--- title: Resources description: FASTMAN RESOURCE ITEMS --- # Fastman Resource Items [Case Studies](https://www.fastman.com/resources#case-studies) / [Checklists](https://www.fastman.com/resources#checklists) / [Data Sheets](https://www.fastman.com/resources#data-sheets) / [FAQ](https://www.fastman.com/resources#faq) / [Presentations](https://www.fastman.com/resources#presentations) / [Webinars on Demand](https://www.fastman.com/resources#webinars) / [White Papers](https://www.fastman.com/resources#white-papers) #### Case Studies [![Alliander Case Study](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case-Study_Alliander-705x483.jpeg?width=600&name=Case-Study_Alliander-705x483.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/alliander-case-study) When challenged with the need to quickly update their permissions structure and a need to make bulk changes to Content Suite categories and attributes, Alliander needed a partner not just a supplier. They turned to Fastman to help them tune their approach and implement bulk changes across their system. [![Black Sea Trade & Development Bank Case Study](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case-Study_Black-Sea-Trade-Development-Bank-1-705x478.jpeg?width=600&name=Case-Study_Black-Sea-Trade-Development-Bank-1-705x478.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/black-sea-trade-development-bank-case-study) With an ever-changing organization, ensuring that the right users had access to the right information within their Content Server environment was a daily challenge for the IT team at the Black Sea Trade & Development Bank. That was until they discovered Fastman’s Permission Manager. [![GCdocs and the Government of Canada Case Study](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case-Study-GCdocs-1-705x477.jpeg?width=600&name=Case-Study-GCdocs-1-705x477.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/gcdocs-and-the-government-of-canada) To ensure the protection of sensitive content, the Canadian Government needed a solution to ensure the security and integrity of their information resources. For the most robust solution for their OpenText Content Suite implementation, they turned to Fastman and Fastman Permissions Manager. [![Industry Use Case: Energy and Utilities](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fastman-Industry-Use-Case-Energy-and-Utilities-v1.0-1.png?width=600&name=Fastman-Industry-Use-Case-Energy-and-Utilities-v1.0-1.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/industry-use-case-energy-and-utilities) Energy and utility companies are being put under pressure internally and externally. Their customers demand ever more from their providers, while stricter internal policies and regulations demand better efficiency, greener operations, and increased productivity.  [![Industry Use Case: Oil and Gas](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Oil-and-Gas-Case-Study-705x483.png?width=600&name=Oil-and-Gas-Case-Study-705x483.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/industry-use-case-oil-and-gas) As the world moves towards a digital approach, organisations in the oil and gas industry face new, digital challenges—that have real consequences. Failing to address data security efficiently may lead to dangerous circumstances for the entire operation. [![Industry Use Case: Supply Chain Logistics](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Supply-Chain-Logistics-Case-Study-705x483.jpg?width=600&name=Supply-Chain-Logistics-Case-Study-705x483.jpg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/industry-use-case-supply-chain-logistics) To thrive in today’s digital environment, companies in all industries must have a solid foundation in data management to keep up with their competitors.  [![Palmerston North Case Study](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case-Study_Palmerston-North-705x478.jpeg?width=600&name=Case-Study_Palmerston-North-705x478.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/palmerston-north-case-study) Faced with the challenge of merging large volumes of documents and metadata in a consistent and accurate manner with tight resource constraints, Palmerston North City Council in New Zealand turned to Fastman to develop their perfect solution, and more… [![SCK•CEN Case Study](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case-Study_SCK-CEN-705x477.jpeg?width=600&name=Case-Study_SCK-CEN-705x477.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/sck-cen-case-study) SCK•CEN, better known as the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, is one of the largest research institutions in Belgium. For over 60 years their 700 employees have worked on the development of peaceful industrial and medical applications of ionizing radiation. Their developments have resulted in a long list of innovative applications for the medical world, industry and the energy sector. [![WEL Networks Case Study](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case-Study_WEL-Networks-705x477.jpeg?width=600&name=Case-Study_WEL-Networks-705x477.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/wel-networks-case-study) With the volume of content ever increasing and permissions structure across theirContent Server environment constantly changing, WEL Networks needed to maintaina high level of document control. They turned to Fastman to address the challenge and reduce their potential risk. #### Checklists [![5 steps to ensure the security and accuracy of your content over its entire life](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Five%20recommendations%20to%20ensure%20data%20integrity%20(1).jpeg?width=600&name=Five%20recommendations%20to%20ensure%20data%20integrity%20(1).jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/ensure-the-security-of-your-content) Failing to manage your information strategically will end in information corruption, loss, or leakage By downloading this checklist, you will learn... [![Permissions Manager Featured Comparison Checklist](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Checklist_Fastman-Permissions-Manager-Feature-Comparison-505x705%20copy.jpg?width=600&name=Checklist_Fastman-Permissions-Manager-Feature-Comparison-505x705%20copy.jpg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/permissions-manager-featured-comparison-checklist) Compare between: - Standard Content Suite Permissions - OpenText Permissions Explorer - Fastman Permissions Manager #### Data Sheets [![Access Manager Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Access%20Manager%20PRO.