Recognized by Analysts.
Proven by Customers.
Analyst research from Info-Tech Research Group and ISG Research highlights Progress Data Platform for governed, contextual, production-grade data capabilities that support AI systems in regulated industries. Verified customer reviews are presented separately in the Gartner Peer Insights™ section below.
Analyst Recognition. Customer Feedback.
We believe analyst evaluations and verified customer reviews provide complementary perspectives on Progress Data Platform: Info-Tech Research Group and ISG Research assess platform capabilities, while Gartner Peer Insights™ captures individual customer experiences.
Management
Solution Score
(8.6/10) by verified customer reviews
9.1 / 10 across 19 vendors
from data
IT and compliance leaders running Progress Data Platform in production
(A- grade) out of 23 data platform providers evaluated
Database Trends & Applications (DBTA)
Recognized for helping organizations expand what's possible with data through innovation, governance and AI-ready data foundations.
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#1 in Customer Experience. #1 Overall in Metadata Management.
Progress Data Platform earned the highest CX score and Champion status in the Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Report 2026 and was later ranked the #1 overall Metadata Management solution in the 2026 Info-Tech Data Quadrant Report. Together, these recognitions validate both the customer experience and platform capabilities trusted by enterprise data teams.
#1 Customer Experience
Progress Data Platform achieved the highest CX Score (9.1/10) and Champion status based on verified customer feedback.
#1 Overall Metadata Management Solution
Progress Data Platform achieved the highest overall composite score in the Metadata Management Data Quadrant and was recognized as a Leader based on verified customer reviews.
Leader in Product & Vendor Satisfaction
Customers ranked Progress highest for overall product satisfaction (88%) and vendor capability satisfaction (87%).
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How Teams Are Using Progress Data Platform Every Day
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Named Exemplary Among 23 Global Data Platform Providers
The 2026 ISG Buyers Guide for Data Platforms rates Progress Data Platform alongside AWS, Oracle, Databricks, IBM and Microsoft in the Exemplary category.
ISG Recognition
ISG Research evaluated 23 data platform providers across more than 160 function points, spanning data persistence, processing, analytics, architecture, governance and AI capabilities.
Exemplary Industry Rating
Progress Data Platform earned an Exemplary rating with an overall score of 80.9%, placing it in the top quadrant for both Product Experience and Customer Experience.
Validated Platform Leadership
ISG highlighted the platform's strengths in data architecture, data analysis and AI for data platforms, along with a strong product roadmap and clear articulation of strategic value.
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ISG Capability Assessment: Ranked #5 Out of 23 Global Providers
In a raw capability assessment out of 23 providers, scoring higher than several leading hyperscaler and pure-play platforms in ISG's capability dimension.
ISG Identified Strengths
Data Architecture
Recognized for the breadth and depth of capabilities in how data is structured, connected and governed across environments.
AI for Data Platforms
Highlighted for enabling enterprise AI with semantic context and governance built into the data lifecycle.
Roadmap & Strategic Value
Noted the clear articulation of where the Progress Data Platform is headed and its commitment to customer outcomes.
Named One of the Top 100 Companies That Matter Most in Data
Database Trends and Applications (DBTA) recognized Progress among the organizations shaping the future of data-driven business.
Progress was named one of DBTA's Top 100 Companies That Matter Most in Data for 2025. The annual list highlights forward-thinking organizations that help customers unlock greater value from their data through innovation, governance, analytics and AI. This recognition reflects Progress' continued investment in helping enterprises build trusted, contextual and AI-ready data foundations.
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