Darwinbox Atlas
Darwinbox — AI-Native HCM for Global Enterprises
Darwinbox is a mobile-first, cloud-based HCM platform for large and mid-sized enterprises, offering an end-to-end HR suite including Core HR, Time & Attendance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Performance, Engagement, and People Analytics with enterprise-grade security and compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001 (claimed alignment)
- SOC 2 (claimed alignment)
- GDPR (claimed alignment)
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
MENA, EU, India, Singapore, Global
Hosting
SAML-based SSO with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Infisign; contextual, role-based access for analytics/reporting; multi-tenant logical data separation. Monitoring via Prometheus/Grafana, OpenDLP, and ELK; regular penetration testing and host scanning; AWS Trusted Advisor and Inspector. Cryptography: SHA-512 hashing for passwords/PII references; AES referenced for data-in-transit between application/database layers; encrypted, geo-distributed backups.
Feature Scope
- All-in-one analytics engine embedded in Darwinbox HCM: consumer-grade UI, embedded dashboards, and seamless UX across modules.
- Report Builder: create/schedule reports on attributes, transactions, summaries, forms data, and custom fields; role-based and contextual security for dataset creation, sharing, and publishing; persona-based operational dashboards; scope-specific insights, adoption metrics, reminders, and smart suggestions.
- Dashboards: module-level operational dashboards and BI summary dashboards; persona-specific, curated analytics; AI-backed smart nudges; scheduling, push notifications, and smart summaries for easy consumption.
- Data Lab: centralizes and models people/business data with integrations via pre-built connectors (iPaaS), open APIs, and import/export to create an extensible analytical model.
- AI-powered analytics (Darwinbox Sense): predictive modelling (e.g., attrition risk), contextual insights, and smart nudges to drive action from dashboards.
- Use-case packs: Attrition Analytics, Headcount Analytics (trends by org/gender/tenure), Talent Acquisition Analytics (offer rejection reasons, TAT reduction), Performance Analytics (competency gaps, target achievement).
- Integrations and extensibility: RESTful APIs with fine-grained endpoint controls; prepackaged connectors/templates and low-code recipes via Darwinbox Studio; low-code extensions via Darwinbox Amplify for feature enhancements and cross-module validations; MS Teams/WhatsApp channels for engagement.
- Security (platform-level, benefits People Analytics): SAML-based SSO with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD); support for SSO via Infisign with role-based provisioning and central audit logging; role-based/contextual access; multi-tenant logical data separation; monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana, OpenDLP, ELK; regular penetration testing and host scanning; AWS security tools (Trusted Advisor, Inspector); cryptography referenced (passwords/PII with SHA-512 hashing; AES encryption for data-in-transit between layers).
- Compliance posture: aligns with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
- Mobile-first HCM context: voice bot, push notifications, facial recognition attendance; integrated Reporting & Analytics across the suite.
- Data integrity for analytics/AI: validation, de-duplication, consistent labeling; secure backups.
Pricing hints: Darwinbox promotes transparent, modular pricing with lower TCO (claim: ~40% less than Workday) and pay-for-what-you-use. Extensibility (Darwinbox Studio) mentions a subscription with tiered, pay-per-use options and annual fees for predictability; overall quote-based for enterprises.
Security hints: SAML-based SSO with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD); SSO integration with Infisign (role-based provisioning, central audit logging); role-based/contextual access for analytics/reporting; multi-tenant logical data separation; monitoring and visibility via Prometheus, Grafana, OpenDLP, ELK; regular penetration testing and host scanning; AWS Trusted Advisor and Inspector; cryptography referenced: SHA-512 for passwords (hashing) and AES encryption for data in transit between application/database layers; encrypted, geo-distributed backups for resilience.
Compliance hints: Claims alignment with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
Implementation hints: Rapid Implementation Methodology (variant of Inflexion 2.0): faster design/decisions via a 2-week in-person sprint; same-day config, test, and signoff; ready-to-choose best practices. Stated implementation time < 3 weeks, with HCM-as-a-service hypercare, 48 hours of system training and live query/support sessions; focus on faster admin ramp-up and higher adoption.
Support hints: Dedicated success manager (personalized support instead of generic queues); HCM-as-a-service hypercare model; training via Darwinbox Academy and Help Portal; global footprint.
Integration hints: Central Data Lab with pre-built connectors (iPaaS), open APIs, and import/export; RESTful APIs with fine-grained endpoint control and key rotation; 100+ prepackaged connectors and 50+ templates via Darwinbox Studio (low-code); SSO with Microsoft Entra ID and Infisign; channels like MS Teams and WhatsApp for engagement/notifications; supports integration across HR, payroll, ATS, ERP.
Features at a Glance
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
Integrations
- Azure AD integration
- MS Teams integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Recruiting & ATS
- Recruiting analytics
Pricing Model
On request
Modular, pay-for-what-you-use approach across HCM; Atlas is typically sold as part of Darwinbox HCM. Extensibility (Darwinbox Studio) offers subscription with tiered, pay-per-use options and annual fees for predictability. Darwinbox markets lower TCO (claimed ~40% less than Workday). Final pricing is quote-based.
Implementation
Focus on faster admin ramp-up and higher adoption; HCM-as-a-service hypercare model post go-live.
Support
Dedicated Customer Success Manager · Email · Help Center/Knowledge Base · Live training/Q&A sessions
Time zones: Global footprint
Personalized support via dedicated success manager rather than generic queues; hypercare model; training via Darwinbox Academy and Help Portal.
Integrations
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
SSOSAML-based SSO for authentication and role-based access
Darwinbox Amplify
OtherLow-code extensions for feature enhancements and cross-module validations
Microsoft Teams
OtherEngagement, notifications, and nudges
REST API (Darwinbox Open APIs)
APIRESTful APIs with fine-grained endpoint control and key rotation
Darwinbox Studio
OtherLow-code iPaaS with 100+ prepackaged connectors and 50+ templates for HR, payroll, ATS, ERP
Engagement and notifications channel
Infisign
SSOSSO integration with role-based provisioning and central audit logging
Import/Export
OtherBulk data import/export for Data Lab and reporting