ISG to Study Medical Device Digital Service Providers

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04/10/2026 - 11:00 AM

Upcoming ISG Provider Lens^® report will evaluate providers embedding AI-based capabilities into medical devices to improve patient care

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining service providers that help medical device companies adopt new technologies and enhance their products.

The study results will be published in a series of comprehensive ISG Provider Lens^® reports, called Medical Device Digital Services, scheduled to be released in October 2026. The reports will cover companies offering services that support digital engineering, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and post-market digital and AI enablement.

Enterprise buyers will be able to use information from the reports to evaluate their current vendor relationships, potential new engagements and available offerings, while ISG advisors use the information to recommend providers to the firm’s buy-side clients.

The medical device sector is evolving quickly as demand rises for smarter, more connected and more patient-focused healthcare solutions. Enterprises are integrating AI, cloud and IoT features into medical devices to generate real-time insights and enable better treatment decisions. AI is entering an early scaling phase and becoming a key driver of innovation, especially in post-market enablement. This shift is moving the industry from traditional hardware-centric products to more data-driven solutions. It is also introducing challenges related to data management, system compatibility and regulatory compliance.

“Medical device firms recognize that they need stronger outside support to navigate growing technological and regulatory complexity,” said Iain Fisher, director, ISG. “They are partnering with service providers to accelerate product development and strengthen compliance. Leading providers contribute AI expertise, scalable delivery models and innovation that help clients roll out new solutions faster and more efficiently.”

ISG has distributed surveys to more than 100 medical device digital service providers. Working in collaboration with ISG’s global advisors, the research team will produce three quadrants representing the medical device digital service the typical enterprises are buying, based on ISG’s experience working with its clients. The three quadrants are:

Digital Engineering and Product Development, evaluating providers that deliver end-to-end digital engineering and product development services. These providers are assessed on their ability to support the design, development and enhancement of connected, software-driven medical devices.
Regulatory Compliance, Strategy and Quality Assurance, assessing providers of services that enhance compliance, strategic insight and product quality. Providers are evaluated on their ability to navigate global regulatory frameworks while aligning digital and engineering initiatives with go-to-market objectives.
AI and Innovation Driving Post-Market Digital Enablement, covering providers delivering AI-based and other digital solutions for post-market activities of medical device manufacturers. These providers enable real-time device monitoring and performance tracking to ensure continuous product improvement and patient safety.

Geographically focused reports from the study will cover the global medical device digital service market and examine products and services available in the US and Europe. ISG analysts Rohan Sinha (U.S.) and Sneha Jayanth (Europe) will serve as authors of the reports.

A list of identified providers and vendors and further details on the study are available in this digital brochure. Companies not listed as medical device digital service providers can contact ISG and ask to be included in the study.

All 2026 ISG Provider Lens^® evaluations feature expanded customer experience (CX) data that measures actual enterprise experience with specific provider services and solutions, based on ISG’s continuous CX research.

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 and research, in-depth knowledge and governance of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,500 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.