KM and IT Find Collaboration Productive

IT plays a role in providing a port of entry for customer service solutions and for integrating them with the various repositories that form the knowledgebase. After that point, most KM solutions can be configured and managed by subject matter experts. But the infrastructure on which they are built, whether SaaS or on-prem, must provide the capacity and speed required to deliver their potential.

KMWorld 100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management 2026

Companies on this list are wonderful examples of how their products expand the power of KM in changing knowledge environments. They stand out in the KM field, and we applaud their accomplishments. As always, the list is meant to generate interest and to spark discussion. Let us know what you think, and alert us to anything we might have missed.

Securing Your Internal Knowledge Amidst Shadow AI

The pervasiveness of advanced ML models, as well as their effectiveness for increasing productivity, has multiplied the difficulty in securing internal knowledge. Organizations cannot afford to forsake the staples of data access governance,which include data discovery, data classification, access control policy authoring and implementation, monitoringand auditing for regulatory compliance, data privacy, and data security.

Impact of AI on KM Strategy: A Two-Way Street

AI's impact on KM strategy is omnipresent and includes recognizing its potential, particularly for enhancing existing knowledgebases and automating existing processes, while acknowledging the critical role of accurate, clean data to which organizations have access. Consider it a two-way street when setting organizational strategies.

The Next Edge in Knowledge Management: KM for the Modern Workforce and the Era of AI

Traditional KM has always recognized that the most valuable knowledge is not just stored in documents or databases, but exchanged through conversations, mentorship, and collaboration. It's the wisdom that walks out the door when someone retires, the lessons learned from past successes and failures, and the expertise that enables teams to solve problems faster and innovate with confidence. Today, however, the landscape has shifted. We have more hybrid teams, distributed expertise, and the continued rise of AI.

The Infrastructure Beneath Enterprise AI - Bloomfire

Bloomfire is your governed Enterprise Intelligence layer: infrastructure that sits between your AI applications and your enterprise data. We connect fragmented knowledge pools, enrich your internal knowledge with trusted external sources, continuously clean and curate content, and ensure that AI responses are grounded in verified, up-to-date institutional knowledge with clear citation and context.

Knowledge Automation: The End of Manual Knowledge Management - eGain

Enterprise AI deployments are only as good as the knowledge that feeds them. Knowledge Managers relying on manual KM processes will find themselves unable to keep pace with the demands of AI-powered customer engagement. Knowledge Automation provides the solution—a continuously optimized, trusted knowledge layer powering both human agents and AI.

From Information to Intelligence: Elevating Organizational Experiences with Knowledge Management and GenAI - KMS Lighthouse

As GenAI becomes embedded into daily workflows, the organizations that succeed will be those that invest in both strongknowledge foundations and intelligent AI-driven experiences.

Taking Work to the Next Level - Mindbreeze

Our unique strength is the ability to govern, scale, and operationalize intelligence, while delivering measurable business value and clear ROI. At the same time, Mindbreeze remains auditable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise policies, making it suitable for mission-critical use.

AI is only as powerful as the knowledge behind it - Upland RightAnswers

AI must operate within clear guardrails, supported by human oversight and defined governance processes. When knowledge is reviewed, versioned, and owned, AI becomes a trusted accelerator rather than a potential risk. Organizations that embrace human-in-the-loop governance are better positioned to innovate confidently while maintaining control.

KMWorld Readers' Choice Award Winners 2025

KM is about people and their ability to capture, organize, share, and make actionable knowledge. KM relies on technologies that can enable this core mission. Congratulations to the KMWorld Readers' Choice Award winners, and many thanks to all of you who submitted nominations and took the time to vote.

KMWorld Leader Group for 2025

While our Readers' Choice Awards honor the top companies in each of the categories, we've expanded this year's coverage to include a supplementary list we're calling the Leader Group that showcases the broader landscape of exceptional KM solutions available to organizations today. So much excellent work is being done, and done quickly, given the rapid changes in technology.

Readers' Choice Awards 2025 - Copyright Clearance Center: Building an Effective Copyright Compliance Program

CCC's Annual Copyright Licenses provide an important foundation on which organizations of all sizes can build an effective copyright compliance program.

Readers' Choice Awards 2025 - Stravito: From Insight to Action— How Stravito Is Powering Faster, Smarter Consumer Decisions

By blending AI with human expertise, Stravito is evolving from simplifying searching for knowledge to shaping smarter, consumer-led strategies.

2025 KM Leaders Circle: Enterprise Knowledge, LLC. - Harnessing assorted data, content, and other knowledge assets in an AI-ready format

Enterprise Knowledge helps organizations harness their assorted data, content, and other knowledge assets in an AI-ready format, building the necessary organizational models and mechanisms to support enterprise-level alignment.

Future-Ready Knowledge Management: Skills, Roles, and Career Paths in Transition

The future of KM as a discipline and profession lies not just in systems and strategies, but in the people who bring them to life. While no one can predict the future, skills such as facilitation, emotional intelligence, and change management will always be valuable for organizations.

AccessibilityNow®: AI Accessibility for Speed, Savings & Compliance - Crawford Technologies

Crawford Technologies is a global leader in enterprise document management, helping organizations optimize and enhance the secure and accessible delivery, storage, and presentation of their customer communications.

Transform enterprise data into a strategic, AI-ready asset - EncompaaS

Designed for unstructured content, EncompaaS discovers, classifies, and enriches information across Microsoft 365, legacy ECM systems, and file shares—without migration. It automates governance, applies retention and sensitivity policies, and enriches metadata to improve GenAI outcomes.

Progress Semaphore: Metadata-Driven Semantic AI for Smarter Content and Data Governance

Progress Semaphore is a semantic AI platform that helps organizations turn unstructured content and data into meaningful, actionable insights. By enriching information with consistent, domain-specific metadata, Semaphore supports more accurate search, streamlined workflows, and stronger governance.

PaperStream Capture Pro - Ricoh

By eliminating manual data entry and improving document management processes, PaperStream Capture Pro boosts operational efficiency, enhances data usability, and strengthens compliance. Teams can shift their focus from repetitive tasks to high-value strategic initiatives and customer engagement.