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M-Files named Most Innovative Document Management Solution by Manufacturing Today. Recognition underscores the value manufacturers derive from a context-first document management to strengthen quality, compliance, and operational performance. AUSTIN, Texas - July 15, 2026 - M-Files, the leader in context-first document management, was named the Most Innovative Document Management Solution by Manufacturing Today. The award recognizes solutions that advance document organization, version control, and regulatory compliance for manufacturers operating in increasingly complex and highly regulated environments. "We're honored that Manufacturing Today recognized our continuous innovation. Our context-first approach connects documents to the products, parts, suppliers, processes, and people they support, helping manufacturers reduce operational friction, strengthen compliance, and build a trusted foundation for successful enterprise AI," said Tiina Hietajärvi, Principal Industry Advisor, at M-Files. Manufacturing organizations depend on accurate, controlled documentation to keep production moving safely and efficiently. Engineering drawings, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, supplier documentation, quality records, and training materials are often spread across multiple business systems including an ERP, PLM, shared drives, email, and paper on a clipboard by the machine. That fragmentation causes longer CAPA processes and auditing gaps because documents cannot easily be located. M-Files addresses these challenges by organizing information according to business context rather than storage location, ensuring employees always have access to the correct, approved information, whether they're sitting in an office or standing on the shop floor. A recent Total Economic Impact of M-Files study revealed customers using M-Files achieved a 301% return on investment (ROI) and $8 million in net present value over three years. M-Files' manufacturing customers report measurable operational improvements including increased productivity, reduced compliance risk, and reduced production delays. Key outcomes include: * Reduced corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) cycle times from approximately 60 days to 14 days [Mitani] * Decreased quality assurance release times by more than 50% [Burra Foods] * Reduced engineering change request handling times by 80% [HL Technology] * Improved process compliance to 98% in regulated environments [HL Technology] * Improved access to drawing revisions by 75% with mobile revision control on the factory floor [Kavanagh Industries] "Originally, we implemented M-Files for its file management capabilities; however, we continued to maximize operational processes, extending from file management to complete status tracking across sales, estimating, production, and accounts departments. As we continue to leverage the benefits of a context-first document management system, we also look forward to implementing new features across other areas of the business that can benefit from smoother operations," said Petra Buckley, Office Manager, Kavanagh Industries. The recognition follows M-Files' continued investment in industry-specific solutions, including the recent launch of M-Files for Quality, purpose-built for manufacturing. The solution strengthens document control, quality management, audits, CAPA, nonconformance tracking, and controlled change management, helping organizations simplify regulatory compliance while maintaining operational integrity. As manufacturers adopt AI to improve productivity and decision-making, trusted information is critically important. M-Files enriches enterprise content with metadata and relationships delivered through its enterprise knowledge graph, providing AI with business context while enforcing governance, permissions, and compliance requirements. This allows organizations to confidently extend AI across document-intensive manufacturing processes including engineering change management, supplier quality records, and SAP-integrated procurement documentation, without compromising security or regulatory obligations. About M-Files M-Files is the leading context-first document management system that delivers a trusted foundation for enterprise AI. Built on its robust Enterprise Knowledge Graph, M-Files connects documents, data, and business relationships into a unified system of record for enterprise content. Combined with its AI-native orchestration layer, M-Files creates a governed, context-rich foundation that enables every AI interaction, across assistants, agents, and workflows, to reason, decide, and act with accuracy and full auditability. Native to Microsoft 365 and integrated with leading enterprise systems, M-Files enables organizations to operationalize AI, automate decisions, and unlock new levels of efficiency. More than 6,000 customers in over 100 countries rely on M-Files to turn documents into a strategic asset and power trusted, enterprise-grade AI.

