Exiger Named to The Hackett Group's 2026 "50 to Know" in Procurement Tech

Rhea-AI Summary

Exiger (HCKT) was named to The Hackett Group's 2025-2026 "50 to Know" list for procurement technology on February 24, 2026. The recognition highlights Exiger's AI-driven risk discovery, entity resolution, continuous monitoring, and component-level supply chain analysis among ~220 vendors evaluated.

The award reflects vendor evaluation across technology capability, solution maturity, innovation, customer adoption, and market impact.

Key Figures

Vendors evaluated: 220 vendors

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Vendors evaluated 220 vendors Procurement technology vendors evaluated for 2025–2026 lists

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Technical Shares at $13.15 are trading well below the $20.72 200-day MA and 57.57% below the 52-week high, near the 52-week low at $12.76.

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Sector peers show mixed moves, with only LZMH appearing on the momentum scanner and moving up. No broad, same-direction move across peers, suggesting this recognition is more company-specific than sector-driven.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 17 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 17	Q4 2025 earnings	Positive	-0.7%	Beat revenue guidance, strong EPS, added buyback and new quarterly dividend.
Jan 28	AI survey results	Positive	-3.2%	Study highlighted strong AI-driven improvements and high reported ROI for adopters.
Jan 27	Earnings call invite	Neutral	-3.2%	Announced timing and access details for upcoming Q4 2025 earnings call.
Jan 06	AI platform launch	Positive	+0.9%	Launched Hackett AI XPLR™ 5.0 to accelerate Gen AI ideation and solution design.
Jan 05	Gen AI platforms	Positive	+1.5%	Introduced XT and AIXelerator Gen AI delivery platforms targeting transformation and implementations.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive earnings and AI product/news events have often seen mixed or even negative next-day price reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, The Hackett Group has focused on AI-enabled offerings and capital returns. Q4 2025 results on Feb 17, 2026 showed revenue above guidance and new buyback and dividend actions, yet shares fell slightly. Multiple AI-related launches and surveys in early Jan 2026 produced modest, mixed price moves. Against this backdrop, today’s inclusion of Exiger in The Hackett Group’s 2025–2026 “50 to Know” list fits the ongoing theme of emphasizing procurement and AI capabilities.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights The Hackett Group’s role in the procurement tech ecosystem by featuring...

Analysis

This announcement highlights The Hackett Group’s role in the procurement tech ecosystem by featuring Exiger on its 2025–2026 “50 to Know” list, based on evaluation of about 220 vendors. It reinforces the company’s focus on AI-enabled procurement and risk capabilities. In context of recent AI platform launches and above-guidance Q4 2025 results, investors may watch how continued thought-leadership and ecosystem positioning translate into revenue trends and margin performance over coming quarters.

Key Terms

procurement technology, entity resolution, continuous monitoring, machine intelligence

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procurement technology technical

""50 to Know" list as part of its annual assessment of the global procurement technology market."

Procurement technology is the software and digital tools companies use to find, buy, track and pay for the goods and services they need to operate. Think of it as an automated purchasing manager and analytics dashboard that replaces manual buying processes; it matters to investors because it can lower costs, speed up operations, reduce supplier risk, improve compliance and make spending more transparent, all of which can boost margins and operational stability.

entity resolution technical

"strengthen its AI-driven risk discovery, entity resolution and continuous monitoring capabilities"

Entity resolution is the process of identifying and linking records that refer to the same real-world person, company, or asset across different datasets so they can be treated as one unified entity. For investors it matters because merge errors or duplicates can distort key metrics like customer counts, revenue attribution, risk exposure and compliance checks; accurate entity resolution is like cleaning up a messy address book so decisions rest on a true, single picture of who or what you’re measuring.

continuous monitoring technical

"AI-driven risk discovery, entity resolution and continuous monitoring capabilities"

Continuous monitoring is the ongoing collection and review of data or performance signals from systems, products, or processes to detect problems, trends, or compliance issues as they happen. For investors, it matters because it helps companies spot and fix safety, quality, or regulatory problems quickly—like a smoke alarm for operations—reducing surprise costs, regulatory fines, or reputational damage that can affect a company’s value.

machine intelligence technical

"combining machine intelligence with expert analysis to deliver highly granular insights"

Machine intelligence is computer software that learns from data and performs tasks that usually require human thinking—like spotting patterns, making predictions, or understanding speech and text—think of it as a smart assistant or autopilot for information. For investors it matters because it can boost productivity, cut costs, enable new products and revenue streams, or disrupt existing businesses, while also creating risks such as higher upfront investment, regulatory oversight, and potential market shifts.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Exiger, the market-leading supply chain AI company announced today that it has been named to The Hackett Group's 2025-2026 "50 to Know" list as part of its annual assessment of the global procurement technology market. "50 to Know" highlights solutions every CPO should know about, spotlighting leading procurement technology providers like Exiger that are demonstrating proven capability, market impact and sustained customer value.

