What is Kenesto?

Kenesto is a cloud-based document management system designed specifically for engineers and designers, providing a powerful alternative to traditional product data management (PDM) systems. Tailored for small- and medium-sized companies, it supports seamless collaboration, secure file storage, version control, and permission management across diverse document types. With Kenesto Drive, users can work with cloud documents directly from their PC, mirroring the experience of a local drive while ensuring everyone always accesses the most current version.

The platform simplifies document sharing, annotation, and external collaboration thanks to integrated tools and advanced features like web-based editing, automated link creation, and intelligent document categorization. By combining advanced AI and machine learning for tasks such as table extraction and automated link creation in construction PDFs, Kenesto delivers an efficient, user-friendly experience that surpasses basic consumer cloud storage solutions, making it a compelling choice for collaborative project workflows in engineering environments.

Features

Cloud-Based Storage: Secure online storage for engineering and design documents
Version Control: Automatic versioning and file locking to prevent conflicts
Kenesto Drive: Access and edit cloud files from PC as if they were on a local drive
Collaboration Tools: Share, view, annotate, and manage documents with internal and external users
Permission Management: Flexible control over user access and document categories
AI-Powered PDF Management: Automated link creation and table extraction with machine learning
Category Assignment: Organize documents using customizable categories
Integration Support: Easily connect with platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud