Release – ISG to Announce Third-Quarter Financial Results

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STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, said today it will release its third-quarter financial results on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time.

The firm will host a conference call with investors and industry analysts at 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, the following day, Friday, November 8. Dial-in details are as follows:

  • The dial-in number for U.S. participants is +1 (800) 715-9871 .
  • International participants should call +1 (646) 307-1963 .
  • The security code to access the call is 8229408 .

Participants are requested to dial in at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.

A recording of the conference call will be accessible on ISG’s investor relations page for approximately four weeks following the call.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

Press Contact:
Will Thoretz
+1 203 517 3119
will.thoretz@isg-one.com

Investor Contact:
Michael Sherrick
+1 203 517 3104
michael.sherrick@isg-one.com

Source: Information Services Group, Inc.

Information Services Group (III) – Sharper Focus with Automation Sale


Friday, October 04, 2024

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Sale of a Unit. Wednesday, ISG announced the sale of its non-core automation unit to UST, a digital transformation solutions company, for $27 million. At closing, ISG received $20 million in cash with $4 million to be released over the next 90 days and $3 million to be released at the end of 1Q25. Proceeds will be used for reducing debt, re-investing in the business, and returning capital to shareholders. Automation contributed roughly $30 million of annual revenue, including $18 million of recurring revenue.

AI Business. With large enterprises’ increasing focus on AI, ISG is placing more emphasis in this area and we believe is poised to capitalize on future spending through its AI Advisory and Research segments. Early indications of growing demand are showing with ISG Tango’s total contract value rising at the end of the second quarter.


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Release – ISG Sells Its Automation Unit to UST

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Move sharpens ISG’s focus, strengthens balance sheet and immediately enhances shareholder value

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, said today it has sold its automation unit to UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, for $27 million in an all-cash transaction, with a portion of the proceeds placed in escrow, to be released contingent upon meeting certain conditions.

The unit offers robotic process automation (RPA) software implementation and licensing services. It was established as a startup business in 2017 to meet the emerging demand for RPA.

ISG Chairman and CEO Michael P. Connors said the sale is a “win-win” for both ISG and UST.

“With this sale, ISG emerges as a stronger, more focused firm, devoted to serving our clients by leveraging our towering strengths in sourcing, powered by our AI-driven ISG Tango™ platform; digital transformation, including enterprise change and training-as-a-service; AI advisory, technology research and supplier governance,” Connors said. “In addition, the cash proceeds of the sale immediately strengthen our balance sheet and improve shareholder value.

“At the same time, our former automation unit will benefit from being part of a larger technology services organization in UST, one that we have known and respected for years, with the resources and scale to compete in the intelligent automation space,” Connors said.

Commenting on UST’s acquisition, Sajesh Gopinath, general manager and go-to-market leader, UST SmartOps, said: “This strategic investment in the intelligent automation space solidifies UST’s position as a market leader in a dynamic sector that has the potential to transform industries, enhance productivity, improve customer experiences, and generate new revenue streams. By onboarding experienced intelligent automation consultants and capabilities, UST is strengthening its standing in a competitive market and broadening its partner ecosystem to position itself for future growth and meet the emerging needs of our clients.”

Connors said ISG decided to exit the business because its implementation and software licensing activities no longer were a strategic fit with ISG’s position as an independent, third-party advisory firm.

ISG received $20 million in cash at closing with the remaining $7 million held in escrow. Of this amount, $4 million is to be released from escrow over the next 90 days as certain contractual conditions with clients are met, and the remaining $3 million is to be released after the end of the first quarter of 2025, based on the achievement of certain revenue targets. Net proceeds from the transaction are expected to provide the opportunity to reduce debt and return capital to shareholders.

To reflect the impact of the divestiture activity, ISG said it is updating its third-quarter guidance, targeting revenues in the range of $60 million to $61 million, and adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) in the range of $6.5 million to $7.0 million.

Sett & Lucas served as financial advisor to ISG, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP served as legal advisor.

ISG will file a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the sale.

