Collect, archive and manage SAP-generated data and documents in an integrated repository using your ECM platform
Overview
Beyond traditional archiving
IBM Content Collector for SAP Applications provides flexible archiving, content management and governance for SAP data and related content. It extends IBM’s value-based archiving capabilities across SAP applications and archive stores, including IBM enterprise content management (ECM) repositories and IBM Spectrum® Protect.
Features
IBM Content Collector for SAP Applications key features
Content Collector for SAP Applications helps convert, understand, tag and direct various types of incoming documents to the proper systems and people.
Content Collector for SAP Applications implements value-based archiving for SAP content by defensibly deleting information when its value expires.
Valuable ECM-stored documents, such as sales orders and contracts, can be linked to SAP transactions, providing a full record when required.
Content Collector for SAP Applications supports IBM ECM repositories, enabling you to take advantage of built-in hierarchical storage management and use your existing infrastructure.
Content Collector for SAP Applications supports traditional SAP ArchiveLink, SAP Content Server and SAP NetWeaver Information Lifecycle Management protocols to meet a range of needs.
Content Collector for SAP Applications offers rich, content-centric IBM business process management and advanced case management components.
Use cases
Managing and archiving SAP content at scale
Manage SAP content more effectively by archiving data to reduce storage costs and improve system performance. Support compliance, governance, and eDiscovery while enabling scalable deployment and integration with broader content management systems.
Archive SAP content to optimize storage and improve system performance. Reduce data volume in core systems while maintaining access to critical information, helping streamline operations and lower infrastructure costs.
Manage SAP content in line with regulatory and business requirements. Support compliance, retention, and eDiscovery by ensuring data is organized, accessible, and governed consistently across the enterprise.
Deploy content archiving solutions flexibly, including containerized environments, to scale operations efficiently. Adapt to growing data volumes while maintaining performance and operational control.
Connect SAP content with broader enterprise content management systems to improve visibility and control. Enhance retention, access, and lifecycle management across structured and unstructured content.
Resources
Get started with Content Collector
This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes how the IBM Content Collector family of products can help companies to create value-based archiving solutions.
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