MetricStream is a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Management platform provider, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. MetricStream solutions are based on its Enterprise Compliance Platform (ECP), which is built on the J2EE architecture. Leading companies are using MetricStream solutions for: In addition, MetricStream's ComplianceOnline.com portal is used by several million compliance professionals worldwide to improve their work productivity and for professional growth.[citation needed]