UKStreamServe to OpenText Exstream migration
OpenText now points StreamServe customers to OpenText Communications (Exstream). We move StreamServe projects, processes and output onto current Exstream releases. StreamServe is common in the Nordics and across Europe, often behind SAP.
Signs it is time to leave StreamServe
Risk
- Support status that no longer matches your audit or resilience needs
- Few people left who know how the projects were built
- Underlying servers and operating systems ageing out
Opportunity
- Accessible PDF output for the European Accessibility Act
- One modern design environment instead of scattered projects
- A route to cloud if and when you want it
From StreamServe to Exstream, piece by piece
Projects & templates
Each StreamServe project mapped to Exstream designs and shared components, rebuilt where a direct translation is not sensible.
Processes & routing
Input, process and output logic, including print queues, email and archive connectors.
SAP output
Documents triggered from SAP, such as invoices and order confirmations, kept flowing during and after the move.
Fonts, languages & formats
European characters, date and number formats, and print-stream compatibility with your print partner.
Testing
Old-against-new output comparison on agreed samples, with business sign-off for each document type.
Cut-over
Phased or big-bang go-live, with StreamServe kept available as a rollback until you are confident.
A StreamServe migration in four steps
Inventory
Every project, process, connector and document type, with volumes and owners.
Map & plan
Target design in Exstream, phases by document family, and a realistic timeline.
Rebuild & prove
Rebuild, then compare output against StreamServe until it matches.
Go live
Rehearsed cut-over, hypercare, then handover to your team or our support.
Common questions
Is StreamServe still supported?
Check your exact support status with OpenText. Most StreamServe customers are now planning a move to OpenText Communications (Exstream), and OpenText's own version guides are aimed at StreamServe owners.
Can we migrate one document family at a time?
Yes. Phasing by document family, such as invoices first, then statements, keeps risk low and lets StreamServe run in parallel until everything has moved.
Will our SAP integration still work?
Yes. We plan SAP-triggered output as part of the migration and test it end to end before cut-over.
Do you work in the Nordics and the rest of Europe?
Yes. We are UK-based and work with clients across the UK and Europe.
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