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Access%20Manager%20PRO.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/access-manager-data-sheet) Gain complete control over your OpenText/SAP Extended ECM platform with Fastman Access Manager. In just a few hours, you can easily manage current users’ access to functions, ensuring data security and preventing costly policy overruns. [![Bridge Connector Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Bridge%20Connector.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Bridge%20Connector.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/bridge-connector) Simplify data migration or content movement within your Content Suite. With this tool, you can move content from one or more locations to another, while ensuring that meta-data and permissions are either retained or updated. This eliminates the need for manual processes, reducing errors and saving you time and effort. [![Bulk Data Manager Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Bulk%20Data%20Manager.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Bulk%20Data%20Manager.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/bulk-data-manager-data-sheet) Fastman Bulk Data Manager simplifies the process of importing and managing metadata, eliminating the need for complex scripts or hacks. This tool allows teams to manage their metadata quickly and reliably with minimal training, without having to rely on costly IT or third-party support. [![Consulting Services Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/consulting-services-data-sheet-705x477.jpg?width=600&name=consulting-services-data-sheet-705x477.jpg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/consulting-services-data-sheet) Would you play your instrument out of pitch within an orchestra? Would you listen to a crackly radio station distorted by static noise? Or would take your family car onto a racing circuit and expect to finish in a podium position? The answer is, no… Yet, time and again organizations take industry leading off-the-shelf enterprise software, such as OpenText Content Server, and expect it to support their existing business processes with little or no tuning – for year after year. [![Digital Signatures Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/xECM%20for%20Docusign%20Thumb%20Large.jpeg?width=600&name=xECM%20for%20Docusign%20Thumb%20Large.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/digital-signatures-data-sheet) Around the world, organisations are investing in systems to enhance operations, streamline processes and cut costs. The move to digital signatures is a part of this change. Whether approving a purchase, accepting an agreement, or signing-off deliverables, digital signatures form part of the modern everyday workplace. To avoid the need for paper within the approval and signing processes many organisations have turned to DocuSign. [![Extract Tool Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Extract%20Tool.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Extract%20Tool.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/extract-tool) Extracting content and data can be a laborious and error-prone task, which can put your organization at risk of incurring high costs. Fastman Extract Tool enables you to transfer a wide range of content, meta-data, and taxonomy information between your Content Suite and Extended ECM Platforms quickly with just a few clicks. [![Managed Agreements Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Managed%20Agreements.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Managed%20Agreements.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/managed-agreements-data-sheet) In the fast-paced world of business, it’s crucial for organizations to remain competitive by enhancing their operations, simplifying processes, and cutting down on expenses, all while maintaining the highest level of security. One way to achieve this is by incorporating DocuSign digital signatures into your Extended ECM. This integration can simplify the approval of purchases, acceptance of agreements, and signing off of deliverables. As a result, processes and workflows can be significantly accelerated, and operational costs reduced. [![Managed Services Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Managed%20Services.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Managed%20Services.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/managed-services-data-sheet) Organizations often assume that industry-leading off-the-shelf enterprise software, like OpenText Content Server, will just seamlessly integrate into their existing business processes without much optimization or tuning. However, just like musical instruments, radios, or cars, tuning and servicing is essential to optimize performance, your Content Server environment is no exception. [![Management Suite Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Management%20Suite.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Management%20Suite.