S/4HANA
SAP conversions are under way
S/4HANA programs are the natural moment to fix document handling, archiving and attachments in SAP.
TechTiera:: OpenText Partner · Extended ECM Practice
OpenText Extended ECM Consulting, content inside SAP, Salesforce and Microsoft 365
TechTiera implements OpenText Extended ECM (xECM) so documents live in business workspaces linked to SAP, SuccessFactors, Salesforce and Microsoft 365. Users find the right content inside the applications they already use, under one set of records rules.
Explore enterprise content capabilities & delivery details
~30 yrsWith OpenText and Documentum platforms
30+Certified content specialists
10OpenText product practices
12Services from license to support
Business Workspace · SAP PM
- SAP object
- Equipment 10004711
- Workspace
- Furnace Line 3
- Template
- Plant Asset v2
- Linked docs
- 214 · 18 drawings
- RM Class
- ENG-AST · life of asset +10y
BO: EQUI → xECM workspace sync: on create · on change
Every engagement starts from your real configuration, data and processes.
In short
What does TechTiera do for OpenText Extended ECM (xECM)?
TechTiera delivers OpenText Extended ECM services as an OpenText partner: license and subscription advice, xECM for SAP S/4HANA and ECC, xECM for SuccessFactors, Salesforce and Microsoft 365/Teams, business workspace design, Archive Center and SAP archiving, upgrades, RISE with SAP and cloud moves, integrations, health checks, and application support and managed services.
- SAP program teams on S/4HANA conversions or RISE with SAP who need content to come along.
- Operations and plant leaders who want asset, project and maintenance documents in the SAP context.
- HR teams running SuccessFactors who need compliant employee files.
- Sales and service teams who want customer documents inside Salesforce without duplicate copies.
Why act now
Why Extended ECM owners are planning changes now
RISE with SAP
Clean core is the rule
Moving custom document logic into xECM keeps the SAP core clean and upgrades simple.
Microsoft 365
Teams is where work happens
xECM for Microsoft 365 lets users work in Teams while records stay governed.
Storage cost
SAP database growth
Archiving with Archive Center reduces SAP database size and speeds up the system.
Extended ECM services
OpenText Extended ECM (xECM) services from license to managed support
Start with one focused engagement or run the full lifecycle with a single accountable team of certified OpenText consultants.
License and design
License and subscription advisory
Map xECM editions and connectors to your SAP and Microsoft landscape and avoid paying for unused options.
License resale
Buy Extended ECM licenses and subscriptions through TechTiera.
Business workspace design
Workspace types, templates, roles and metadata mapped to SAP business objects.
Implement and integrate
xECM for SAP
S/4HANA and ECC integration, attachments, archiving and Fiori access.
xECM for SuccessFactors
Employee files, document generation and retention for HR.
xECM for Salesforce and Microsoft 365
Workspaces surfaced in Salesforce, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint.
Upgrade and move
Upgrades
xECM and Content Server moved to current releases alongside SAP upgrades.
RISE with SAP and cloud
xECM moved to OpenText Cloud or hyperscalers to match your SAP cloud model.
Migration
Legacy SAP attachments, file shares and other ECM content moved into workspaces with DocOrbit.
Support and operate
Health checks
Workspace rules, connectors, archiving jobs and performance reviewed.
Application support
L1-L3 support across xECM, Content Server and SAP integration.
Managed services
Monitoring, release management and enhancements under service levels.
Coverage
Extended ECM components we implement, upgrade and support
| Component | What we do | Typical outcome |
|---|---|---|
| xECM for SAP S/4HANA / ECC | Workspaces, attachments, Fiori, archiving | Documents in SAP context |
| xECM for SuccessFactors | Employee files and document generation | Compliant HR records |
| xECM for Salesforce | Account and opportunity workspaces | One copy of customer documents |
| xECM for Microsoft 365 | Teams, Outlook and SharePoint integration | Governed collaboration |
| xECM for Engineering | Asset and project documentation | Controlled engineering records |
| Archive Center / SAP ILM | Data and document archiving | Smaller SAP database |
| Business Workspaces | Templates, roles, metadata | Consistent structure everywhere |
Works with
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP ECC
- RISE with SAP
- SuccessFactors
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
- SAP Fiori
How we deliver
A delivery approach built for production systems
Each phase ends with a deliverable you can review before the next one starts.
Assess
Architecture, versions, customizations, integrations, licenses and operations.
Assessment reportPlan
Scope, sequence, dependencies, acceptance criteria and cost.
Roadmap and estimateBuild
Configure, develop, integrate, upgrade or migrate in controlled releases.
Tested releaseValidate
Testing, rehearsed cutover and validation evidence where regulation requires it.
Sign-off and cutoverRun
Hypercare, then support or managed services with agreed service levels.
Service reports
Ways to start
Fixed-scope Extended ECM engagements
Each starting point has a defined scope and deliverable, so you know what you will get before work begins.
Extended ECM Health Check
For teams with performance issues, audit findings or an unknown platform state.
- Configuration, security and operations review
- Performance and integration diagnostics
- Prioritized fix list with effort estimates
Extended ECM License Review
For organizations approaching an OpenText renewal or audit.
- Entitlement and usage reconciliation
- Savings and risk summary
- Recommended license or subscription model
Extended ECM Roadmap Assessment
For teams planning an upgrade, cloud move or new rollout.
- Current-state inventory and gaps
- Target architecture and options
- Phased plan with costs and timeline
Client work
Extended ECM case study
Glass manufacturing · Global
Extended ECM for SAP implementation for one of the world's largest glass manufacturers
Implemented OpenText Extended ECM for SAP across manufacturing sites, with business workspaces for plant assets, projects and procurement, and connected engineering and quality documents to SAP processes.
See more OpenText case studies →- Plant, engineering and procurement documents available inside SAP
- Consistent workspace templates and records rules across sites
- Foundation for archiving and future cloud moves
Questions, answered
OpenText Extended ECM (xECM) consulting FAQs
What is OpenText Extended ECM?
OpenText Extended ECM (xECM) connects OpenText content management to business applications such as SAP, SuccessFactors, Salesforce and Microsoft 365. Documents are stored in business workspaces linked to records like customers, assets or employees.
What is Extended ECM for SAP?
Extended ECM for SAP Solutions integrates OpenText content management with SAP S/4HANA and ECC. Users see and manage documents from SAP screens and Fiori apps, while records rules and archiving apply automatically.
Does xECM work with RISE with SAP?
Yes. xECM can run in OpenText Cloud or on a hyperscaler alongside RISE with SAP, keeping document logic outside the SAP core.
Can xECM integrate with Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Extended ECM for Microsoft 365 surfaces business workspaces in Teams, Outlook and SharePoint so people collaborate in familiar tools while content stays governed.
How long does an xECM for SAP implementation take?
A focused rollout for one or two business areas typically takes a few months. Enterprise rollouts across plants and processes are phased. Our assessment defines scope and timeline.
Can you migrate existing SAP attachments into xECM?
Yes. We move SAP attachments, file shares and other ECM content into business workspaces with DocOrbit, keeping metadata and links.
Do you provide xECM support after go-live?
Yes. We provide L1-L3 support and managed services across xECM, Content Server, connectors and archiving.
How do we get started with Extended ECM consulting?
Most clients start with a Extended ECM health check, a license review or a roadmap assessment. Each has a fixed scope and a clear deliverable, and a TechTiera consultant can discuss options on a short call.
Which industries does TechTiera support for Extended ECM?
Life sciences and pharmaceuticals, biotech, energy and utilities, construction, government, manufacturing, chemicals, glass and materials, banking, insurance, telecom and media.
