EPAM Named 2026 Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands for 4th Year

EPAM (NYSE: EPAM) was named a 2026 Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands by Whitelane Research, marking the fourth consecutive year it ranks among the country’s top three IT service providers.

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EPAM (NYSE: EPAM) was named a 2026 Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands by Whitelane Research, marking the fourth consecutive year it ranks among the country’s top three IT service providers. Key scores include 88% in application services, 88% in service delivery quality, and 87% in general satisfaction.

The Whitelane study surveyed 350+ participants evaluating nearly 800 IT sourcing relationships and 1,150 cloud sourcing relationships, with EPAM rated an exceptional performer in application services and general satisfaction.

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Application services rating of 88% (exceptional performer)
General satisfaction rating of 87% (exceptional performer)
Top-three ranking in the Netherlands for four consecutive years

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Market Context

This announcement highlights EPAM’s sustained strength in the Dutch market, with exceptional scores ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights EPAM’s sustained strength in the Dutch market, with exceptional scores of 88% in application services and 87% in general satisfaction from a survey of more than 350 large IT spenders. It complements recent earnings and AI-focused initiatives, reinforcing the company’s role in digital transformation. Investors may watch how continued European recognition, client satisfaction metrics, and upcoming events like Investor Day influence longer-term demand and contract momentum.

Key Figures

Application services rating: 88% General satisfaction rating: 87% Service delivery quality: 88% +5 more

Application services rating: 88%; Whitelane Dutch IT Sourcing Study 2026 – exceptional performer, ranked #1
General satisfaction rating: 87%; Whitelane Dutch IT Sourcing Study 2026 – exceptional performer, ranked #3
Service delivery quality: 88%; Whitelane Dutch IT Sourcing Study 2026 – above-average, ranked #3
Account management quality: 84%; Whitelane Dutch IT Sourcing Study 2026 – above-average rating
Security rating: 84%; Whitelane Dutch IT Sourcing Study 2026 – above-average rating
Survey participants: more than 350; Top IT spending organizations in Dutch IT Sourcing Study 2026
IT sourcing relationships: nearly 800; Unique IT sourcing relationships evaluated in study
Cloud sourcing relationships: more than 1,150; Cloud sourcing relationships evaluated in study

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 05

5 events

Mar 05
Share repurchase

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+2.6%

$300M accelerated share repurchase funded from existing authorization.
Feb 25
Platform integration

24h Move

+1.8%

Deltix platform integrated with AX perpetual futures exchange.
Feb 25
Correction notice

24h Move

+1.8%

Correction detailing Deltix integration with Architect’s AX exchange.
Feb 19
Earnings release

24h Move

-17.0%

Strong Q4 and 2025 revenue, EPS, and buybacks reported.
Feb 17
AI expansion

24h Move

-2.5%

Launch of AI-native Empathy Lab in North America for CMOs.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

application services, cloud, AI, cloud sourcing

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application services technical

"EPAM received an exceptional performer rating of 88% [Ranked #1]"

Application services are the software tools and support that let companies run, update and secure the programs customers and employees use—things like hosting, performance monitoring, integration, and maintenance. Investors care because these services determine how reliably and cheaply a business delivers digital products; strong application services can boost customer satisfaction, cut IT costs, and create recurring revenue, while weak services can cause downtime, higher expenses, and lost sales.

cloud technical

"delivering advanced AI capabilities, secure cloud and platform solutions"

A cloud is a network of remote computers and storage that companies rent over the internet instead of owning and running it themselves, like using a shared utility or leased warehouse for computing and data. Investors care because cloud services can lower upfront costs, allow faster growth or scale back during slow times, create steady subscription revenue, and concentrate operational or security risks that affect profitability and valuation.

AI technical

"adopting emerging technologies, like AI, with confidence."

Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables machines to mimic human thinking and learning, allowing them to analyze information, recognize patterns, and make decisions. For investors, AI matters because it can improve how businesses operate, create new products, or identify opportunities faster and more accurately than humans alone, potentially impacting company success and market trends.

cloud sourcing technical

"and more than 1,150 cloud sourcing relationships based on key"

Cloud sourcing is buying computing power, software, storage and related services from external providers over the internet instead of building and running them inside a company. For investors it matters because it can lower upfront costs and speed growth like renting a utility instead of owning a power plant, while also creating dependencies and data-security or vendor-concentration risks that can affect a company’s costs, reliability and valuation.

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03/10/2026 - 02:02 AM

EPAM, a top-three IT service provider in the Netherlands for the fourth consecutive year, achieved exceptional performer status with 88% in application services and 87% in general satisfaction.

NEWTOWN, Pa. and AMSTERDAM, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) today announced it has been named a 2026 Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands by Whitelane Research, an independent organization focused on IT sourcing research across Europe. Recognized for the fourth consecutive year, this designation further confirms EPAM's position as a premier IT service provider in the region.