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/management-suite-data-sheet) Our comprehensive, cloud-enabled and off-cloud solution designed to streamline your business’ data permissions, ensure information security, enforce access controls, manage bulk data, facilitate smooth data transfers, and handle extraction processes efficiently. [![OpenText Content Suite Health Checks Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/data-sheet-content-suite-health-checks-705x477.jpg?width=600&name=data-sheet-content-suite-health-checks-705x477.jpg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/opentext-content-suite-health-checks-data-sheet) As more and more business content move into the digital realm files are often stored in varied locations such as local hard drives, network file shares or other legacy systems. Managing this information in a controlled fashion is critical to efficient business operations and essential for controlling business risk. [![Permissions Manager Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Permissions%20Manager.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Permissions%20Manager.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/permissions-manager-data-sheet) In today’s interconnected world, security breaches are an unfortunate reality. Given the vast amount of critical data housed in OpenText Content Suite and Extended ECM repositories, it’s imperative to minimize potential exposure. Whether these threats stem from external or internal sources, addressing any vulnerabilities swiftly and decisively is paramount. [![Permissions Manager for Outlook Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Permissions%20Manager%20for%20Outlook.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Permissions%20Manager%20for%20Outlook.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/permissions-manager-for-outlook-data-sheet) Fastman Permissions Manager for Outlook ensures confident email sharing by seamlessly verifying access to OpenText Content Suite document links within Microsoft Outlook, automating permission validation, and providing real-time reporting and actionable insights for efficient permissions management. [![Time-Based Access for Extended ECM Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources%202024/Fastman%20Time-Based%20Access%20for%20Extended%20ECM.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20Time-Based%20Access%20for%20Extended%20ECM.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/time-based-access-for-extended-ecm) Allows temporary access to content with automatic expiration and easy revocation. It can be used on its own or integrated with Permissions Manager, offering flexible, time-limited access control with clear indicators for efficient management. [![Transportation & Logistics Data Sheet](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transportation-logistics-data-sheet-705x477.jpg?width=600&name=transportation-logistics-data-sheet-705x477.jpg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/transportation-logistics-data-sheet) By providing efficient management and real-time access to documentation for all interested parties from anywhere in the world, Fastman enables logistics companies to reduce costs, eliminate risks and increase profitability. Through our long-term partnership with OpenText, we deliver automated document management solutions that provide structure to your processes, bring transparency to your data, and scale with your business. #### FAQ [![Permissions Manager vs Permissions Explorer FAQ](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/faq-permissions-manager-vs-explorer-705x477.jpeg?width=600&name=faq-permissions-manager-vs-explorer-705x477.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/permissions-manager-vs-permissions-explorer-faq) Permissions and access management is a common issue for OpenText Content Suite users. We hear often that Content Suite customers are not able to readily visualize and comprehend their permissions structures and that bulk changes to permissions is an administrative headache. #### Presentations [![Bulk Data Manager Presentation](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Presentation_Bulk-Data-Manager-705x397.jpeg?width=600&name=Presentation_Bulk-Data-Manager-705x397.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/bulk-data-manager-presentation) Fastman Bulk Data Manager is the most flexible data migration and transformation solution for OpenText Content Server. It simplifies volume updates of documents and metadata within Content Server, optimizing your business processes and reducing administrative overheads. [![Digital Signature Connector for SAP Extended ECM Presentation](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Digital-Signature-Connector-for-SAP-Extended-ECM-705x395.png?width=600&name=Digital-Signature-Connector-for-SAP-Extended-ECM-705x395.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/digital-signature-connector-for-sap-extended-ecm-presentation) An introduction to Fastman DocuSign Connector for SAP® Extended ECM [![Fastman Data Transformation Hub for SAP](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAErfdyM9R8-1.png?width=600&name=Canva%20Design%20DAErfdyM9R8-1.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/fastman-data-transformation-hub-for-sap) Fastman Data Transformation Hub is the most flexible solution for the efficient import and bulk updating, and restructuring of content and metadata within SAP Extended ECM. [![Fastman Data Transformation Hub for SAP Extended ECM](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/data-transformation-hub-705x395.png?width=600&name=data-transformation-hub-705x395.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/data-transformation-hub-for-sap-extended-ecm-presentation) An introduction to Fastman Data Transformation Hub for SAP® Extended ECM [![Fastman Digital Signature Connector for SAP](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAEq1iPAcS4.png?width=600&name=Canva%20Design%20DAEq1iPAcS4.