Program spotlights innovative approaches that leverage digital technology and new operating models to drive business success

SYDNEY: $III #ISGParagonAwardsANZ--Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, today announced the finalists for the 2025 ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ, which recognize innovative sourcing partnerships that help enterprises leverage technology to make a significant and lasting impact on their businesses.

A total of 45 nominations were submitted for the ANZ program, which started in 2010 and is now in its fifteenth year. Winners in each category will be selected by an independent judge and announced at a gala awards dinner on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

Here are the finalists for the 2025 awards:

Excellence: Outstanding delivery by a service provider

• LAB3 Pty Ltd with Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd
• Genpact Australia Pty Ltd with AMP Limited
• WNS Global Services (Australia) Pty Ltd with Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG)

Innovation: Imagination and entrepreneurial spirit in helping organizations future-proof their businesses and better serve clients

• Unisys Australia Pty Limited with NSW Department of Communities and Justice
• HCL Technologies Limited with Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Coforge Limited with Argyle Insurance Pty Ltd

Transformation: The successful transformation of an organization or key business function

• PwC Australia with AMP Limited
• Comviva Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd with Spark New Zealand Ltd
• Tech Mahindra Limited with Brighter Super

Sustainability: Exceptional implementations of digital sustainability strategies and initiatives

• HCL Technologies Limited with Water NSW
• Coforge Limited with NSW Environment Protection Authority

AI Pacesetter: Substantial business impact through the adoption of AI

• Tata Consultancy Services Limited with Foxtel Management Pty Ltd
• Coforge Limited with Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd
• DXC Technology Australia Pty Limited with DXC Insurance Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Partnership of the Year: Partnerships that demonstrate seamless collaboration, leverage each other’s strengths and adapt together to achieve shared objectives

• UST Global Australia Pty Ltd with Equifax Australia Pty Ltd
• Tech Mahindra with Optus Mobile Pty Ltd
• Wipro Technologies Australia Pty Ltd with AusNet Services
• Tata Consultancy Services Limited with Colonial First State (CFS)

"Congratulations to the finalists of the ISG Paragon Awards ANZ for building partnerships that offer clients key expertise and enable them to field new technology solutions,” said Michael Gale, partner and regional leader, ISG Asia Pacific. "Our finalists’ sourcing approaches mitigated risks, managed costs and engineered growth over the past year, and we celebrate their success.”

The 2025 ISG ANZ Paragon Awards celebrate the evolution of the sourcing industry through the application of new sourcing approaches, AI and digital technology. Full details are available here.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

Fonte: Business Wire