Procurement Provider to Watch/Know Lists Released Today by Spend Matters at ISM2017

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - May 22, 2017) - Spend Matters released the 4^th annual '50 Provider to Know/50 Providers to Watch' lists today in conjunction with the annual ISM conference.

"It's great to see procurement technology and solutions evolving so quickly from year-to-year. With the growing adoption and usage of disruptive technologies (e.g. machine learning / artificial intelligence, Internet-of-things, blockchain, cloud, platform-as-a-service, etc.) for procurement applications in all key solution areas, we expect providers to continue to redefine and expand their capabilities faster than before," says Jason Busch, Founder and Head of Strategy at Spend Matters, "We're excited to announce the providers that are leading the charge at ISM's annual conference -- a celebration of leadership and innovation within the supply management community."

As in previous years, the lists will generate keen interest at ISM2017 where many will receive their recognition plaques on the exhibit floor. "Spend Matters continuously provides cutting edge coverage of procurement and supply issues -- as well as invaluable tools such as SolutionMap and Almanac to assess available technologies. We're excited Spend Matters is releasing the 2017 '50 Providers to Know' and '50 Providers to Watch' listings again at ISM's Annual International Conference, the largest supply management conference in the world," says Tom Derry, CEO, Institute for Supply Management (ISM).

Vendors listed on the '50 Providers to Watch/50 Providers to Know' lists were independently selected by Spend Matters' analyst team based on each provider's merits and much internal debate. It's interesting to take a closer look at list developments, for instance:

• EcoVadis, PRGX (including Lavante) and Sievo graduated from the 'Watch' to the 'Know' list this year
• BirchStreet Systems, IBISWorld, Icertis, Randstad and Denali - A WNS Company are brand new to the 'Know' list
• Agiloft, Apriori, Aquiire, Bonfire Interactive, Catalant, CEDAR, ClientLoyalty, Comensura, Connxus, Contently, Corcentric, Data Intensity, FreightOS, Genesys Talent, Geometric Results, Hired, Veraction, Koble, Nimbi, Oversight, Paradata, Shiftgig, Talent Data Exchange (Brightfield Strategies), Old Street Labs (Vizibl), Yooz and Zylo are new additions to the 'Watch' list
• Also noteworthy is BuyerQuest, who has been on the 'Watch' list for four consecutive years

To learn more about the selection process, join Spend Matters' founder Jason Busch and research chief Pierre Mitchell will also co-host a Q&A webinar on Wednesday, May 31 at 1pm CT as they explore what you should know about vendors on the 2017 lists.

To view the 2017 lists: 50 Providers to Know; 50 Providers to Watch

About Spend Matters

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