M-Files has launched M-Files for Consulting, a purpose-built application designed to streamline document-centric work for consulting firms. The solution organises the full proposal-to-delivery lifecycle based on client, proposal, and engagement context. Built on M-Files' AI-native platform, the application creates a governed workspace with role-based user experiences. Key features include AI-accelerated proposals that use prior approved firm content, tailored workflows based on user roles, and governed knowledge reuse that captures deliverables and best practices. The solution maintains confidentiality through policy-driven controls that protect client and firm intellectual property. M-Files for Consulting joins the company's growing industry solutions portfolio, which includes applications for tax advisory, quality, and contracts. More than 6,000 customers in over 100 countries currently use M-Files.

M-Files named a Leader in 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Document Management. GlobeNewswire | M-Files Today at 8:28am PDT AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - M-Files was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Document Management.* M-Files' placement as a Leader is based on its Completeness of Vision. "We believe being named a Leader by Gartner is a testament to our team's relentless focus on making work easier, with stronger trust and control," said Jay Bhatt, CEO of M-Files. "M-Files is a trusted system of record, context, and decisions, where information isn't just stored, it drives valuable actions. Our powerful document management system is uniquely positioned to enable trusted agentic AI experiences across the platforms our customers rely on, especially the Microsoft ecosystem. As the market evolves at unprecedented speed, M-Files is focused on helping customers operationalize AI with confidence by delivering governed outcomes based on reliable, accurate, and contextual information." "We feel this recognition is powered by real product momentum. Over the past year, we've launched multiple new solutions designed for how work actually gets done including new unified work views with M-Files Workspaces, native Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Agent Builder experiences, and purpose-built Industry Solutions for Tax Advisory, Consulting Services, and Manufacturing," said Tony Grout, Chief Product Officer at M-Files. "Looking ahead, we believe our roadmap continues to push into the next generation of modern document management where intelligent agents, organic to M-Files or securely integrated and governed from other agentic offerings, assist with agentic search, workflows, and records management, making trusted decisions based on context." M-Files received the 2025 Gartner(R) Peer Insights(TM) Customers' Choice for Document Management distinction for meeting or exceeding the market average for Overall Experience and User Interest and Adoption scores. As of April 17, 2026, M-Files has received 217 5-star reviews in the last 12 months, including: * Modern document management facilitated by M-Files' seamless AI and workflow connectivity. M-Files provides a complete and adaptable solution for its modern document management needs. Franklintownnews benefit from the ability to keep its documents easily accessible, with AI and metadata features that help Franklintownnews find the right documents instantly, instead of wasting time looking through folder structures. M-Files connects documents to the right people, projects and workflows. - Electrical Engineer, Construction, [link to review] * M-Files demonstrates effective structure and reliable document management features. Overall, I am impressed by the structure of M-Files and its impressive document management capabilities. It is a one-of-a-kind document management tool that keeps every file safe and organized. - CEO, Misc., [link to review] * M-Files provides metadata-driven document management with fast search, automated workflows, and robust version control. The integration with Microsoft 365 and business apps is seamless, enhancing compliance and audit readiness. Stable performance and scalable architecture make it effective for enterprise document governance. - IT Assistant Manager, Manufacturing, [link to review] *Gartner Inc., Magic Quadrant for Document Management, Tim Nelms, Jed Cawthorne, Marko Sillanpaa, Rachel O'Farrell, and Stephen Emmott, April 28, 2026 Gartner Disclaimer Gartner and Magic Quadrant are trademarks of Gartner, Inc., and/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About M-Files M-Files is the context-first document management system that has redefined how work gets done by organizing information based on what it is, not where it's stored. By connecting documents, people, projects, and processes in a unified view, M-Files eliminates operational friction and gives business and IT leaders a performance advantage. Its AI-native, metadata-driven design captures the knowledge and relationships surrounding documents to transform static files into a connected ecosystem. M-Files is the first document management system to natively store content within the Microsoft 365 platform and integrates with leading business applications, enabling organizations across a variety of industries to work in familiar tools while gaining enterprise-grade automation, governance, and control. More than 6,000 customers in 100+ countries rely on M-Files to streamline processes, strengthen compliance, and improve business performance. For more information, visit www.m-files.com. This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.