Meet the 2025 Connector Award winners

The winner

ZoomInfo is the leading Go-To-Market Intelligence Platform, driving the shift from systems of record to systems of execution or platforms that give teams context on their accounts, driving what happens next. Founded in 2007 as DiscoverOrg with a mission to unlock growth potential through better data, the company acquired ZoomInfo in 2019 and became publicly traded in 2020, marking a significant milestone in their journey to transform how businesses connect and grow.

The story

As ZoomInfo prepared for its IPO and beyond, the team faced a critical challenge: scaling their processes while managing risk across disconnected systems like Salesforce and SAP. The company needed to move beyond manual workflows to streamline SOX control performance and testing processes while gaining near real-time, cross-functional insights. They turned to AuditBoard’s centralized platform to build a scalable, automated, and connected risk program fit for a public company.

Key results

• Saved 462+ hours in internal audit testing time annually.
• Reduced key control count by 33.
• Scaled analytics to cover 25% of IT general controls, enabling 100% population testing versus traditional sampling.
• Reduced quarterly workload by 10 hours while providing more comprehensive assurance.

The winner

The Bank of Ireland Group is a diversified Financial Services Group. Bank of Ireland, now a subsidiary of Bank of Ireland Group plc, was established in 1783 by Royal Charter. A traditional, relationship-driven retail and commercial bank with a conservative business philosophy, they have a clear and compelling strategy: stronger relationships, a simpler business, and a sustainable company.

The story

The team’s previous audit solution was holding them back with rigid workflows, a poor audit trail, and a lack of resource planning. These limitations created process friction and hindered operational efficiency. After evaluating several platforms, Bank of Ireland chose AuditBoard for its user-friendly interface, configurability, and robust reporting tools. The move to a centralized platform delivered immediate gains in productivity, accountability, and alignment with strategic goals.

Key results

• Reduced report preparation time by over 70% by providing live, centralized management information.
• Cut the audit plan change cycle time by 50% through streamlined approvals fully managed within AuditBoard.
• Increased stakeholder satisfaction and trust by enabling direct, on-demand access to audit information.

The winner

NeueHealth is a value-driven healthcare company grounded in the belief that all health consumers are entitled to high-quality, coordinated healthcare. They are delivering the future of integrated healthcare by deploying a differentiated, value-driven approach that is built on alignment and focused on the consumer.

The story

As a rapidly growing company, NeueHealth faced mounting audit, risk, and compliance demands. The organization needed a central solution to manage SOX and streamline controls, optimize risk management processes, and continuously adapt to change. AuditBoard provided a scalable foundation, enabling shared workflows that connected the Audit, Risk, and InfoSec functions. This unified approach reduced duplicative efforts, improved alignment on key enterprise risks, and allowed teams to manage risk assessments with greater consistency and efficiency.

Key results

• Enabled flexible management of controls and risks to match rapid business changes.
• Streamlined testing and reporting processes with AI-powered features.
• Improved visibility into risk, strengthened cross-functional alignment, and enabled more efficient decision-making.

The winner

Syniverse is a global company that provides mobile communications and technology services. Its mission is to connect mobile users around the world by offering solutions including mobile messaging, roaming, network services, and fraud prevention to mobile network operators and enterprises.

The story

The team at Syniverse was determined to move beyond disconnected manual processes, organizational silos, and redundant auditing. Their goal was to build a cohesive GRC ecosystem where risks could be identified and managed from a single source of truth. They created a modern, forward-thinking program by integrating AuditBoard with other modernized security tools for real-time risk management. By aligning the security and internal audit teams under a unified NIST framework and risk taxonomy, they broke down silos and created powerful new efficiencies and continued strengthening their defense-in-depth strategy.

Key results

• Achieved $200,000 in direct cost savings by insourcing assessments.
• Enabled the CISO to report real-time risk metrics to the Board from a single source of truth.Streamlined remediation by connecting external auditor findings directly to internal action plans.
• Simplified controls rationalization across multiple frameworks using AI-powered features.

The winner

Tara has redefined governance, risk, and compliance at Collibra. As Head of GRC and Internal Audit, she positioned trust and accountability at the center of the company’s mission to empower Data Citizens. Through her leadership, risk and compliance became a source of strategic strength, driving resilience and reinforcing Collibra’s leadership in data and AI governance.

The story

Tara’s strategic adoption of AuditBoard transformed and united previously siloed functions, building a collaborative GRC model that gave teams ownership of their risk posture. By embedding AuditBoard into daily operations, she created transparency, alignment, and efficiency that accelerated Collibra’s ability to adapt. Her leadership turned technology into an enabler of culture, fostering a mindset where risk and compliance are viewed as strengths that advance the business.

Key results

• Drove a 50% reduction in resourcing time for compliance activities.
• Freed up the equivalent of 2+ FTEs, enabling reallocation to higher-priority initiatives without increasing headcount.
• Advanced a unified risk management strategy that positioned the GRC, Audit, and InfoSec teams as key strategic partners in the organization’s success.