Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) Market Analysis

Electronic Document Management System Market Analysis

The software segment is predicted to cross USD 2,215.8 million valuation by 2024. The software providers offer network / server-based solutions, client’s desktop and cloud-based solutions to manage their business documentation requirements. Many software developers in the market are now targeting the need for customized content and process management. Essential features of the software include compatibly, scalability, ease of use, communication, versioning, mobile device integration, backup, collaboration and security.
 

The demand for document management services is anticipated to witness 16.6% CAGR through 2024 owing to the growing need for educating workers on technology usage and demand for consultation services across industries to optimize workflow. Service providers bridge the gap between software developers and end-users.
 

On-premise electronic document management system market includes an array of desktop-licensed third-party software, that integrates with the organization’s existing IT infrastructure with dedicated on-site servers.
 

The adoption of cloud-based EDMS is driven on storage space cost, low maintenance and hyper-collaborative tools that allow users to adapt the technology without having to alter their information architecture. In enterprise document management realm, the adoption of cloud-based systems has been comparatively slower and more cautious than standalone software. This can be attributed to the limited bandwidth of cloud computing for large organizations and high risk of data security due to rise in cyber-crimes.
 

Ease of information access and storage, coupled with low subscription costs of cloud-based solutions is expected to drive growth for cloud-based solutions. Web-based EDMS provide a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and works through portals that are browser based. Such systems allow for scalability, ease of access and reduce costs for small or large organizations.
 

The global demand for electronic document management system market solutions has been relatively high in the BFSI and government sector. Government application of these solutions can help eliminate need for paper based documentation and streamline workflow for efficient provision of information to citizens. Moreover, it enables governments to provide the transparency and improve efficiency at all levels of government departments. With the growing volumes of paper, the adoption for digital documents can enable staff and constituents to achieve huge cost savings.
 

Healthcare applications is poised to see sharp growth through 2024 propelled by the growing adoption of HIM, PACS, RIS systems and EMR systems, coupled with the regulatory demand for patient data recording. Integration of EDMS with existing healthcare systems can result in enhanced clinical efficiency and improved patient care. Growth of the IT healthcare market globally, is also driving the demand for advanced patient monitoring systems in hospitals and clinics.
 

North America and Europe is likely to account for a majority of the electronic document management system market share led by the adoption of such solutions in healthcare and financial industries in these regions. The U.S. market dominated the industry in 2016 on account of the presence of technology giants and high technology penetration. Asia-Pacific region is forecast to register significant growth up to 2024 impelled by favourable government initiatives in countries such as China, Japan and India.
 

The demand to streamline workflow and improve efficiency has led to increase in adoption of the solution across industry verticals such as medical, government and BFSI. EDMS enable organizations to manage and control the documentation process. Furthermore, it controls the creation, authentication, storage, distribution, centralization, deletion, retrieval and collaboration of the documents. Such systems help organizations to streamline their content and organize their workflow.