M-Files has announced a strategic deepening of its partnership with Microsoft, becoming the first document management system (DMS) to natively store content within the Microsoft 365 platform.
By integrating directly with SharePoint Embedded, Microsoft’s API-only content repository, M-Files enables users to access AI-curated content across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including through tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and M-Files’ own AI platform, Aino.
This native integration represents a meaningful departure from legacy systems that often limit AI effectiveness due to poor content governance, fragmented data environments, and operational silos.
The new joint offering is positioned to deliver a range of business benefits. It allows for more precise document retrieval, enhanced lifecycle content management, and the application of AI to streamline core business processes. This not only helps organisations extract more value from their data but also improves collaboration and reduces operational risks.
Key advantages include improved trust in generative AI outputs, thanks to access to well-structured, high-quality content; seamless Microsoft 365-based collaboration for M-Files users; and stronger compliance through unified governance policies via Microsoft Purview.
The offering is already winning praise from customers. PKF Francis Clark head of digital transformation Adrian Logan said, “We chose M-Files because of their impressive technology and strong foundation for AI innovation and integrations with Microsoft 365.
“The ability to use native Microsoft 365 capabilities in M-Files makes M-Files even more valuable to us now and in the future. We are confident that we made the right choice and will continue to use M-Files and Microsoft together to drive our business forward.”
Microsoft 365 collaborative apps and platforms president Jeff Teper said, “M-Files brings tremendous value to the Microsoft ecosystem through deep industry expertise and purpose-built business use cases.
“This revolutionary offering, the first-of-its kind built on SharePoint Embedded, combines Microsoft’s collaborative platform with M-Files’ business-centric processes and scaled document management to deliver a solution that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Together, we’re unlocking the full potential of Microsoft 365 investments for our customers.”
M-Files CEO Jay Bhatt said, “This partnership marks a pivotal moment for M-Files and the industry.
“As the first document management system to use both Microsoft 365 and its API-only service, SharePoint Embedded, we have fundamentally changed how enterprise content is managed and accessed at scale. This isn’t just another integration—it’s a native solution, built over months of collaboration, that combines M-Files’ strengths in metadata-driven automation and AI with Microsoft’s powerful collaboration, security, and Copilot capabilities. For organizations invested in Microsoft, M-Files is now the clear choice for document management.”
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