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    aineo

    Swiss-made Document Management System (DMS) specializing in secure, compliant storage and workflow automation for regulated sectors.

    CHSwitzerland·Founded 2019
    Headquarters
    🇨🇭Switzerland
    Data Hosting
    Switzerland
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    aineo key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Aineo AG
    Headquarters
    Switzerland (CH)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2019
    Data hosting
    Switzerland
    Infrastructure
    Swisscom Application Cloud (Red Hat OpenShift)
    Deployment
    SaaS, Self-hosted
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Certifications
    ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2
    Replaces
    Microsoft SharePoint, Box, M-Files, DocuWare, OpenText

    About aineo

    Aineo DMS is a modern Document Management System designed specifically for the high security and compliance requirements of the Swiss market. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for digital asset management, including AI-driven document sorting, automated OCR for paper digitization, and seamless integration into existing ERP ecosystems like SAP or Microsoft Dynamics. The platform is built on a microservices architecture and emphasizes "Swiss Privacy by Design." The service is highly targeted towards B2B and enterprise clients in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and public administration. By hosting exclusively on Swisscom infrastructure, Aineo ensures that data residency remains strictly within Switzerland, providing a sovereign alternative to US-based cloud storage and collaboration platforms. Its compliance framework adheres to both the EU GDPR and the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP).

    Alternative to

    Microsoft SharePointBoxM-FilesDocuWareOpenText

    Target Segments

    EnterpriseSMBPublic SectorNonprofit / NGO

    Deployment Options

    SaaSSelf-hosted

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Swisscom Application Cloud (Red Hat OpenShift)

    Certifications
    ISO 27001
    SOC 2 Type 2

    Key Features

    AI-powered document classification
    Full-text search
    Automated OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
    Version control
    Electronic signatures (eSign)
    Integration with Microsoft 365 and SAP
    Audit-proof archiving
    Mobile access via web and apps

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