Read the full results here.

"We are thrilled to be named as the top IT service provider in the Netherlands for a fourth consecutive year and a trusted partner for organizations across the Netherlands navigating today's most critical technology priorities," said Alex van Gestel, VP and Head of Benelux at EPAM. "As organizations accelerate digital transformation, they are turning to partners who can help them scale efficiently while adopting emerging technologies, like AI, with confidence. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering advanced AI capabilities, secure cloud and platform solutions and modern engineering practices that drive measurable business outcomes."

In Whitelane Research's 2026 annual Dutch IT Sourcing Study, more than 350 participants from the top IT spending organizations evaluated nearly 800 unique IT sourcing relationships and more than 1,150 cloud sourcing relationships based on key performance indicators and by IT domain, delivering one of the most representative client-driven reports on the outsourcing market in the Netherlands.

Survey respondents evaluated 43 IT service providers and 13 cloud IT providers across various performance categories, with EPAM achieving an exceptional performer ranking in application services and general satisfaction, as well as overall excellent ratings in the following categories:

Application Services: EPAM received an exceptional performer rating of 88% [Ranked #1]
Service Delivery Quality: EPAM received an above-average rating of 88% [Ranked #3]
General Satisfaction: EPAM received an exceptional performer rating of 87% [Ranked #3]
Account Management Quality: EPAM received an above-average rating of 84%
Security: EPAM received an above-average rating of 84%

"EPAM has consistently demonstrated outstanding client evaluations in our 2026 Dutch IT Sourcing Study," said Alex van den Bergh, Head of Research, Europe at Whitelane Research. "As a top-three company in the Netherlands, EPAM has maintained exceptional client-satisfaction ratings, which is a testament to the Company's strong position as a trusted partner for businesses navigating digital transformation in this highly competitive market."

This recognition by Whitelane Research adds to EPAM's continued performance as a proven IT vendor across various European markets, including Europe, Germany, Switzerland, the UK & Ireland, and the Nordics.

To see the full survey results, visit: https://whitelane.com/netherlands-2026

Discover how EPAM helps clients adapt, grow, optimize and disrupt their businesses by visiting www.epam.com/services

About EPAM Systems, Inc.
EPAM (NYSE:EPAM) is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, EPAM empowers organizations to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments. Recognized by industry benchmarks and leading analysts as a leader in AI, EPAM delivers globally while engaging locally, making the future real for clients, partners, and employees.

We are proud to be recognized by Forbes, Glassdoor, Newsweek, Time Magazine, Great Place to Work and kununu as a Most Loved Workplace around the world.

Learn more at www.epam.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes estimates and statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Our estimates and forward-looking statements are mainly based on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our business and operations. These statements may include words such as "may," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. Those future events and trends may relate to, among other things, developments relating to the war in Ukraine and escalation of the war in the surrounding region, political and civil unrest or military action in the geographies where we conduct business and operate, difficult conditions in global capital markets, foreign exchange markets, global trade, and the broader economy, the adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies by EPAM and its clients, and the effect that these events may have on client demand and our revenues, operations, access to capital, and profitability. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions, the risk factors discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the factors discussed in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, particularly under the headings "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made based on information currently available to us. EPAM undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.

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What did EPAM announce on March 10, 2026 about its Netherlands ranking?

EPAM announced it was named a 2026 Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands, its fourth consecutive year in the top three. According to EPAM, the recognition reflects client evaluations across application services, service delivery, and general satisfaction metrics in the Whitelane study.

What scores did EPAM (EPAM) receive in Whitelane Research's 2026 Dutch IT Sourcing Study?

EPAM received an 88% rating in application services and an 87% rating in general satisfaction. According to EPAM, additional above-average scores included service delivery quality and account management, based on evaluations from 350+ participants in the Whitelane study.

How representative was Whitelane Research's 2026 survey that named EPAM a top IT vendor?

The study included more than 350 participants and evaluated nearly 800 IT sourcing relationships and 1,150 cloud relationships. According to EPAM, this breadth produced one of the most representative client-driven reports on Dutch IT outsourcing performance.

Does EPAM's 2026 Top IT Vendor recognition indicate strengths in cloud and security services?

Yes, EPAM received above-average ratings for security and cloud-related service delivery quality in the survey. According to EPAM, the company’s secure cloud and platform solutions contributed to its exceptional performer rankings in the Dutch study.

What does the 2026 Whitelane recognition mean for EPAM shareholders and market position?

The recognition reinforces EPAM's sustained client satisfaction and regional market strength in the Netherlands, cited for four consecutive years in the top three. According to EPAM, the ranking supports its position as a trusted partner amid digital transformation and AI adoption trends.

EPAM Named 2026 Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands for 4th Year