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Document Management System (DMS)

What is a Document Management System (DMS)? Definition and meaning

Behind the abbreviation DMS lies the term “Document Management System”. As the name already suggests, this system is a database for the management and archiving of documents.

Documents in paper form can be scanned and uploaded to the database. These documents are then archived digitally according to uniform criteria.

With projectfacts you have a document management system, directly in the cloud.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the abbreviation DMS stand for?
DMS stands for Document Management System, a database for the management and archiving of documents.
How does a DMS work?
Paper documents are scanned and uploaded and then archived digitally according to uniform criteria, so that they are filed in a structured way and found again quickly.
Is there a DMS in the cloud?
Yes. With projectfacts you use a document management system directly in the cloud.