Best for teams that are
- Enterprise carriers already using OpenText Documentum
- Organizations archiving high-volume print streams (AFP/PCL)
- Companies needing to convert legacy print formats to PDF/A
Skip if
- Small agencies without enterprise ECM systems
- Users needing to archive standard office files (Word/Excel)
- Firms not using the OpenText/Documentum ecosystem
Expert Take
Our analysis shows PRO Archiver uniquely bridges the gap between legacy mainframe print streams and modern ECM systems. Research indicates it is one of the few solutions that can ingest complex formats like AFP and Metacode while simultaneously converting them to accessible PDF/UA standards. Based on documented features, its batch storage architecture offers exceptional compression (up to 95%), making it highly efficient for organizations managing millions of transactional documents.
Pros
- Supports AFP, Metacode, PCL & PDF
- Up to 95% storage compression
- Converts to PDF/UA for accessibility
- Native Documentum API integration
- Used by 7 of top 10 US banks
Cons
- Retrieval requires re-constitution from batches
- High-volume ingestion may cause timeouts
- Complex implementation often needs consulting
- Pricing is not publicly transparent
- Relies on Documentum server health