SideNote's architecture combines an OS-level detection engine, cognitive coaching models built in collaboration with Big Law practitioners, and a centralized intelligence engine — turning risky communications into coaching moments before they enter the corporate record.
SideNote pairs a high-speed detection engine with deep legal reasoning — working together at the endpoint to deliver sub-second compliance analysis.
The first layer — Detection Rails — handles real-time language analysis. Advanced NLP models scan every communication as it's composed, identifying patterns, context, and intent across dozens of risk categories simultaneously.
The second layer — Cognitive Legal Models — applies domain-specific legal reasoning to each detection. Developed in collaboration with Big Law practitioners, these models encode the nuances of antitrust law, securities regulation, employment standards, and more — transforming raw pattern matches into actionable legal assessments.
The detection layer runs on the endpoint for real-time speed, while the cognitive engine operates on your company's servers — providing deep analysis without any data leaving your network.
Every component of SideNote is purpose-built for the performance, security, and accuracy demands of regulated enterprises.
Transformer-based language models fine-tuned on millions of enterprise communications. Processes natural language at wire speed — analyzing syntax, semantics, and pragmatic intent to identify risk patterns invisible to keyword-based tools.
Domain-specific reasoning layers developed in collaboration with leading Big Law practitioners. Each model encodes regulatory frameworks — from Sherman Act antitrust provisions to SEC insider trading rules — and understands the legal elements, thresholds, and contextual factors that determine real-world risk.
An OS-level agent deployed via MDM, SCCM, or Intune monitors all communications on the device — regardless of application. Optional app-specific plugins for Outlook, Slack, and Teams enable elevated capabilities like outbox holds and full-context analysis. A centralized cognitive engine and compliance dashboard on your servers complete the architecture.
Centralized reporting for compliance officers and legal leadership. Real-time risk heatmaps, trend analysis across business units, anonymized coaching metrics, and audit-ready reporting — all without exposing individual communications.
SideNote integrates natively with the communication platforms your organization already uses — no proxies, no routing, no disruption.
The core agent runs at the operating system level, monitoring written communications across every application on the device — email clients, chat apps, document editors, browsers, and more. No gaps, no blind spots.
Optional plugins for Outlook, Gmail, Slack, and Teams unlock deeper capabilities. For email, plugins can temporarily hold messages in the outbox so the full context — subject line, recipients, and body — is analyzed before sending.
Monitors document creation and editing in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Detects compliance risks in shared documents, presentations, and spreadsheets as they're authored.
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