ISG Unveils Winners of the Inaugural 2025 ISG Paragon Awards™ Asia: Celebrating Innovation and Transformation in Technology
In a celebration of groundbreaking achievements in leveraging technology to drive business success, Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has announced the winners of the first-ever ISG Paragon Awards™ Asia. Held on November 12, 2025, at the prestigious Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore, the gala awards dinner brought together industry leaders to honor organizations that are redefining innovation and transformation through artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies, and new operating models.
The ISG Paragon Awards™ Asia recognize enterprises and their partners for their exceptional contributions to advancing technology adoption and creating lasting impacts on businesses across the region. An independent external judge evaluated submissions and selected the winners based on their ability to deliver innovative solutions, foster transformative change, and achieve substantial business outcomes.
A Spotlight on Excellence: The 2025 Winners
This year’s awards highlighted four key categories, each showcasing unique approaches to addressing modern business challenges:
Best-in-Class Excellence: Outstanding Delivery by a Technology or Service Provider
Winner: Avanade with Country Foods, a subsidiary of SATS Ltd.
Avanade and Country Foods stood out for their exemplary delivery of cutting-edge solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and customer experience. Their collaboration demonstrated how strategic partnerships can unlock significant value for enterprises striving to stay ahead in competitive markets.
Innovation: Imagination and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winner: Tech Mahindra with Mahindra Auto and Farm
Tech Mahindra earned recognition for its forward-thinking approach in helping Mahindra Auto and Farm future-proof its operations. By integrating advanced digital tools and fostering a culture of innovation, the partnership enabled the organization to adapt swiftly to evolving market demands while delivering superior services to clients.
Transformation: Successful Revamp of an Organization or Key Business Function
Winner: Tata Consultancy Services with Plaza Premium Group
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) showcased its expertise in driving comprehensive transformations for Plaza Premium Group. Through meticulous planning and execution, TCS helped the hospitality company revamp critical functions, resulting in improved performance, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
AI Pacesetter: Substantial Business Impact Through AI Adoption
Winner: Avanade with Alexandra Group
Avanade once again proved its prowess in harnessing the power of AI, this time partnering with Alexandra Group to achieve remarkable business outcomes. Their efforts underscored the immense potential of AI to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and create sustainable growth.
Honoring Partnership Excellence
Beyond the main categories, two organizations were singled out for their exceptional collaboration. iCompaz, an Infosys and Temasek company, along with Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd., received the Paragon Asia Honorary Distinction for Partnership Excellence. This special recognition celebrates a high-performing partnership that exemplifies best practices in driving economic growth and delivering outstanding business results. Their work serves as a benchmark for others seeking to build mutually beneficial alliances in the tech-driven era.
Expanding the Legacy of the ISG Paragon Awards
Originally launched in 2010 in the Australia/New Zealand region, the ISG Paragon Awards have grown into a globally respected platform for acknowledging excellence in technology-enabled business solutions. Over the years, the program has expanded to include North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. With the introduction of the Asia edition, ISG continues its mission to spotlight innovation and transformation in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving markets.
Michael Gale, Partner and Regional Leader of ISG Asia Pacific, expressed his enthusiasm for the inaugural Asia awards. “Congratulations to all the winners of the first-ever ISG Paragon Awards program for Asia,” he said. “Providers across the region are playing a pivotal role in supporting enterprises as they navigate the complexities of scaling AI and other transformative technologies. We are thrilled to bring the Paragon Awards to Asia, where innovation is thriving, and businesses are setting new standards for excellence.”
Why These Achievements Matter
As industries face unprecedented disruption fueled by rapid technological advancements, the need for innovative strategies has never been greater. The winners of the 2025 ISG Paragon Awards™ Asia demonstrate how organizations can leverage AI, digital tools, and collaborative partnerships to not only survive but thrive in today’s fast-paced environment. Their stories serve as inspiration for companies worldwide, highlighting the importance of embracing change and investing in transformative technologies.
From enhancing operational efficiencies to enabling bold leaps into uncharted territories, the projects recognized by the ISG Paragon Awards showcase the limitless possibilities when creativity meets technical expertise. Whether it’s reimagining traditional business models or pioneering entirely new ways of working, these winners embody the spirit of innovation that defines the future of enterprise technology.
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.
