Borealis as an Alternative to Jambo

Q: How long does implementation take?

Most organizations are operational within a few weeks . The Borealis team handles setup, import, and configuration tailored to your workflows.

Q: What industries use Borealis?

Governm ent, infrastructure, oil and gas, mining, transportation, and utilities — industries where compli ance and accountability are essential.

The smarter choice for thorough stakeholder management

Both Borealis and Jambo support stakeholder relationship management.

But while Jambo focuses on simplicity and responsive design for teams starting their engagement journey, Borealis is built for organizations managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in regulated industries — where compliance, traceability, and reporting precision define success.

With more than 20 years of experience across critical infrastructure, transportation, and utilities, Borealis provides the enterprise-grade functionality, security, and scalability that public and private sector teams rely on.

Both Borealis and Jambo support stakeholder relationship management.

Companies that chose Borealis

Comparing Borealis vs Jambo for high-impact projects

When it comes to managing stakeholders in highly regulated or multi-jurisdictional environments — where accountability and transparent reporting are essential — Borealis delivers the depth, flexibility, and compliance-ready tools needed to keep projects moving forward.

Feature / Capability

Ease of use vs depth

Intuitive but highly configurable; supports complex workflows, permissions, and integrations across departments.

Simple interface designed for small-to-medium teams managing straightforward projects.

Land access & compensation

Advanced GIS with shapefile import, parcel mapping, and compensation tracking (eligibility, instalments, audits).

Map-based visualization of stakeholders and activities; no dedicated land access or compensation module.

Grievance management

Centralized grievance and issue tracking aligned with IFC, ICMM, and GRI standards; includes anonymous submission workflows and audit trails.

Core issue logging; lacks standardized grievance workflows or IFC/ICMM compliance alignment.

Analytics & reporting

Real-time dashboards, customizable templates, and automated scheduling for compliance-ready reporting.

Offers analytics and custom dashboards; limited automation or audit-ready templates.

Mobile access

Native mobile app for iOS and Android with full offline capability — capture notes, photos, and complaints in the field.

Fully responsive design accessible on any device; no native application or offline functionality.

Email & meeting capture

Free native Outlook and Gmail integration, Microsoft 365 sync, and automatic linking of communications to stakeholder records.

Free Outlook add-in for manual record creation; limited automation and no Gmail integration.

AI capabilities

Integrated AI features for summarizing communications, creating follow-ups, and translating stakeholder data — configurable by admins.

“Jambo Secure AI” opt-in tools for summarization and sentiment analysis; limited automation and workflow integration.

Multilingual interface

Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic.

Primarily English.

Customization & scalability

Modular design allows teams to add functionality for land, grievances, and social performance as projects grow.

Scales for project count and users but offers fixed configuration with limited customization.

Security

ISO 27001:2022 certified; hosted in Tier 3 data centers with advanced encryption, SAML SSO, and MFA.

Hosted on AWS with strong encryption and internal security protocols; not ISO 27001 certified.

Industry experience

20+ years serving mining, oil & gas, utilities, government, and infrastructure sectors.

Founded in 2018; widely used by government and consulting teams for smaller-scale engagements.

Support

Dedicated account manager and long-term customer success partnership at no extra cost.

Responsive support and onboarding by IAP2-trained Customer Success Representatives.

Comparing Borealis vs Jambo for high-impact projects

Ease of use vs depth

Intuitive but highly configurable; supports complex workflows, permissions, and integrations across departments.

Simple interface designed for small-to-medium teams managing straightforward projects.

Land access & compensation

Advanced GIS with shapefile import, parcel mapping, and compensation tracking (eligibility, instalments, audits).

Map-based visualization of stakeholders and activities; no dedicated land access or compensation module.

Grievance management

Centralized grievance and issue tracking aligned with IFC, ICMM, and GRI standards; includes anonymous submission workflows and audit trails.

Core issue logging; lacks standardized grievance workflows or IFC/ICMM compliance alignment.

Analytics & reporting

Real-time dashboards, customizable templates, and automated scheduling for compliance-ready reporting.

Offers analytics and custom dashboards; limited automation or audit-ready templates.

Mobile access

Native mobile app for iOS and Android with full offline capability — capture notes, photos, and complaints in the field.

Fully responsive design accessible on any device; no native offline functionality.

Email & meeting capture

Native Outlook and Gmail integration, Microsoft 365 sync, and automatic linking of communications to stakeholder records.

Free Outlook add-in for manual record creation; limited automation and no Gmail integration.

AI capabilities

Integrated AI features for summarizing communications, creating follow-ups, and translating stakeholder data — configurable by admins.

“Jambo Secure AI” opt-in tools for summarization and sentiment analysis; limited automation and workflow integration.

Multilingual interface

Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic.

Primarily English.

Customization & scalability

Modular design allows teams to add functionality for land, grievances, and social performance as projects grow.

Scales for project count and users but offers fixed configuration with limited customization.

Security

ISO 27001:2022 certified; hosted in Tier 3 data centers with advanced encryption, SAML SSO, and MFA.

Hosted on AWS with strong encryption and internal security protocols; not ISO 27001 certified.

Industry experience

20+ years serving mining, oil & gas, utilities, government, and infrastructure sectors.

Founded in 2018; widely used by government and consulting teams for smaller-scale engagements.

Support

Dedicated account manager and long-term customer success partnership at no extra cost.

