Audit Edge

Powering the next generation of risk & compliance

Sponsor

Geels Norton

About the Client

Geels Norton is a compliance and advisory firm that helps organizations navigate cybersecurity, privacy, and AI regulations with confidence. They specialize in SOC, ISO, SSPA, and NIST audits and GRC program development/enhancement.

Accelerated audit completion times by

40%

Reduced manual report drafting by 80% through automation

UX + UI Design
Front and Backend Development
Product Support
Business Model Coaching

CHALLENGE

Geels Norton had deep domain expertise but lacked the technology to match it. Their team needed a modern, efficient way to conduct audits across multiple frameworks while giving clients a scalable, accessible tool to manage daily risk controls. Existing platforms were bloated, overpriced, and not built for firms that value precision and practicality.

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CHALLENGE

Geels Norton had deep domain expertise but lacked the technology to match it. Their team needed a modern, efficient way to conduct audits across multiple frameworks while giving clients a scalable, accessible tool to manage daily risk controls. Existing platforms were bloated, overpriced, and not built for firms that value precision and practicality.

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APPROACH

We collaborated closely with the founders to translate years of audit expertise into a clean, functional product suite. Built inRuby on Rails, the system emphasizes flexibility, automation, and data integrity. Our process combined technical architecture with design workshops to align every feature to the real workflow of auditors and clients alike.

SOLUTION

We delivered two integrated platforms:

  • AuditEdge for Auditors: an end-to-end audit tool for compliance professionals, including automated report generation, detailed workflows, and dynamic control mapping across SOC, NIST, and ISO frameworks.

  • AuditEdge GRC: a GRC management platform for clients to track controls, manage daily compliance, and prepare for audits without the cost or complexity of legacy or over complicated systems.

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SOLUTION

We delivered two integrated platforms:

  • AuditEdge for Auditors: an end-to-end audit tool for compliance professionals, including automated report generation, detailed workflows, and dynamic control mapping across SOC, NIST, and ISO frameworks.

  • AuditEdge GRC: a GRC management platform for clients to track controls, manage daily compliance, and prepare for audits without the cost or complexity of legacy or over complicated systems.

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Enabled

client self-service and ongoing compliance readines

Created

a scalable product foundation for future revenue growth

Brought

structure, speed, and scalability to Geels Norton’s operations

Extended

their service model into a true SaaS enabled advisory offering.

“They helped bring our vision to life. We’ve spent years in this space, and they understood exactly what we were trying to build.”

— Bryan Geels, Co-Founder

“The Firm Studio team is an incredible partner and an extension of our team. They’re not just developers — they’re thought partners in how we scale our business.”

— Nick Norton, Co-Founder

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