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.

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.
9.1 / 10 across 19 vendors
23 providers evaluated
29 Reviews
Progress Data Platform earned the highest CX score and Champion status in 526 verified user reviews across 19 vendors in the Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Report, January 2026
Progress Data Platform ranked #1 with a CX score of 9.1 and a Net Emotional Footprint of +91.
Rated for reliability, enabling productivity, unique features and enhancing performance.
Reflected in both high user satisfaction and strong perceived value in Champions quadrant.
Highest of 19 vendors
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Six Dimensions Rated by Verified Users
For teams evaluating Progress Data Platform, a near-perfect score on this dimension signals strong alignment with where modern data work is heading.
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The 2026 ISG Buyers Guide for Data Platforms rates Progress Data Platform alongside AWS, Oracle, Databricks, IBM and Microsoft in the Exemplary category.
ISG Research evaluated 23 data platform providers across more than 160 function points, spanning data persistence, processing, analytics, architecture, governance and AI capabilities.
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.
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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In a raw capability assessment out of 23 providers, scoring higher than several leading hyperscaler and pure-play platforms in ISG's capability dimension.
Recognized for the breadth and depth of capabilities in how data is structured, connected and governed across environments.
Highlighted for enabling enterprise AI with semantic context and governance built into the data lifecycle.
Noted the clear articulation of where the Progress Data Platform is headed and its commitment to customer outcomes.
Book 30 minutes with a Progress Data Platform specialist to run a proof of value in your environment.
Three perspectives—one from each recognition source—on what makes the platform different.
Our experience with Progress has been different from other vendors in that we've really had a great relationship from day one. The software is excellent, and the people are even better.
With this technology we can create new products and new revenue streams by exploiting metadata to its fullest.
Canadian News Agency Read more
Introducing a baseline semantic graph from Progress increased correct answers by 73%. Further refinements through the Progressive Graph solution enhanced accuracy by an additional 102%.
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By harnessing the Progress Data Platform, the firm built an AI-driven legal assistant to add new levels of efficiency to the research methods for its legal advisory services.
Global Financial Services Firm Read more
Aggregate findings from Info-Tech Research Group, ISG Research and Gartner Peer InsightsTM at a glance.
Highest of 19 vendors
93% positive sentiment
6 dimensions rated unanimously
80.9% across 160+ function points
Out of 23 providers globally
Across 27 enterprise reviews