Arkestro Named in the 2026 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions
In this research, in our view Gartner® explores:
- How procurement and sourcing technologies are maturing across the market.
- Where AI-enabled capabilities, including autonomous sourcing and supplier discovery, are gaining attention.
- What CPOs should consider when balancing emerging innovation with practical adoption risks.
- How technologies are helping procurement teams reduce manual work, improve agility, and support better business outcomes.
Arkestro’s Take
Procurement teams are being asked to move faster in a more complex market without adding more manual effort. As AI-enabled tools continue to evolve, leaders need a clear view of which technologies are maturing, where adoption is still developing, and how to prioritize investments that can create meaningful impact.
The 2026 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions offers a view into the technologies shaping the future of procurement. This year’s report includes categories such as autonomous sourcing and supplier discovery, both of which we believe speak to the growing role of automation and AI in helping teams manage complexity more effectively.
Arkestro has been named a Sample Vendor for the fourth year in a row. This year, Arkestro was recognized in Autonomous Sourcing and Supplier Discovery. In our view, this continued recognition signals what our customers have already proven: when procurement teams can move faster with less manual effort, they can create stronger commercial outcomes.
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The best procurement leaders aren't just focused on speed. They're focused on what makes speed sustainable: trust, transparency, and the right technology. As AI reshapes how procurement teams make decisions, those three things are more important than ever. At...
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CPO Crystal Ball: Top Priorities for 2026
December 10, 20259 AM PSTSpeakersThe Hackett GroupTrinity IndustriesArkestroSummary Our CPO Crystal Ball webinar brought together industry experts to discuss what’s reshaping procurement in 2026. From rising workloads and tighter resources to shifting priorities and...
CPO Crystal Ball: Top Priorities for 2026
December 10, 20259 AM PSTSpeakersThe Hackett GroupTrinity IndustriesArkestroSummary Our CPO Crystal Ball webinar brought together industry experts to discuss what’s reshaping procurement in 2026. From rising workloads and tighter resources to shifting priorities and...
Gartner, Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, 10 June 2026, By Lynne Phelan, Martin Shreffler, et al.
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