Galvanize (ACL)

Galvanize is the cloud-based platform that evolved from ACL (Audit Command Language), the long-established data analytics software used by auditors and compliance professionals. ACL Analytics, the desktop tool, was rebranded under the Galvanize umbrella after ACL Services Ltd. was acquired by Galvanize (which was itself acquired by Diligent in 2020). The Galvanize platform now integrates the legacy ACL analytical engine with modern cloud-based dashboards and continuous monitoring.

Yes—Galvanize is specifically designed to connect to major ERP systems including SAP and Oracle, extracting transactional data on a scheduled basis for automated risk analysis. Pre-built connectors and data analysis scripts allow organizations to monitor for anomalies, segregation-of-duties violations, and compliance issues without manual data exports. This real-time monitoring capability is one of the platform's core value propositions for internal audit teams.

Galvanize covers operational risk, financial risk, and compliance risk through customizable analytics that flag duplicate payments, unauthorized transactions, fraud patterns, and policy violations. It supports continuous controls monitoring (CCM) frameworks aligned with standards like COSO and SOX. The platform also provides case management workflows for investigating and remediating flagged issues.

The modern Galvanize platform is delivered as a cloud-based SaaS solution hosted on secure infrastructure, eliminating the need for on-premise server installation for the core platform. However, data connectors that interface with on-premise ERP systems like SAP may require lightweight local agents. The SaaS model allows Galvanize to push updates and new analytics continuously without client-side upgrades.