The Network, Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Ralph Childs |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Integrated GRC Solutions Suite, Policy Management, Training & Communications, Compliance Management, Incident Management, CAPA/Remediation, Reporting and Analytics, Creative Services, Code of Conduct services, NetClaim®, Professional Services |
The Network, Inc. is a technology and service provider focused on delivering integrated GRC solutions aimed at assisting organizations in reducing risk and maintaining regulatory adherence. Its exclusive SaaS platform is built around the core principles of "Protect, Detect, Correct."
The company supports nearly 3,400 organizations worldwide across various sectors, encompassing close to 27 million employees globally.
History
Established in 1982 by Ralph Childs, a former FBI Special Agent and security advisor, The Network pioneered the first around-the-clock anonymous reporting system that allowed employees to confidentially report unethical or illegal conduct. Initially operating under the name National Business Crime Information Network, Inc., it soon adopted the abbreviated title The Network. Early expansion included the development of ethics awareness and training offerings to bolster corporate compliance initiatives.
NetClaim
During the mid-1990s, The Network expanded its portfolio by introducing NetClaim, a claims reporting system focused on workers’ compensation and related matters, which continues to be a key component of its product lineup.
Incident management
In 2005, the company unveiled its Case Management platform (currently known as Incident Management) designed to facilitate efficient handling of incidents by corporate investigators. This system was modernized with an updated release in 2010, replacing the earlier version.
Product development
By 2011, enhancements were made to its ethics and compliance training through interactive online modules alongside an upgraded Reporting & Analytics engine at the platform level. In April 2012, The Network launched a Policy Management solution that enables organizations to create, distribute, and monitor policies while incorporating collaboration tools and employee attestation tracking.
In 2013, additional products were introduced including CAPA/Remediation—supporting Incident Management by managing investigative follow-ups—and a Compliance Management solution focused on risk evaluation and employee feedback surveys.
In February 2013, The Network earned a Technology Innovator Award from GRC 20/20 Research for its Integrated GRC Suite—a SaaS offering that seamlessly connects compliance data across incidents, policies, training programs, and corrective measures—praised as the "Apple of GRC" for its design excellence and user experience.
Compliance benchmarking
Since 2006, the company has released an annual Corporate Governance and Compliance Hotline Benchmarking Report that examines fraud reporting patterns across industries and organizational profiles. The 2013 edition underscored increased incident reporting rates, revealing that 72 percent of respondents bypassed management when submitting hotline reports.
Products
The company provides proprietary offerings including:
- Integrated GRC Solutions Suite
- Policy Management
- Training & Communications – interactive ethics and compliance learning modules
- Compliance Management – confidential incident reporting via phone and web, risk assessments, and surveys
- Incident Management – centralized tracking of events and incidents
- CAPA/Remediation – corrective action planning with root cause analysis
- Reporting and Analytics – sophisticated data visualization and analytics platform
- Creative Services – awareness campaigns and communication programs
- Code of Conduct services – development, design, and updates
- NetClaim® – claims reporting system
- Professional Services – deployment assistance, training, and ongoing client support
Market and Industry Recognition
The Network has been honored with several accolades acknowledging its excellence in awareness campaigns, training programs, communication efforts, and code of conduct initiatives, such as:
- 2008 Stevie Award for Best Professional Education - Interactive Multimedia: "Ethics Idol - Episode 2"
- 2011 Stevie Award Finalist for Best Professional Education - Interactive Multimedia
- 2012 IABC Gold Quill Award for Creative Communications
- 2013 IAVA Communicator Silver Award of Distinction
- 2013 Horizon Award recognizing Code of Conduct and Ethics Training
Affiliations
- Ethics and Compliance Officer Association (ECOA)
- Open Compliance & Ethics Group (OCEG) – Enterprise Member
- Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Associate-level Member