iBabs

iBabs is a leading board meeting and corporate governance solution that originated in the Netherlands and has evolved into one of Europe’s most trusted meeting management platforms. Established out of a collaboration with the Dutch government ministries in 1997, iBabs initially focused on workflow support and later broadened into the decision-making and board meeting management space. In 2010, with the widespread adoption of tablets in professional settings, iBabs launched its app-based solution for iOS, soon expanding to Android and Windows, further increasing its global reach. Over the years, its customer base has grown to more than 3,000 organizations and over 300,000 users across more than 26 countries, with significant penetration in cities, government ministries, financial institutions, health care, education, and private companies. The company’s international momentum was solidified in 2017, when Euronext, the leading pan-European stock exchange, acquired a majority stake in iBabs. This acquisition positioned iBabs as a cornerstone of Euronext’s Corporate Services division, supporting an ambitious strategy of corporate governance enablement and accelerating product development and outreach. Today, iBabs operates with a diverse, experienced team—many of whom have been with the company for over a decade—delivering its solution across a breadth of industries and organization sizes. iBabs’ platform brings simplicity and security to the process of board and committee meeting management. At its core, iBabs is designed as a paperless solution encompassing agenda creation, document management, minute taking, action tracking, decision recording, and digital signing—all managed from a centralized, cloud-secure environment. Users can schedule meetings, distribute documents, assign tasks, track decisions, capture votes (with anonymity if required), and manage attendance. The platform offers a dashboard homepage that delivers real-time updates, automated reminders, and a comprehensive library for agendas, action items, and meeting documentation. Security is a paramount focus, given the sensitive nature of board communications and corporate documents. iBabs safeguards client data with AES-256-bit encryption, meeting the stringent standards used by financial institutions and government bodies. The solution also features role-based access controls, two-factor authentication, automatic backups, device purges, and full ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015 compliance. For clients operating in Europe, GDPR compliance is assured with hosting on GDPR-proof, ISO-certified servers. The “secure by design” philosophy permeates all aspects of the iBabs solution, including mobile apps for iOS and Android, delivering end-to-end protection for data in transit and at rest. Integration and extensibility are other highlights. iBabs works seamlessly with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure Active Directory, enabling organizations to leverage existing workflows, authentication standards, and digital collaboration tools. The platform supports PDF conversion, digital note-taking, real-time collaboration, and, more recently, in-app video conferencing and live meeting streaming—a feature especially valuable for public sector customers seeking transparency.

iBabs distinguishes itself from other board management and governance software through a blend of core strengths that directly address the operational, security, and efficiency demands of companies, nonprofits, and public organizations. Its primary competitive edge lies in a meticulously designed, standalone meeting management platform that puts user experience and secure accessibility at the forefront. Unlike solutions that are tightly interwoven with broader IT ecosystems such as Microsoft 365, iBabs purposefully separates board activities from the general IT environment while still offering seamless integrations with familiar productivity tools. This approach is especially valuable for organizations that need strict segregation of governance data and prefer dedicated, specialized digital infrastructure for board activities. Another central advantage is iBabs’ exceptional security framework, grounded in AES-256 encryption and rigorous ISO 27001/27002 compliance. With all data hosted in highly regulated EU-based infrastructures, and features like role-based access, multi-factor authentication, and consistent GDPR adherence, iBabs attracts public sector clients, financial institutions, and entities handling sensitive information. The assurance that governance data remains secure in a designated, auditable environment is a recurring theme in client reviews and enterprise adoption trends.

• Small Businesses (1-99)
• Mid Market (100-500)
• Enterprise (500+)