Integrated management system software

Replacing ConSense – with Power IMS in Microsoft Teams

ConSense publicly describes solutions for QM, IMS, document and knowledge management, forms, GRC and GxP validation.

9 comparison points

8 of 9 points covered

7 Power IMS module mappings1 Via Microsoft 3651 Assess individually

9 editorial comparison points; not a measurement of complete feature parity. 9 vendor claims not yet verified in detail.

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Mapped Power IMS capabilities

Document control & versioning
Document control with status, metadata, versions and approval workflow in Teams; stored in your tenant's SharePoint.
Processes & process map
Process map, turtle views and multi-standard process structure in Power QMS for Teams.
Audits & actions
Audit programme, checklists, findings and action tracking in Power Audit.
Risks & opportunities
Risk register with assessment and actions in Power Risk; risks/opportunities per process in Power QMS.
Training & read receipts
Read receipts in Power QMS; training, competencies and acknowledgement matrix in Power Knowledge.
Compliance register & controls
Frameworks, requirements register, control library, mapping, evidence and gap analysis in Power Compliance.
Forms management
Custom forms with the form builder in Power QMS; controlled storage and versioning as with documents.
Permissions, search & notifications
Uses Entra ID, SharePoint permissions, Microsoft Search and Teams notifications – no separate user management.

Capability comparison: ConSense and Power IMS

Area	ConSense (per vendor)	Power IMS as replacement
Document control & versioning	Document and knowledge management with audit-ready documentation. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Document control with status, metadata, versions and approval workflow in Teams; stored in your tenant's SharePoint. Power QMS for Teams
Processes & process map	Process management as part of integrated management systems. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Process map, turtle views and multi-standard process structure in Power QMS for Teams. Power QMS for Teams
Audits & actions	Audit and action management described. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Audit programme, checklists, findings and action tracking in Power Audit. Power Audit
Risks & opportunities	Governance, risk & compliance as a dedicated use case. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Risk register with assessment and actions in Power Risk; risks/opportunities per process in Power QMS. Power Risk
Training & read receipts	Training and qualification topics described. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Read receipts in Power QMS; training, competencies and acknowledgement matrix in Power Knowledge. Power Knowledge
Compliance register & controls	GRC use case with compliance requirements. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Frameworks, requirements register, control library, mapping, evidence and gap analysis in Power Compliance. Power Compliance
Forms management	Central, audit-proof forms management as a dedicated use case. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Custom forms with the form builder in Power QMS; controlled storage and versioning as with documents. Power QMS for Teams
GxP validation	Validation management for regulated GxP environments. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Individual review No GxP validation capability documented; clarify regulated requirements individually.
Permissions, search & notifications	The application's own user, permission and notification management. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Via Microsoft 365 Uses Entra ID, SharePoint permissions, Microsoft Search and Teams notifications – no separate user management.

Power IMS fits if …

You want to run your IMS modularly where your staff already work: in Microsoft Teams.

ConSense remains sensible if …

You need GxP validation or extensive forms management as a core requirement.

Vendor information summarised from publicly available sources as of 4 November 2026. No rating or testing of the third-party system; your edition and configuration may differ. Please let us know about any inaccuracies.

What remains individual – and how we handle it

We clarify these points in the replacement check before you decide.

GxP validation
No GxP validation capability documented; clarify regulated requirements individually.

Five steps from ConSense to Power IMS

1
Replacement check
Together we capture how you use ConSense today: modules, document types, workflows, integrations and obligations.
2
Target picture & trial
You test the matching Power IMS modules in Teams with your own examples before deciding.
3
Setup
Install the Teams apps and set up SharePoint storage, roles and approval workflows via the setup portal.
4
Content & migration
Transfer documents, processes and lists; clarify export options, histories and retention duties beforehand.
5
Go-live & retire the old system
Training, a parallel phase if needed, then cancelling ConSense in line with your contract term.

Better fit: Power IMS or ConSense?

Power IMS fits if …

You want to run your IMS modularly where your staff already work: in Microsoft Teams.

ConSense fits if …

You need GxP validation or extensive forms management as a core requirement.

FAQ on replacing ConSense

What happens to our content from ConSense?

Documents and lists are transferred to your SharePoint. Which metadata, versions and histories can be exported depends on the old system and your contract and is clarified in the replacement check.

Do we need to run both systems in parallel?

Not necessarily. A short parallel phase can make sense until audits or approval cycles are completed.

How long does the replacement take?

Power IMS is ready to use as a standard Teams app. The duration depends mainly on the scope and quality of the content to transfer.

Where is our data stored afterwards?

In the SharePoint of your own Microsoft 365 tenant; permissions use your existing Microsoft 365 accounts.

Replacement check for ConSense

In a short meeting we review your usage and show the matching modules live in Teams.