The 2026 ISG Buyers Guide™ for Automation and Orchestration Emerging Providers is an independent market report by ISG Research evaluating the emerging vendors redefining enterprise automation. Kognitos was ranked #1 overall and named one of only three Exemplary Providers.
What’s Inside the Report
- Evaluation of 10 emerging automation and orchestration vendors
- Product Experience analysis: Capability (40%) + Platform (40%)
- Customer Experience analysis: Validation + TCO/ROI (20%)
- ISG quadrant placement and Leader designations for every vendor
- Individual vendor deep-dives with strengths and challenges
- Strategic recommendations for enterprise buyers
- Key market trends and predictions for 2026–2027
Why This Report Matters
As enterprises move beyond isolated RPA scripts toward enterprise-wide automation fabrics, choosing the right platform is a high-stakes decision. This independent assessment provides an objective framework for evaluating automation vendors based on real capability, platform robustness, and proven customer outcomes — not just marketing claims.
ISG Research evaluated 48 function points across 18 sections for Capability, and 16 function points across 5 sections for Platform. The vendors assessed include: AuraQuantic, AutomationEdge, Fisent, Gumloop, ITyX, Kanverse.ai, Kognitos, Nanonets, Neutrinos, and Worksoft.
About ISG Research
ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm and a trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises. ISG Research delivers guidance that helps businesses accelerate growth and create more value.
