imDocShare Sync and iManage Share — better together for iManage collaboration

Extending iManage Collaboration: How imDocShare Sync Complements iManage Share

imDocShare Sync and iManage Share: Better Together for iManage Collaboration

iManage Share and imDocShare both help firms get iManage content in front of people who need it outside the core platform. They take complementary approaches, each delivering real value depending on how a firm collaborates. This article is offered in the spirit of helping firms get the most from their iManage investment by understanding the strengths of each. imDocShare remains iManage ISV partner, and the two products can coexist in a firm's environment.

Quick answer

iManage Share is well suited to quick, one-off document shares, while imDocShare is built for ongoing, matter-based collaboration through persistent, governed Teams and SharePoint spaces. Many firms use both; iManage Share for ad hoc sharing and imDocShare for sustained collaboration, rather than treating one as a full replacement for the other.

What iManage Share Does Well

iManage Share is iManage's native sharing mechanism, built directly into the platform. It lets knowledge workers create secure, governed workspaces and share links to content in just a few clicks, directly from iManage Work, with full audit trails and industry-leading iManage security and governance. That makes it an excellent fit for quick, secure document shares and one-off external collaboration where speed and control matter most.

Where imDocShare Sync Adds Value

Persistent collaboration spaces
imDocShare Sync keeps a living, synced Teams or SharePoint space tied to a matter, so teams in ongoing collaboration always have an up-to-date workspace without repeated re-sharing.
Familiar surface
Recipients work inside Microsoft Teams or SharePoint, interfaces many collaborators already use daily, rather than a one-off share link experience.
Governed by design
Ethical Wall (SPM) permissions carry through automatically, so the convenience of persistent access doesn't come at the expense of access control.
Built for scale
Provisioning many matter-based collaboration spaces can be automated via the imDocShare Provisioning API rather than configured share-by-share. Through provisioning, the life-cycle of a collaborated space can also be governed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is imDocShare Sync meant to replace iManage Share?

No — the two are complementary. iManage Share is great for quick, one-off shares directly from iManage Work, while imDocShare Sync is built for ongoing, matter-based collaboration that benefits from a persistent, governed space in Microsoft 365.

Does using imDocShare mean giving up iManage Share entirely?

No. Firms can use both, choosing iManage Share for ad hoc sharing and imDocShare for sustained collaboration scenarios.

When should a firm consider adding imDocShare Sync?

When collaboration is ongoing and matter-based — especially when internal or external collaborators prefer to work in Microsoft Teams or SharePoint — imDocShare Sync adds value by maintaining a persistent, synced, governed space alongside iManage Work.

Does imDocShare integrate with iManage Share, or replace it?

imDocShare operates alongside iManage as a sync and collaboration layer; it does not require disabling iManage Share.

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Key Takeaways

  • iManage Share suits quick, one-off document shares; imDocShare suits ongoing, matter-based collaboration.
  • imDocShare Sync adds value for recurring, matter-based collaboration by maintaining a persistent, synced space in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
  • imDocShare keeps Ethical Wall (SPM) permissions intact in persistent collaboration spaces.
  • The two tools can be used together rather than as a strict either/or choice.