Was Borealis acquired? Who owns Borealis now?

Yes. In October 2025, Borealis was acquired by Irth Solutions, a cloud software company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that focuses on utility and infrastructure asset management, damage prevention, and land management. Borealis continues to operate under its own brand. For Canadian organizations evaluating the platform, this means Borealis is now a US-owned product, which has direct implications for data sovereignty, procurement eligibility, and long-term product direction.

Is Jambo or Borealis better for government procurement in Canada?

Jambo. It's the only Canadian-owned and actively developed SRM (stakeholder relationship management) software on the market, and it holds federal security clearances. It's already used by the Government of Canada, multiple provincial governments, and federal regulators. Canadian procurement policies increasingly favour Canadian-owned software with Canadian data hosting. Borealis is now owned by Irth Solutions, a US company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, which makes it ineligible under Buy Canadian procurement policies that require Canadian ownership.

Does Borealis have AI features?

Yes, Borealis has released AI-assisted features. However, it does not guarantee that AI processing occurs within Canadian borders, and there is no explicit commitment that user data will not be used to train AI models. Jambo's AI product, Jambo Secure AI, processes data exclusively within Canadian infrastructure and has a clear no-training commitment.

What sectors does Borealis serve?

Borealis has historically been strongest in global mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Following its acquisition by Irth Solutions in October 2025, the combined platform is focused on energy, utility, and telecommunications organizations managing large infrastructure performance. For Canadian government teams, public sector compliance, or duty-to-consult documentation, Jambo is best.

What sectors does Jambo serve in Canada?

Jambo serves a wide range of sectors, including federal and provincial governments, energy regulators (Canada Energy Regulator, Alberta Energy Regulator, BC Energy Regulator), Indigenous relations teams, public health organizations (Alberta Health Services, Primary Care Alberta), policing agencies (Edmonton Police Service, Calgary Police Service), and infrastructure and resource development companies doing stakeholder engagement or public consultation across Canada.

Is Jambo certified and audited for security?

Yes. Jambo holds ISO 27001:2022 (information security management) and ISO 27017:2015 (cloud security controls) certifications. It also holds federal security clearances and is used by agencies and organizations with strict security requirements. It is hosted in a secure, SOC-2-certified data centre in Canada. Can also be hosted in the US, Australia, and the EEA.

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Don't regret your next decision

If you're a StakeTracker customer looking for your next SRM (stakeholder relationship management) platform, you've likely already been pointed toward Borealis. Before you make a decision, it's worth knowing that Borealis is now US-owned, having been acquired by Irth Solutions of Columbus, Ohio, in October 2025.

For Canadian teams and organizations with data sovereignty requirements, that matters.

Jambo is the only 100% Canadian-owned and operated SRM on the market. We'll migrate your data, train your team, and get you up and running quickly, with no disruption to your stakeholder relationships.

Key differences

Why StakeTracker customers are choosing Jambo

You need a platform that does the same work StakeTracker did: creating stakeholder records, engagement logs, commitment tracking, and reporting, without complexity, cost, or risk.

Here's what you get with Jambo:

100% Canadian-owned and operated

Jambo is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Your data never crosses the border.

Data stored in Canada

All data is stored and processed on AWS Canada infrastructure, meeting federal and provincial data sovereignty requirements. Jambo Secure AI processes your data using Canadian infrastructure only.

Fast to implement

Most teams are live within weeks. We're not a months-long implementation project.

Government-grade security

ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27017:2015 certified. Federal security clearances held. Trusted by Canadian federal and provincial governments.

We can handle the migration

Our Customer Success team migrates your data from StakeTracker and structures your records from day one. You don't start from scratch.

Built for the same work

Stakeholder contact management, engagement logs, commitment tracking, reporting, and maps. Everything you were doing in StakeTracker, done better.

Duty-to-consult and Indigenous relations

Jambo is used by Indigenous relations teams and organizations doing duty-to-consult work across Canada. It's designed for the structured record-keeping these processes require. You can even auto-create Alberta RoC logs with Jambo.

Side-by-side comparison

Already been referred to Borealis?

Borealis was acquired by Irth Solutions, a US company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, in October 2025. For Canadian organizations with data sovereignty requirements or Buy Canadian procurement obligations, this ownership change has direct implications.

We've put together a full side-by-side comparison so you can evaluate both platforms and make an informed decision.

