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Global research firm recognizes outstanding AI adoption, digital transformation, and software innovation across North America, EMEA, and Latin America.
Information Services Group has announced that nominations are now open for its 2026 Paragon Awards and Software Innovation Awards. The nomination deadlines vary by region and award program. North American entries for both the ISG Paragon Awards and ISG Software Innovation Awards are due by June 24, 2026, while EMEA submissions close on August 5. The ISG Paragon Awards for Latin America accept nominations through July 31. Enterprise technology buyers, service providers, software vendors and consulting firms with software solutions are eligible to submit nominations. Additional categories recognize excellence, partnership, sustainability and transforming initiatives.
For DevOps and IT operations teams, the ISG Software Innovation Awards offer particular relevance through the Information Technology Award category. This designation honors software providers excelling in ADM & DevOps, cloud & infrastructure, compute, edge, network & IoT, cybersecurity, intelligent automation, IT management & operations, observability and platforms directly addressing the tools and capabilities that modern development and operations teams depend on.
The Software Innovation Awards also include categories for artificial intelligence, business applications, and industry-specific solutions, recognizing providers delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity and organizational performance. Winners will be announced at separate gala events throughout 2026. North American and EMEA winners will be revealed at the ISG Sourcing Industry Awards galas on September 24 and November 17 respectively, while Latin American Paragon Award winners will be announced on October 22.
"AI is changing how enterprise transformation programs are delivered, but it does not eliminate the need for partners capable of orchestrating complex change across legacy environments," said John Boccuzzi, Jr., partner and president of ISG Research. "Our award programs recognize the partnerships and providers whose innovation and agility is helping enterprise clients achieve technology modernization, productivity improvement and cost savings." The ISG Sourcing Industry Awards also recognize ISG Provider Lens Award winners and ISG Star of Excellence honorees.
Business Honor views ISG's expanded awards as a strategic shift in recognizing AI-driven enterprise transformation partnerships.
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