What is Polinode?
Polinode provides a comprehensive platform for organizational network analysis (ONA), enabling businesses to visualize and understand the informal networks that drive workplace collaboration and communication. The tool combines custom relationship-based surveys with passive data integrations from workplace tools like Office365, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and Slack to create detailed network maps that reveal how organizations actually function beyond formal org charts.
With capabilities to analyze networks containing up to 50,000 nodes and 250,000 edges, Polinode offers over 30 network metrics and powerful visualization tools. The platform helps identify key influencers, improve collaboration, prevent overload, support onboarding, promote diversity and inclusion, and design more effective organizational structures through data-driven insights.
Features
- Custom Surveys: Flexible relationship-based survey tools for collecting descriptive and network data
- Passive Data Integration: Automated data collection from workplace tools including Office365, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and Slack
- Network Visualization: Interactive network analysis tool capable of visualizing up to 50,000 nodes and 250,000 edges
- Advanced Analytics: Over 30 network metrics for comprehensive organizational analysis
- Enterprise Security: SOC 2 certified platform with AES256 encryption and multi-factor authentication
Use Cases
- Identifying key influencers and change agents within organizations
- Improving collaboration and breaking down departmental silos
- Designing more efficient and agile organizational structures
- Supporting employee onboarding and development programs
- Identifying hidden or emerging talent within the workforce
- Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Preventing collaboration overload and burnout
- Mapping partner ecosystems and external relationships
FAQs
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What is the maximum network size Polinode can handle?
All plans support networks with up to 50,000 nodes and 250,000 edges. For larger networks, users can contact Polinode for potential assistance. -
Does Polinode comply with EU data privacy regulations?
Yes, Polinode complies with GDPR and stores data in Amazon Web Services' eu-west-1 region in Ireland, incorporating EU model clauses in Enterprise and Partner agreements. -
Can Polinode be integrated into other software products?
Yes, Polinode offers embedded solutions for software vendors and developers who want to incorporate network analysis capabilities into their own products. -
Does Polinode offer educational or non-profit discounts?
Yes, Polinode provides discounted rates for academic and not-for-profit organizations, and offers free access for classroom use through a special application process.
