CMIS (Content Management Interoperability Services) is a standard that allows content management systems to communicate with each other. It is based on the ATOM format and uses RESTful services. CMIS defines object types, capabilities, services, and an XML schema for repositories, workspaces, collections, and individual objects. Key services include getting repository information, navigating folders and objects, querying, checking out/in documents, and creating/updating/deleting content and relationships.