Exiger Secures Spot on Hackett Group’s Prestigious “50 to Know” List for Procurement Technology Innovation
In a significant acknowledgment of its cutting-edge approach to supply chain management, Exiger, a leader in AI-driven supply chain solutions, has been recognized by The Hackett Group on its “50 to Know” list for 2025-2026. This annual assessment highlights key players shaping the global procurement technology market, identifying solutions that CPOs should prioritize for their proven capabilities, market impact, and sustained customer value.
The inclusion of Exiger on this esteemed list comes at a pivotal moment for the procurement landscape, which is increasingly characterized by the pervasive integration of AI across various platforms. As businesses worldwide focus on tangible returns from their technology investments, the ability of providers to translate innovative concepts into scalable, practical solutions is becoming a critical differentiator.
Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels commented on the recognition, stating, “This acknowledgment from The Hackett Group underscores our ongoing observation: procurement has evolved into the central nervous system for enterprise resilience, competitiveness, and growth. Chief Procurement Officers are tasked with accelerating decision-making, gaining deeper supply chain visibility, and proactively addressing future challenges. Our integrated approach, combining continuously updated supplier data, domain-specific AI for risk assessment, and intelligent workflow automation, empowers organizations to make informed, decisive actions that strengthen and streamline their procurement processes. We are proud to be at the forefront of redefining modern procurement alongside our valued customers and partners.”
Bertrand Maltaverne, Lead Analyst for Upstream Procurement at Hackett Group, elaborated on Exiger’s strengths: “Exiger’s advancements significantly enhance its AI-powered risk detection, entity resolution, and continuous monitoring capabilities. By harmonizing machine intelligence with expert human analysis, the company delivers highly granular insights with exceptional speed and scalability. A standout feature is its sophisticated ability to assess risk at the component, hardware, and software levels, a critical consideration in today’s complex technological ecosystems.”
The Hackett Group’s “50 to Know” list is meticulously compiled by its Solution Intelligence analysts, who engage in year-round market surveillance, in-depth briefings, and product demonstrations. The selection process adheres to a rigorous, data-driven methodology, evaluating vendors on technological prowess, solution maturity, innovation, customer adoption rates, and overall market influence. For the 2025–2026 cycle, approximately 220 global procurement technology vendors were assessed, with eligibility contingent on participation in product demonstrations to ensure a consistent and objective evaluation.
**About The Hackett Group, Inc.**
The Hackett Group, Inc. is a premier strategic consulting and digital transformation firm specializing in Gen AI. Leveraging proprietary platforms such as Hackett AI XPLR™, ZBrain™, XT™, AIXelerator™, AskHackett™, and Quantum Leap®, the company equips organizations to harness the full potential of Generative AI, from initial concept to full implementation. Their expertise, honed through benchmarking the world’s leading businesses—including a significant percentage of the Dow Jones Industrials, Fortune 100, DAX 40, and FTSE 100—enables clients to achieve quantifiable, breakthrough results with remarkable speed, positioning The Hackett Group as a key partner in their Gen AI journey.
**About Exiger**
Exiger redefines supply chain management, transforming it from a complex operational hurdle into a significant strategic advantage. The company’s unified 1Exiger platform offers unparalleled, real-time visibility across extensive supplier networks through a single, intuitive interface. By employing proprietary data assets and advanced agentic AI, Exiger proactively identifies risks, automates compliance processes, accelerates procurement cycles, and uncovers opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reductions, ultimately bolstering long-term organizational resilience. With a commitment to fostering a secure and transparent global business environment, Exiger empowers over 550 global clients, including a substantial number of Fortune 500 companies and government entities, with its transformative supply chain AI technology. Exiger holds FedRAMP authorization and stands as the largest provider of supply chain technology to the U.S. Federal Government. Recognized for its leadership in supplier risk management by Gartner® and lauded by industry awards, Exiger continues to drive innovation and deliver substantial value in supply chain management.
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