Graphite Connect has moved from the Hackett Group’s 50 To Watch list to the elite 50 To Know roster, reflecting rapid expansion and product innovation. Its Supplier Network now hosts over 700,000 suppliers, generating more than one million data updates each month, which are instantly shared across connected buyers. The platform’s Know‑Your‑Supplier security waterfall blocked over 5,000 fraud attempts in 2025 with zero successful breaches. Looking ahead, Graphite plans to launch an MCP server that lets AI agents tap its trusted data without complex API integrations.
The Hackett Group’s Solution Intelligence team released its 13th 50 to Know and 50 to Watch procurement provider lists, alongside the Hall of Fame and the 8th Future 5 for 2025‑2026. After evaluating roughly 220 global vendors, 117 solutions earned placement across the...