About Cambridge Intelligence
We help people make sense of complex, connected data – supporting decisions in mission-critical environments. This drives our mission to make the world safer.
What we do
Cambridge Intelligence provides visualization software development kits (SDKs) that developers and product teams use to build components for their own applications, enabling interactive exploration of complex, connected data.
Our impact
Our tools are used by organizations working in high-stakes domains – from law enforcement and national security to cyber security and fraud prevention. In these environments, clarity, performance, and reliability are essential to help people protect systems, communities, and organizations.
See how our technology supports critical work.
Why we exist
We believe that visualizing connections in data helps people understand complex situations more clearly, and respond more effectively to risk.
As the volume and complexity of data have grown, so too has the need for tools that can be trusted when stakes are high. Our focus has always been on building dependable technology that supports confident decision-making, and ultimately helps make the world a safer place.
Meet the people behind the technology.
Our story
Founded in 2011, we’ve grown steadily by focusing on quality and long-term responsibility. We work closely with our customers to understand real investigative needs, develop reliable visualization toolkits, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. This has shaped our products, our team, and the way our business has evolved over time.
Founded
Cambridge Intelligence was founded by Joe Parry in Cambridge, UK, following a decade building data visualization tools for the intelligence market.
Early customers and international growth
We launched the first version of KeyLines with early customers in Australia, the United States, and the UK. Cambridge Intelligence Inc. was incorporated in the United States as we began supporting customers internationally.
Product maturity and recognition
KeyLines evolved significantly in performance and usability and capability. During this period, we received industry recognition, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.
Expansion
We continued to grow globally, built a customer community around connected data visualization, and launched ReGraph – extending our graph visualization capabilities to React-based applications.
Broadening the portfolio
We released KronoGraph, expanding our portfolio into timeline visualization. We also marked our 10-year anniversary, and continued to invest in product development and long-term sustainability.
Leadership transition
The company entered its next phase of growth with the appointment of a new CEO, Bryan Amesbury. Founder Joe Parry remains closely involved as chair of the board.
Continued evolution
The team delivered major releases across the product line and launched MapWeave, extending Cambridge Intelligence into geospatial investigations.
Trust and credibility
Cambridge Intelligence has received industry recognition for its technical innovation and contribution to data visualization. This includes being named a Gartner Cool Vendor, receiving the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and most recently winning a Disruptive Technology Award from Business Weekly.
