Modular management system

Replacing QM-Pilot (sycat) – with Power IMS in Microsoft Teams

sycat publicly describes QM-Pilot as a modular management system: base with process and document management, extendable with risk, organisation, audit and action management plus AI functions.

8 comparison points

8 of 8 points covered

7 Power IMS module mappings1 Via Microsoft 3650 Assess individually

8 editorial comparison points; not a measurement of complete feature parity. 8 vendor claims not yet verified in detail.

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Mapped Power IMS capabilities

Processes & process map
Process map, turtle views and multi-standard process structure in Power QMS for Teams.
Document control & versioning
Document control with status, metadata, versions and approval workflow in Teams; stored in your tenant's SharePoint.
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.
Organisation & roles
Roles, RACI and process owners in Power QMS for Teams.
AI support
AI functions via Azure OpenAI in European datacentres as an add-on.
Training & read receipts
Read receipts in Power QMS; training, competencies and acknowledgement matrix in Power Knowledge.
Permissions, search & notifications
Uses Entra ID, SharePoint permissions, Microsoft Search and Teams notifications – no separate user management.

Capability comparison: QM-Pilot (sycat) and Power IMS

Area	QM-Pilot (sycat) (per vendor)	Power IMS as replacement
Processes & process map	Process management in the base software. 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
Document control & versioning	Document management in the base software. 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
Audits & actions	Audit management with checklists and action tracking. 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	Opportunity and risk management as a module. 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
Organisation & roles	Organisation management as a module. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Roles, RACI and process owners in Power QMS for Teams. Power QMS for Teams
AI support	AI functions as an add-on module. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module AI functions via Azure OpenAI in European datacentres as an add-on. Power QMS for Teams
Training & read receipts	Not described as a separate module on the product pages. 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
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 your management system directly in Microsoft Teams with data in your own SharePoint.

QM-Pilot (sycat) remains sensible if …

You prefer a standalone application outside Microsoft 365.

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.

Five steps from QM-Pilot (sycat) to Power IMS

1
Replacement check
Together we capture how you use QM-Pilot (sycat) 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 QM-Pilot (sycat) in line with your contract term.

Better fit: Power IMS or QM-Pilot (sycat)?

Power IMS fits if …

You want your management system directly in Microsoft Teams with data in your own SharePoint.

QM-Pilot (sycat) fits if …

You prefer a standalone application outside Microsoft 365.

FAQ on replacing QM-Pilot (sycat)

What happens to our content from QM-Pilot (sycat)?

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 QM-Pilot (sycat)

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