Responsive support and onboarding by IAP2-trained Customer Success Representatives.

Designed for industries where compliance and trust matter

Preserve institutional knowledge, coordinate teams across departments, and maintain consistent, compliant communication records. Borealis gives utilities the ability to manage stakeholder interactions efficiently, from planning to operations.

“The main benefit of Borealis is that it gives us a central repository where anybody from the various lines of business can go in and see exactly what consultation work has been done.”

— Paul Dalmazzi, Environmental Planner, Hydro One

Coordinate engagement across large-scale, multi-year infrastructure projects with full visibility into interactions, commitments, and social risks. Borealis integrates land access, issues, and engagement data so teams can manage every phase of construction effectively.

“I needed a system that could give me landowner data, last record of contact, and damage releases signed… We worked with Borealis to make sure the software would let us do everything we needed to do with a single tool.”

— Alain Parisé, Land Director, Trans Mountain

Accelerate permitting and engagement with tools that integrate geographic mapping, stakeholder tracking, and reporting. Borealis helps renewable and clean energy developers maintain transparent, compliant relationships with communities and regulators.

“Borealis has transformed our stakeholder engagement processes. The ability to integrate mapping with our data has helped us significantly reduce risks and work more efficiently.”

— Community Engagement Manager, Global Renewable Energy Company

Manage outreach and engagement across regions, maintain consistent records, and provide regulators and leadership with clear metrics that demonstrate transparency and progress.

“For the last two years, Borealis has been a critical tool in tracking and amplifying our varied communications. From tracking one-on-one engagements to organizing and managing broad issues and developing smart communications to large and diverse, yet targeted groups, CN has found Borealis to be an essential and invaluable tool.”

— David Woodruff, Assistant Vice President & Head of U.S. Public and Government Affairs at CN

Functional differences that matter

1. Advanced land and GIS workflows

Where Jambo provides map-based visualization, Borealis offers full GIS integration, shapefile import, and compensation tracking — allowing organizations to link land parcels, owners, and engagement records with precision.

2. Integrated Artificial Intelligence

While Jambo offers limited, opt-in AI for summaries and sentiment analysis, Borealis provides fully integrated, secure AI across the platform. With Ask Borealis for natural language queries, AI Insights for trend detection, and an AI Writing Assistant for translation and summarization, Borealis delivers faster insights and streamlined workflows without compromising data privacy.

3. Reporting for boards and regulators

Automate complex reporting cycles. With configurable dashboards and scheduling, Borealis eliminates manual data compilation and ensures audit trails are always intact.

4. Integrated communication capture

Unlike systems that rely on manual email imports, Borealis connects natively with Outlook and Gmail to automatically log correspondence and meetings in real time. It can also connect with Mail Chimp to keep stakeholder database and outreach efforts aligned automatically.

5. Enterprise-grade scalability

Borealis supports multiple projects, departments, and geographies within a single instance, which is ideal for government, infrastructure, and utility organizations managing long-term stakeholder programs.

6. Multilingual and globally supported

Borealis is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic, supported by a global customer success team providing help in your time zone.

Security and control

Built on ISO 27001:2022 certification with advanced encryption, user access control, and SAML-based single sign-on. Borealis protects sensitive stakeholder data in compliance with global standards.

Make the right choice from the start

When evaluating stakeholder management software, consider:

Can the system support audit-ready workflows and regulatory reporting like ROC reports?
Is there an offline mobile option for field teams?
How is data quality maintained over time?
What level of customization does it offer as projects evolve?
What kind of partnership and guidance is provided post-implementation?

Borealis was designed to meet these needs — proven over two decades of supporting stakeholder engagement in regulated industries.

FAQ

How long does implementation take?

Most organizations are operational within a few weeks. The Borealis team handles setup, import, and configuration tailored to your workflows.

Have you migrated data from Jambo before?

Yes. Several organizations have transitioned from Jambo to Borealis. Our specialists ensure smooth migration and data continuity.

How is pricing different from Jambo?

Both use per-user pricing. Borealis offers decreasing rates at scale and includes advanced compliance modules, making it cost-efficient for enterprise teams.

What industries use Borealis?

Government, infrastructure, oil and gas, mining, transportation, and utilities — industries where compliance and accountability are essential.

How is support different?

Every Borealis client benefits from a dedicated account manager and customer success partner who ensure smooth adoption and long-term success with the platform. Our comprehensive Help Center—complete with video tutorials—provides 24/7 self-service support. In addition, Borealis delivers personalized onboarding, training, and account management in English, French, and Spanish, with support available across all time zones.

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With Borealis, you gain more than a platform — you gain a committed partner with decades of experience helping organizations manage stakeholder relationships, compliance, and reporting.

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Borealis as an Alternative to Jambo

Borealis as an Alternative to Jambo

The smarter choice for thorough stakeholder management

Companies that chose Borealis

Comparing Borealis vs Jambo for high-impact projects

Comparing Borealis vs Jambo for high-impact projects

Comparing Borealis vs Jambo for high-impact projects

Designed for industries where compliance and trust matter

Designed for industries where compliance and trust matter

Functional differences that matter

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Advanced land and GIS workflows

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Integrated Artificial Intelligence

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Reporting for boards and regulators

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Integrated communication capture

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Enterprise-grade scalability

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Multilingual and globally supported

Security and control

Make the right choice from the start

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More than software. A partner you can trust

More than software.
A partner you can trust