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AI Momentum and Perficient’s Inclusion in Analyst Reports – Highlights From 2025 So Far

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As a global AI-first consultancy, we’re driving meaningful results through AI-powered innovation and digital transformation, creating lasting impact for businesses and their customers. Our thought leaders actively engage with top global analyst firms, including Forrester, IDC, and more. These partnerships not only validate our capabilities but also amplify the impact we deliver to our clients every day. So far, we’ve secured 35 analyst report inclusions in 2025. 

Perficient Named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Software-Defined Vehicles 

Perficient was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide IT Professional Services for Software Defined Vehicles 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc# US51813124, September 2025). The IDC MarketScape evaluated software defined vehicles (SDV) professional service providers, creating a framework to compare vendors’ capabilities and strategies. 

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“We’re proud of our long-term partnerships with clients that have led to continuous improvements and innovations in the automotive ecosystem. Whether we’re powering subscription-based monetization, unlocking predictive insights, or creating more connected and personalized customer experiences, Perficient is helping drive what’s next in mobility.” 

Justin Huckins, director of digital strategy and automotive industry lead, Perficient

According to IDC, Perficient “excels in its off-board SDV capabilities with advanced data analysis platforms supporting multiple automotive use cases and guides OEMS through strategic tools like the Envision framework and maintains strong partnerships with top-tier tech and automotive players. Customers appreciate its marketing campaigns and messaging around automotive offerings” 

Read More: Perficient Named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide IT and Engineering Services for Software-Defined Vehicles

Perficient’s Continued Inclusion in IDC Market Glances 

For the third year in a row, Perficient has been included in the category of IT Services Providers in the IDC Market Glance: Customer Experience Services, 2Q25 report (doc #US52469525, June 2025). According to IDC, “Agentic AI and GenAI are working their way into marketing and sales technologies and services, beginning with a pragmatic focus on automating, improving and scaling existing business processes and offerings. New AI-based business models have yet to emerge, but AI is already putting existing CX services under pressure to change.” 

Two additional IDC Market Glance reports were both healthcare-focused: IDC Market Glance: Payer, 1Q25 (doc# US53200825, March 2025) and IDC Market Glance: Healthcare Provider Operational IT Solutions, 1Q25 (doc# US52221325, March 2025.)  

In the IDC Market Glance: Healthcare Provider Operational IT Solutions report, Perficient is included in the newly introduced categories of IT Services and SI Services. We believe our inclusion underscores our expertise in leveraging AI-driven automation and advanced analytics, optimizing technology investments, and navigating evolving industry challenges. 

Highlighted in Forrester Landscapes 

Perficient has been recognized in Forrester’s report, The Connected Product Engineering Services Landscape, Q2 2025. Our clients rely on us not only for engineering and implementation, but also for the high-value strategic work that drives connected product success. 

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Perficient was included in The Digital Transformation Landscape, Q2 2025. In this landscape, Perficient is recognized as a large-sized consultancy with an industry focus on financial services, healthcare, and industrial products, with a geographical presence in North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.  

Perficient was also included in The AI Technical Services Landscape, Q2 2025. Forrester defines AI Technical Services as: “The delivery capability of repeatable and scalable AI solutions, encompassing AI and data infrastructure, governance, training, and innovation.” We help clients harness the power of AI to solve complex business challenges and create meaningful transformation. 

Perficient Insights Contributed to Forrester Research 

Perficient’s work with a leading automotive manufacturer’s GenAI virtual assistant was included in Forrester’s report titled Design GenAI-Powered Experiences Responsibly. At the Forrester CX Summit North America in 2024, the author of this report, Principal Analyst Gina Bhawalkar, presented Perficient’s work with this automaker during her session. 

Perficient was interviewed by Forrester for their report titled The Future of Commerce (US). Perficient’s commitment to innovation and ability to deliver high-impact solutions positions us to meet the growing demand for AI-driven, intelligent commerce in an ever-evolving landscape. Our experts were also interviewed for the Forrester report, The Impact of AI on Digital Experience Platforms. We believe our inclusion in the research for this report reflects our expertise in helping enterprise clients implement and optimize DXPs through AI-powered transformation.

Mark Polly Scaled

“AI is redefining what’s possible in digital experience. The convergence of agentic and Generative AI is empowering brands to create more human, adaptive, and intelligent interactions at scale.”

Mark Polly, principal of customer experience platforms, Perficient.

 

Perficient Director Priyal Patel is quoted in Forrester’s report, Becoming An Intelligent Healthcare Organization Is An Attainable Goal, Not A Lost Cause. “Today’s decisions should be guided by long-term thinking, envisioning your organization’s business needs five to 10 years into the future,” says Priyal, emphasizing the importance of a shared strategic vision. 

Deepening Analyst Relationships to Amplify Perficient’s Impact

Perficient continues to gain recognition from leading analyst firms like Forrester and IDC, reinforcing our global presence and growing influence in AI and emerging technologies. Visit our Analyst Coverage page to explore additional mentions and stay informed on how we’re shaping the future of technology. 

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Molly MacDonald

Molly is an Associate Marketing Coordinator supporting Analyst Relations at Perficient. She is from St. Louis, MO, and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Business Administration, emphasis in Marketing, in 2024.

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