ISG Announces 2025 ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ Winners
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has announced the winners of the ISG 2025 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 were selected by an independent judge and announced at a gala awards dinner on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
The winners of the 2025 ANZ awards are:
Excellence: Outstanding delivery by a service provider
Winner: Genpact Australia Pty Ltd with AMP Limited
Innovation: Imagination and entrepreneurial spirit in helping organizations future-proof their businesses and better serve clients
Winner: Unisys Australia Pty Limited with NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Transformation: The successful transformation of an organization or key business function
Winner: PwC Australia with AMP Limited
Sustainability: Exceptional implementations of digital sustainability strategies and initiatives
Winner: HCL Technologies Limited with WaterNSW
AI Pacesetter: Substantial business impact through the adoption of AI
Winner: Tata Consultancy Services Limited with Foxtel Management Pty Ltd
Partnership of the Year: Partnerships that demonstrate seamless collaboration, leverage each other's strengths and adapt together to achieve shared objectives
Winner: Wipro Technologies Australia Pty Ltd with AusNet Services and Palo Alto Networks
"ISG research finds enterprises in Australia are investing in digital transformation to deliver rapid, measurable results and are turning to provider partnerships for support with AI-centric initiatives,' said Michael Gale, partner and regional leader, ISG Asia Pacific. "Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the ISG Paragon Awards ANZ. Their commitment to delivering impactful business results is reflected in each of their winning partnerships.'
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.
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