This year's evaluation reflects a rapidly evolving procurement technology landscape, with AI-enabled capabilities now widely embedded across platforms and solution categories. As organizations seek measurable outcomes from technology investments, differentiation is increasingly driven by how effectively providers translate innovation into practical, scalable results.

"Being recognized by The Hackett Group reinforces what we see every day: procurement has become the operational command center for enterprise resilience, competitiveness, and growth," said Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels. "CPOs are being asked to move faster, see deeper into their supply chains, and make decisions today that support their organization's long-term readiness for years to come. We combine evergreen supplier data, domain-specific risk AI, and agentic workflows to deliver decision-ready courses of action, strengthening, streamlining, and expediting procurement decisions. We're proud to stand with the customers and partners redefining modern procurement."

"[Exiger's] enhancements further strengthen its AI-driven risk discovery, entity resolution and continuous monitoring capabilities, combining machine intelligence with expert analysis to deliver highly granular insights at speed and scale. A key differentiator is its ability to analyze risk at the component, hardware and software level," said Bertrand Maltaverne, Lead Analyst, Upstream Procurement at Hackett Group.

The lists are compiled by The Hackett Group's Solution Intelligence analysts, formerly the Spend Matters™ analyst team. Selection is informed by year-round market monitoring, detailed briefings, product demonstrations and direct engagement with procurement technology providers. Vendor evaluation follows a rigorous, data-driven approach based on criteria, including technology capability, solution maturity, innovation, customer adoption and overall market impact. For the 2025–2026 lists, The Hackett Group^® evaluated approximately 220 procurement technology vendors globally. Eligibility for inclusion was based on participation in product demonstrations, enabling a consistent and objective assessment across all vendors evaluated.

Find the full lists and more information about The Hackett Group's procurement technology assessment program here.

About The Hackett Group^®
The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) is a Gen AI strategic consulting and digital transformation firm that enables Digital World Class^® performance. Using Hackett AI XPLR™, ZBrain™, XT™, AIXelerator™, AskHackett™ and Quantum Leap^® platforms, the company's experienced professionals and engineers help organizations realize the power of Gen AI from ideation through implementation to achieve quantifiable, breakthrough results with unprecedented speed, allowing it to be key architects of their Gen AI journey. The company's expertise is grounded in unparalleled best practices insights from enterprise performance benchmarks from the world's leading businesses – including 97% of the Dow Jones Industrials, 90% of the Fortune 100, 70% of the DAX 40 and 51% of the FTSE 100. Visit us at www.thehackettgroup.com.

About Exiger
Exiger transforms supply chain management from a complex challenge into a strategic advantage—driving savings and operational excellence in today's volatile market. Exiger's single, intuitive 1Exiger platform provides instant visibility into vast supplier ecosystems through a single pane of glass. Leveraging proprietary data and advanced agentic AI, 1Exiger proactively surfaces risks, automates compliance, accelerates procurement, and reveals opportunities to gain efficiencies and reduce costs to strengthen long-term resilience. With a mission to make the world a safe and transparent place to succeed, Exiger empowers 550+ global customers, including 150 Fortune 500 and 60+ government and Defense Industrial Base organizations, with supply chain AI. Exiger is FedRAMP^® authorized and the largest provider of supply chain technology to the U.S. Federal Government. Named a Leader in the Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What does Exiger's inclusion on The Hackett Group 2025-2026 "50 to Know" mean for HCKT shareholders?

It signals third-party recognition of Exiger's procurement technology strengths and market relevance. According to the company, the selection highlights AI risk discovery, continuous monitoring, and component-level analysis among roughly 220 vendors evaluated by Hackett Group.

Why did The Hackett Group include Exiger (HCKT) in its 2025-2026 procurement tech "50 to Know" list?

Because Exiger demonstrated proven capability, market impact, and sustained customer value. According to the company, Hackett cited its AI-driven risk discovery, entity resolution, and granular component-level supply chain insights as differentiators.

How many procurement technology vendors did The Hackett Group evaluate for the 2025-2026 lists that included Exiger (HCKT)?

The Hackett Group evaluated approximately 220 procurement technology vendors globally for 2025–2026. According to the company, inclusion required participation in product demonstrations and met Hackett's criteria for capability, maturity, innovation, and adoption.

What specific Exiger capabilities did Hackett Group highlight when naming Exiger (HCKT) to the "50 to Know" list?

Hackett Group highlighted AI-driven risk discovery, entity resolution, continuous monitoring, and component-level analysis. According to the company, these features combine machine intelligence with expert analysis to deliver granular, actionable supply chain insights at scale.

When was Exiger announced as a Hackett Group 2025-2026 "50 to Know" procurement tech vendor for HCKT?

The announcement was made on February 24, 2026. According to the company, the recognition is part of Hackett Group's annual procurement technology assessment drawing on year-round monitoring and product demonstrations.