- + Samsung SDS named to The Hackett Group’s 2025 to 2026 “50 to Know” list, recognizing leading procurement technology providers
- + Caidentia platform strengthens direct procurement with AI driven insights and engineering to sourcing collaboration
- + Recognition underscores growing market impact and innovation in complex manufacturing environments
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey — Samsung SDS, a global leader in digital transformation, 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. The program recognizes emerging, leading and enduring solution providers shaping the procurement technology market.
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.
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.
“We are honored to be recognized by The Hackett Group® on its 50 to Know list of procurement providers,” said Joe McCaul, VP of SRM Solutions. “Samsung SDS Caidentia was built to address a critical gap in the market where direct procurement has historically been underserved. By enabling manufacturers to operate with greater visibility, collaboration, and AI-driven insight, we’re helping them reduce risk, control cost, and accelerate innovation. This recognition reflects the impact our teams are delivering alongside our customers and partners.”
“Samsung SDS is emerging as a serious player in procurement technology with Caidentia, its design-to-source platform built for complex, engineering-led manufacturing environments,” said Bertrand Maltaverne, Lead Analyst, Upstream Procurement at The Hackett Group®. “Caidentia bridges the long-standing gap between engineering and procurement. Backed by Samsung SDS’s enterprise scale and deep manufacturing DNA, its innovation and growing market presence make it a 50 to Know.”
Find the full lists and more information about The Hackett Group's procurement technology assessment program here.
As manufacturers look to modernize direct procurement, Caidentia bridges the gap between engineering and sourcing, helping teams reduce cost, mitigate risk, and accelerate time to market.
