QM software

Replacing Quam – with Power IMS in Microsoft Teams

Quam publicly describes itself (website and brochure) as QM software with preconfigured workflows incl. audit planning per ISO 19011, question catalogues, corrective action reports, standards/regulations and risks & opportunities.

5 comparison points

5 of 5 points covered

4 Power IMS module mappings1 Via Microsoft 3650 Assess individually

5 editorial comparison points; not a measurement of complete feature parity. 5 vendor claims not yet verified in detail.

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Mapped Power IMS capabilities

Audits & actions
Audit programme, checklists, findings and action tracking in Power Audit.
Standards & regulations
Standards evidence and conformity matrix in Power QMS for Teams.
Risks & opportunities
Risk register with assessment and actions in Power Risk; risks/opportunities per process in Power QMS.
Document control & versioning
Document control with status, metadata, versions and approval workflow in Teams; stored in your tenant's SharePoint.
Permissions, search & notifications
Uses Entra ID, SharePoint permissions, Microsoft Search and Teams notifications – no separate user management.

Capability comparison: Quam and Power IMS

Area	Quam (per vendor)	Power IMS as replacement
Audits & actions	Audit programmes (duplicable for periods and sites), objectives, resources, question catalogues and corrective action reports. 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
Standards & regulations	Record standards and regulations and assign them to tasks or procedures. Not yet verified in detail – no claim that features are absent	Matching module Standards evidence and conformity matrix in Power QMS for Teams. Power QMS for Teams
Risks & opportunities	Risks and opportunities as an area. 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
Document control & versioning	Manage documents for audits and procedures. 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
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 audits, standards and risks together with documents and processes in Microsoft Teams.

Quam remains sensible if …

You already use Quam and mainly need its preconfigured audit workflows.

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 Quam to Power IMS

1
Replacement check
Together we capture how you use Quam 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 Quam in line with your contract term.

Better fit: Power IMS or Quam?

Power IMS fits if …

You want audits, standards and risks together with documents and processes in Microsoft Teams.

Quam fits if …

You already use Quam and mainly need its preconfigured audit workflows.

FAQ on replacing Quam

What happens to our content from Quam?

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 Quam

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