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Compliance-First Document Management
Built for regulated industries since day one. Uniting documents, data, and workflows in a single, secure, cloud-native system.
Compliance-Driven Document Management for Regulated Industries
Tired of systems treating compliance as an afterthought? For strictly regulated industries like yours, compliance must be weaved in to a Document Management System by-design, not added on as a feature.
What Makes CARA Different
Most document management systems focus on simple storage and collaboration. CARA is designed specifically for compliance-driven environments where governance, traceability, and control are mission-critical, not optional.
Compliance Built-In
Mandatory metadata, controlled states, and governed document lifecycles ensure every file meets regulatory expectations from creation to archive.
True Auditability
Complete audit trails capture every action, version, signature, and workflow step automatically and without added admin.
Governed Collaboration
Workflows enforce consistency across teams and locations, with controlled reviews, automated routing, and compliant e-signatures.
Granular Access Control
Permissions that scale with organisational complexity — from simple roles to advanced rule- and attribute-based access needed in regulated environments.
Risk Reduction at the Core
Built-in safeguards across workflows, metadata, lifecycles, and permissions eliminate common compliance risks before they occur.
What CARA Offers:
Document Creation, Editing & Storage
Access Control, Audit Trails, Versioning, Rights & Roles
Secure, Compliant AI
Workspaces & Filters
Collaborative Authoring
Customisable Workflows & Automation
Advanced Search
Reporting & Dashboards
Adaptable UI
Mobile App
Sargento Foods: Compliant Content Management Made Easy with CARA
Leading food manufacturer and household-name, Sargento, moves compliance content and workflows to The CARA Platform for on-demand access, advanced lifecycle controls & flexible user experiences.
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AI-Powered Document Management
The only AI you can trust with your regulated content.
CARA’s built-in AI redefines everyday document management; generating, classifying, tagging, and extracting data in real time. All within your secure, compliant CARA environment. No data ever leaves the platform, and every action remains traceable and auditable.s
View full AI CapabilitiesComprehensive Compliance Management
CARA’s workflows, reports, audit trails, and configurable user permissions mean effortless compliance with regulations like FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA. Automatically track document actions in a secure trail and quickly create compliance reports for seamless audits.
CARA Compliance
Strict Security & Access Control
Designed with regulated industries in mind; everything in CARA operates within a layer of strict security. Control access with role-based permissions, ensuring only authorised users can manage documents. Protect sensitive data with encryption to meet GDPR standards, automated backups ensure data is secure for the long-term, plus so much more. See our full security features below.
CARA Security FeaturesAdvanced Document Control
Streamline Version Control: Always access the latest version with automated numbering and archiving, eliminating version confusion.
Compliant eSignatures: Approve documents faster with eSignatures fully compliant with regulatory standards, complete with traceable approval history.
Automated Document Lifecycle: Save hours of manual effort with automated lifecycle processes designed to streamline your workflow.p
Integration & Scalability
Effortless Integration: Seamlessly connect your CRM, G-Suite, Slack, and more of your business’ favourite tools with CARA’s API-first approach for smooth data exchange and automated processes.
Future-Ready Scalability: Scale effortlessly with CARA’s modular design, supporting growth without compromising performance or compliance.
Designed for Users, Approved by Compliance
Effortlessly track compliance metrics and uncover insights with customisable dashboards and reports. CARA’s intuitive interface simplifies document management, saving time, reducing training, and boosting productivity.a
Leading Enterprise Document Management Systems for Regulated Industries (2026 Guide)
This guide highlights the leading Enterprise Document Management Systems built to meet the demands of highly regulated industries like financial services, manufacturing, government, and life sciences — so you can compare, shortlist, and move forward with confidence
Read the blogSupporting Your Business at Every Level
Whether you’re an emerging company, a mid-tier organisation, or a large enterprise, CARA has the flexibility and power to support your business at every stage of its journey.
Emerging Company
For emerging companies, CARA provides:
- A cost-effective solution with essential document management features
- Easy setup and intuitive user interface for quick adoption
- Scalable infrastructure that grows with your business without requiring large upfront investments
- Built-in best practices and compliance features to establish a strong foundation for future growth
- Flexibility to add more features as your needs evolve
Mid-size Organisation
As your company expands, CARA adapts to meet more complex needs:
- Advanced workflow automation to streamline growing business processes
- Enhanced collaboration tools to support larger, potentially distributed teams
- Sophisticated security and access control features to manage an expanding user base
- Integrations with a wide range of business systems and applications
- Customisable dashboards and analytics to provide deeper insights into your content and processes
Enterprise
For large enterprises, CARA provides comprehensive, enterprise-grade solutions:
- Robust, highly scalable architecture capable of handling massive volumes of data and users
- Advanced features for complex, multi-step workflows across multiple departments
- Extensive compliance and audit capabilities to meet stringent regulatory requirements
- Global content delivery and multi-language support for international operations
- Enterprise-level security features including SSO, MFA, and granular access controls