IRIS Nederland had the privilege of attending the iManage Sales Kick-Off (SKO) 2025 in Chicago. It was an exciting deep dive into the latest innovations, upcoming features, and strategic direction of iManage. From AI-powered document management to enhanced security and collaboration tools, the event reinforced why iManage remains at the forefront of knowledge management solutions.
Here are the key insights you need to know.
1. Ask iManage is now available in the EU!
One of the biggest announcements was that Ask iManage, the AI-powered assistant, is finally available for EU firms through the Wayfinder Program. This means European customers can now experience the power of AI-driven document search and management within iManage Work 10.
What is Ask iManage? Ask iManage is a generative AI assistant designed to help professionals find and interact with information faster. Users can search documents in natural language, extract key data points, and even ask follow-up questions, all within iManage Work 10.
Key features:
- Seamless integration into Work 10
- Secure, built-in AI that respects compliance standards
- Supports multiple languages
- Ability to ask up to 25 questions across 50 documents at a time
- Jump directly to citations in the document preview
The Wayfinder Program is a 12-month subscription allows firms to test Ask iManage and explore its potential. It includes onboarding, enablement, and support to ensure a smooth adoption process.
2. Work 10 Web: Smarter, faster, more collaborative
The next generation of Work 10 Web is packed with new capabilities aimed at improving collaboration, usability, and searchability.
What’s coming?
3. Work 10 Desktop & Web Plug-In: A Zero-Gravity Experience
With the rollout of the New Outlook, iManage Work for Desktop is also evolving with the Zero Gravity Experience Office Integration, meaning no installers or maintenance are required.
Another exciting update is the iManage File Transfer Extension. This feature allows users to securely upload and download files directly from iManage to external sites (e.g., court portals), eliminating security risks from local file storage.
Additionally, Work 10 now remembers the last locations you used, saving you time by reducing unnecessary clicks.
4. Cloud Backup by HYCU: More control over your data
One of the most common customer requests has been for a backup solution that gives firms full control over their data. Enter HYCU for iManage Cloud Backup.
Key capabilities:
- Backup iManage Cloud libraries to customer-owned storage
- Includes workspaces, folders, documents, metadata, and securit
- Configurable full and incremental backup schedules
- Developed in-house by iManage (HYCU never accesses customer data)
Important: This is a backup solution, not a contingency system.
Final thoughts
The iManage SKO 2025 showcased some major advancements that will transform how professionals capture, manage, and automate their knowledge. From AI-powered assistants to smarter search capabilities and enhanced data security, these updates reaffirm iManage’s commitment to innovation.
Want to know how these updates can benefit your organization? Get in touch with our experts. We’re happy to guide you through the possibilities.
