OpenText Decision Service - OpenText Extended ECM Platform Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between OpenText Decision Service and OpenText Extended ECM Platform

1. Automated document routing based on business rules

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When a document is captured in Extended ECM, Decision Service evaluates metadata such as document type, business unit, contract value, risk level, or jurisdiction. Based on the rule outcome, the platform routes the document to the correct workspace, reviewer, approval queue, or retention policy.

• Reduces manual triage and misrouting
• Ensures consistent handling of high-volume content
• Supports fast changes to routing logic without code changes

2. Policy-driven records classification and retention assignment

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Extended ECM sends document attributes to Decision Service to determine classification, security label, and retention schedule. The decision engine applies rules based on legal entity, content sensitivity, country, or regulatory requirements, then returns the required governance actions to Extended ECM.

• Improves compliance with records management policies
• Standardizes classification across departments
• Reduces risk of incorrect retention or disposal

3. Approval workflow escalation based on thresholds and exceptions

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For contracts, invoices, or project documents stored in Extended ECM, Decision Service determines whether a case can follow a standard approval path or requires escalation. Rules can consider amount, supplier risk, missing fields, or exception flags. The result drives the next workflow step in Extended ECM.

• Speeds up routine approvals
• Escalates exceptions automatically
• Improves control over high-risk transactions

4. Dynamic access control for sensitive content

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Extended ECM can request a decision when a user attempts to access sensitive content. Decision Service evaluates user role, location, project assignment, clearance level, and document sensitivity, then returns an access decision or required approval path.

• Strengthens information governance
• Supports least-privilege access decisions
• Adapts quickly to changing security policies

5. Exception handling for incomplete or non-compliant submissions

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When users submit documents or case files into Extended ECM, Decision Service checks whether mandatory metadata, signatures, or supporting files are present. If the submission is incomplete, the platform can automatically reject it, request remediation, or create a task for the responsible team.

• Reduces downstream rework
• Improves submission quality at the point of capture
• Creates a clear audit trail for exceptions

6. Contract lifecycle decisioning tied to content status

Data flow: Bi-directional

Extended ECM stores the contract and related documents, while Decision Service evaluates lifecycle events such as renewal, amendment, expiration, or breach. Based on the current content status and business rules, it can trigger renewal workflows, legal review, or notification to procurement and finance teams.

• Improves contract visibility and control
• Ensures timely action on key milestones
• Aligns legal, procurement, and business teams

7. Governance-driven workspace provisioning for business cases

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When a new project, customer case, or regulatory matter is initiated in Extended ECM, Decision Service determines the correct workspace template, mandatory metadata, approval chain, and security model based on business rules. The workspace is then provisioned automatically with the right controls.

• Standardizes workspace setup across teams
• Reduces manual configuration effort
• Improves governance from the start of the case

8. Audit and compliance decision support for content operations

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Extended ECM can send content activity data such as edits, downloads, approvals, and retention events to Decision Service. The engine evaluates whether an action is compliant, requires review, or should be blocked, then returns the decision to enforce policy in real time.

• Supports proactive compliance monitoring
• Helps identify policy violations early
• Provides consistent enforcement across content processes