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/fastman-digital-signature-connector-for-sap) Fastman Connector is the smartest and most complete solution for seamless integration to the world’s most widely used e- signature platform, DocuSign®. Fastman provides expert signature automation and workflow configuration services for Content Suite and Extended ECM. [![Fastman Permissions Management Suite for SAP](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAErfTo7iB4-1.png?width=600&name=Canva%20Design%20DAErfTo7iB4-1.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/fastman-permissions-management-suite-for-sap) The only solution for SAP Extended ECM users that significantly simplifies the management of information access controls, reduces the risk of information leaks, and enables sound internal information security controls. [![Fireside Chat with Alister Grigg and Brian LaPointe from Fastman](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fastman%20SAP.png?width=600&name=Fastman%20SAP.png) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY0-TxQdk3s) Join Nishan, Experience Curator at the SAP Experience Center Singapore, as she chats to Alister Grigg, Managing Director of Fastman, and Brian LaPointe, VP of Sales at Fastman. Find out more about Fastman, the partnership between SAP and Fastman, and Fastman's focus on process-centric collaboration and compliance.  [![Permission Management Suite for SAP® Extended ECM Presentation](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/permission-management-705x395.png?width=600&name=permission-management-705x395.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/permission-management-suite-for-sap-extended-ecm-presentation) An introduction to Fastman Permissions Management Suite for SAP® Extended ECM [![Permissions Manager Business Presentation](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Presentation_Permissions-Manager-Business-705x397.jpeg?width=600&name=Presentation_Permissions-Manager-Business-705x397.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/permissions-manager-business-presentation) Businesses need to ensure policy is complied with and risk is managed. Business users need tools that remove the complexity of managing access across enterprise systems. Content Server as a system has very powerful access and security capabilities. But… costs of maintaining it can be high, policy can be hard to enforce and the risk of non-compliance remains. [![Permissions Manager Presentation](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Presentation_Permissions-Manager-705x397.jpeg?width=600&name=Presentation_Permissions-Manager-705x397.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/permissions-manager-presentation) Fastman Permissions Manager is the most complete permissions management solution for OpenText Content Server. It simplifies management of Content Server access controls, reduces the risk of information leaks, and enables sound internal information controls. [![Solution for Logistics Presentation](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Presentation_Solution-for-Logistics-705x397.jpeg?width=600&name=Presentation_Solution-for-Logistics-705x397.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/solution-for-logistics-presentation) By providing efficient management and real-time access to documentation for multiple parties from anywhere in the world, Fastman enables logistics companies to reduce costs, eliminate risks and increase profitability. #### Webinars on Demand [![Fastman Summer 2020 Releases - Permissions Manager and Bridge Connector for Content Suite](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot-2020-09-02-at-09.38.48-1-2048x1152.png?width=600&name=Screenshot-2020-09-02-at-09.38.48-1-2048x1152.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/fastman-ot-live-webinar-august-2020) During this webinar we will take a look at some of the latest releases from Fastman including updates to Fastman Permissions Manager and our new Fastman Bridge Connector. #### White Papers [![Best Practices for Managing Content Suite White Paper](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Whitepaper_Best-Practices-Managing-Content-Suite-705x480.jpeg?width=600&name=Whitepaper_Best-Practices-Managing-Content-Suite-705x480.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/best-practices-for-managing-content-suite-white-paper) Whether you’re rolling out your first OpenText Content Server platform or you have been administering systems for years, new problems have a habit of arising just when they’re least wanted. Written by administrators, for administrators, this paper looks at some of the most common challenges that we face and outlines techniques for avoiding or solving them. [![Information Security for OpenText ECM](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Whitepaper_Information-Security-for-OpenText-ECM-705x458.jpeg?width=600&name=Whitepaper_Information-Security-for-OpenText-ECM-705x458.jpeg) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/information-security-for-opentext-ecm) For the past twenty years, the volume of digital content created and managed by organisations has grown exponentially, and the signs are that it will continue to grow in the years to come. As more of this content contains sensitive information businesses need to ensure their content is protected from security oversights, breaches and leaks, whether malicious or accidental. [![Information Security Trends for 2022](https://www.fastman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Information%20Security%20Trends%202022-1.png?width=600&name=Information%20Security%20Trends%202022-1.png) ](https://www.fastman.com/resources/information-security-trends) As more and more companies find themselves taking advantage of digital business processes and data, information security has emerged at the forefront of 2021 business practices. Businesses that not only use, but secure data to its maximum potential are giving themselves a significantly better growth opportunity and, most importantly, a better company name.