Contact us today to get started!
