The 2026 ISG Buyers Guide™ for Data Platforms evaluates 23 software providers offering products supporting enterprise data storage, processing and analytics for operational and analytic workloads, across key capability areas including data persistence, data processing, data analytics, data administration, data development, data architecture, sovereign AI and data, AI agents and AI for data platforms.
AEnterprises evaluating data platforms need more than vendor claims. The 2026 ISG Buyers Guide™ provides independent, research-backed evaluation of 23 providers: across data architecture, AI capabilities, sovereign AI and data, and customer experience. Progress earned ISG’s Exemplary rating, the highest tier in the evaluation. ISG recognized Progress for strength in data architecture, AI delivery, product roadmap, and commitment to customer outcomes.
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