iManage Advances AI-Ready Knowledge Platform with Governed Context Fabric

Event summary

  • iManage unveiled the next evolution of its platform at ConnectLive 2026, focusing on AI-ready knowledge work.
  • The platform now includes a context fabric that transforms institutional knowledge into a governed foundation for AI.
  • iManage added 90 new customer logos in 2026, with 78% of its global customer base now on the iManage cloud.
  • The company expanded its AI ecosystem through integration with Anthropic’s partner ecosystem and Claude store.
  • New capabilities include AI-specific controls, enhanced monitoring of AI agent activity, and advancements in the iManage Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server.

The big picture

iManage’s platform evolution reflects the broader shift from AI experimentation to operationalization, where secure, governed knowledge is critical. The company’s focus on making institutional knowledge accessible and actionable for AI aligns with the growing demand for contextual, permission-aware data in legal, financial, and professional services sectors. With 83% of the Top Global 100 firms and 79% of the Am Law 100 relying on iManage, the platform’s advancements position it as a key player in the AI-ready knowledge management space.

What we're watching

AI Governance
How iManage’s AI-specific controls will affect the adoption of AI tools across knowledge-intensive organizations.
Ecosystem Expansion
Whether iManage’s integration with Anthropic will drive further partnerships and AI tool adoption.
Platform Adoption
The pace at which organizations will migrate to the iManage cloud and adopt AI-ready knowledge solutions.

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