See the full Jambo vs Borealis comparison →

Jambo vs Borealis: feature and capability comparison

Feature / capability	Jambo	Borealis
Data sovereignty and security
Canadian data residency	✓ All data in Canada (AWS Canada)	~ Not confirmed publicly
AI processed in Canada	✓ Canada only, no model training	✗ Not guaranteed
Canadian ownership	✓ Edmonton, AB	✗ US-owned: Irth Solutions, Ohio (Oct 2025)
ISO 27001:2022	✓ Certified	✓ Certified
ISO 27017:2015	✓ Certified	~ Not confirmed publicly
Federal security clearances	✓ Held by Jambo	✗ Not applicable
Core SRM functionality
Stakeholder contact management	✓ Full contact and organization tracking	✓ Available
Interaction logging	✓ Structured records with attachments	✓ Available
Commitment tracking	✓ Full register with ownership	✓ Available - ESG framing
Grievance management	✓ Built-in	✓ Core feature
Reporting and dashboards	✓ Built-in and exportable	✓ Strong - ESG metrics focus
Maps and spatial visualization	✓ Geographic mapping powered by Esri	✓ Available
Canadian and public sector fit
Duty-to-consult documentation	✓ Purpose-built Jambo only	~ Not a core feature
Indigenous relations teams	✓ Actively used	~ Not Canada-specific
Gov of Canada / provincial governments	✓ Canada, AB, BC, NWT and more	✗ Not a primary market
Buy Canada procurement compliance	✓ Designed for this	✗ Not positioned for this
Energy regulator customers	✓ CER, AER, BCER	~ No Canadian regulator customers
AI features
AI-powered features	✓ Jambo Secure AI	✓ Available
No training on user data	✓ Explicit guarantee	~ Not guaranteed
AI processed in Canada	✓ Canadian infrastructure Jambo only	✗ Not offered
Platform and support
Customer success team	✓ IAP2-certified Canadian team	✓ Support offered
Implementation time	✓ 2–6 weeks	~ 3–6 months typical
International ESG reporting	~ Not primary focus	✓ Core Borealis strength

All Borealis information sourced from borealis.com

Jambo is trusted by governments and organizations worldwide

Who should choose Jambo

Is Jambo right for you?

If you were using StakeTracker for stakeholder engagement, public consultation, Indigenous relations, or community relations work in Canada, Jambo is built for exactly that.

Choose Jambo if you're:

A Canadian federal or provincial government team

Subject to Canadian data sovereignty or data residency requirements

Doing duty-to-consult or Indigenous relations work

A regulated utility, energy regulator, or Crown corporation

Running public consultations using IAP2 frameworks

Required to use Canadian-owned software under procurement policy

A public health, policing, or public safety organization

Using AI tools and needing a guarantee that your data stays in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Moving from StakeTracker to Jambo

Here are the answers to some common questions about Jambo and StakeTracker.

If you don't find the answer you're looking for, our friendly sales team is always here to help. You can contact us at hello@jambo.cloud.

What happens to my StakeTracker data?

StakeTracker is shutting down July 31. Jambo's Customer Success team can help you migrate your existing stakeholder records, engagement history, and contact data into Jambo. The process depends on the volume and structure of your data. Get in touch early to give yourself enough time before the deadline.

How quickly can we be live on Jambo?

Most teams are live within a few weeks of signing. We scope your implementation based on your data and team size and work to a timeline that suits you. We won't leave you without a system.

Can Jambo do everything StakeTracker did?

Yes. Jambo covers stakeholder contact management, engagement logging, commitment tracking, reporting, and mapping; the core work StakeTracker customers use daily. It also adds features such as Jambo Secure AI, geospatial tools, and automated creation of Alberta RoC log reports, which go beyond what StakeTracker offered.

Why shouldn't we just go with Borealis?

Borealis was acquired by a US company in October 2025. It is now a US-owned product. For Canadian government teams and organizations with data sovereignty requirements or Buy Canadian procurement obligations, this matters. Jambo is the only 100% Canadian-owned SRM on the market, with all data stored and processed in Canada. We've put together a full comparison at jambo.cloud/compare-jambo-vs-borealis.

Is Jambo right for Indigenous relations and duty-to-consult work?

Yes. Jambo is used by Indigenous relations teams and organizations doing duty-to-consult work across Canada. It's designed for the structured record-keeping these processes require, including the auto-creation of the Alberta Records of Consultation (RoC) log.

How does Jambo handle data security?

Jambo is ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27017:2015 certified. It holds federal security clearances and stores all data in a SOC-2-certified data centre in Canada using AWS Canada infrastructure. Jambo Secure AI processes AI features within Canadian infrastructure with no model training on customer data.

Can I migrate from Borealis to Jambo?

Yes. Jambo's customer success team works with organizations transitioning from other platforms, including Borealis. The migration process depends on the volume and structure of your existing data. Contact the Jambo team to discuss your specific situation.

Does Jambo support qualitative data analysis?

Yes. Jambo Insights combines two tools: Jambo Analytics (with over 250 preset questions, advanced filtering, and real-time KPI monitoring) and Jambo Custom Dashboards, which let teams build, share, and save tailored views of their engagement data. Together, they support both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Teams should review the full Jambo Insights feature set before drawing conclusions based on competitor claims about Jambo's analytics capabilities.

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