BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ascendion, a digital engineering company, has been named an Enterprise Innovator in the recently released HFS Horizons: Digital Engineering Service Providers, 2023 report.

HFS Research (HFS) focused on provider ability to deliver data and engineering services to enable clients in the design, development, deployment, and management of digital products and solutions. Researchers assessed and rated digital engineering service capabilities of 25 top service providers across their value propositions, innovation capabilities, go-to-market strategies, and market impact (including client feedback and scale).

HFS named Ascendion as an Enterprise Innovator for being able to demonstrate global capabilities, digital transformation expertise, leading-edge enabling tools, implementation excellence, robust go-to-market capabilities, and client delight.

Ascendion distinguished itself with expertise in digital innovation, intelligent automation, agile commercial models, and talent orchestration related to software engineering. Ascendion’s use of their proprietary engineering platform – known as AAVA – was noted as a particular strength. Clients, 70% of whom are Fortune 500 companies, called out Ascendion’s flexibility, responsiveness, and implementation capabilities.

HFS Associate Practice Leader and report principal researcher Nandini Tare sees digital engineering to be an enabler to companies seeking relevance in an economy increasingly shaped by software-driven outcomes. “Enterprises are creating new revenue channels, making operations more efficient, and transforming their business models to stay relevant. This difference in focus shows that digital engineering is no longer a technology play but a strategic business transformation partnership,” said Tare.

“Our enterprise clients, as well as new HFS market data, confirm that data & analytics, applied AI, and other new technologies can provide the business impact now necessary to thrive,” said Prakash Balasubramanian, Executive Vice President of Engineering at Ascendion. “Our ability to deliver high-quality software, engaging consumer experiences, and better return on digital investment helps clients become stronger competitors in their markets.”