Conference Call

ISG will hold a conference call today, Wednesday, October 2, at 4:30 p.m., US ET, to discuss the transaction. The call can be accessed by dialing (800) 715-9871 , or, for international callers, by dialing +1 (646) 307-1963 . The access code is 3455640 . A recording of the call will be available on ISG’s investor relations page for approximately four weeks following the call.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” which represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of ISG concerning future events and their potential effects. Statements contained herein including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “may,” and other similar expressions are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of ISG, its directors and its management, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could affect ISG’s rights or obligations under the Share Purchase Agreement governing the divestiture, (2) risks related to the disruption of management’s attention from ISG’s ongoing business operations due to the divestiture and ISG’s obligations under the Share Purchase Agreement, (3) risks that the divestiture may disrupt current plans and operations and any potential difficulties in employee retention as a result and (4) the effect of the announcement of the transaction on the ISG’s relationships with its customers and suppliers and on its business generally. Certain of these and other applicable risks, cautionary statements and factors that could cause actual results to differ from ISG’s forward-looking statements are included in ISG’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ISG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

ISG reports all financial information required in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In its updated third-quarter guidance appearing in this release, ISG has presented both GAAP financial results as well as non-GAAP information. ISG believes that evaluating its ongoing operating results will be enhanced if it discloses certain non-GAAP information. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude non-cash and certain other special charges that many investors believe may obscure the user’s overall understanding of ISG’s current financial performance and the Company’s prospects for the future. ISG believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they improve the comparability of the financial results between periods and provide for greater transparency of key measures used to evaluate the Company’s performance.

In this press release, ISG provides adjusted EBITDA (defined as net income, plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, non-cash stock compensation, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, and severance, integration and other expense), which is a non-GAAP measure that the Company believes provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, which management believes are not indicative of ISG’s core operations. This non-GAAP measure is used by ISG to evaluate the Company’s business strategies and management’s performance.

Management believes this information facilitates comparison of underlying results over time. Non-GAAP financial measures, when presented, are reconciled to the most closely applicable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP estimates contained herein to the corresponding GAAP measures is not being provided, due to the unreasonable efforts required to prepare it.

About UST

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering expertise, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse innovation and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com .

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com .

Source: Information Services Group, Inc.

Release – ISG Secures Patent for AI-Powered Contracting Technology

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Comprehensive approach to automating contract generation and negotiation wins patent protection

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced it has secured a U.S. patent for its proprietary AI-powered contracting technology.

The automated intelligent contracting solution is offered as part of the ISG GovernX ® vendor compliance and risk management platform to simplify contract generation, negotiation and management, including renewals of existing contracts.

ISG said the solution also has future application for ISG Tango ™, the firm’s groundbreaking sourcing platform launched earlier this year that digitizes all elements of ISG’s market-leading sourcing transactions business to better serve clients, improve transaction speed and efficiency, and allow ISG to expand into other market segments. It would be used initially, ISG said, to support the sourcing transaction needs of midmarket companies—a new market segment and growth area for ISG—and later for larger, more complex contracts as the AI model that powers the solution grows in capability and sophistication.

The newly awarded patent, #12,067,060, issued on August 21, 2024, covers a solution that uses AI to analyze and understand the preferences of all parties to a contract and suggest tailored terms for any contract scenario. It builds on U.S. patent #10,936,672, which was awarded to ISG in 2021 for a system that leverages machine learning and AI to generate documents based on historical contracts and data sets.

A third invention, currently patent pending, leverages machine learning and AI across the entire contract generation, pricing and negotiation process with a chatbot-like interaction for multiple parties involved in creating a contract.

“We can now offer our clients exclusive access to automation technology that can build tailored contracts, increase compliance and compress negotiation timeframes,” said Todd Dreger, partner and president, ISG GovernX. “We are delighted to have received patent recognition for our distinctive and important inventions of AI-powered, automated document generation capabilities.”

The patents include methods for training models on historical documents to understand and predict the best language to include in a new contract. This involves determining associations between different document sections and optimizing the document generation process.

Users can input their preferences, view ranked candidate documents, and interact with the system to refine the final document. The interface can emphasize selected sections and provide feedback based on a scoring mechanism. The system also facilitates automated negotiation by adjusting document sections in real-time based on the preferences and priorities of multiple parties, reducing the need for manual negotiation.

“Our AI-driven contract automation inventions will help our clients improve their business operations and the management of their supplier ecosystems while lowering operational costs,” Dreger said. “As the field of AI continues to evolve, we’re confident the technologies covered by these patents will drive meaningful value for our clients by meeting their needs for fast, accurate, compliant contracting.”

The patents bolster the market-leading ISG GovernX platform, which currently has more than $65 billion of annual contact value under management across more than 13,000 client contracts. GovernX automates the management of the entire contract lifecycle and provides a complete, customized view of the user’s contract and supplier ecosystem to improve supplier performance, decrease spend and reduce third-party risk.

For more information about ISG GovernX, visit this webpage .

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com .

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Information Services Group (III) – In a More Stable Environment


Wednesday, August 07, 2024

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Improved Metrics. Although performance decreased from the prior year, the Company improved sequentially. Stable revenue and lower costs led to higher a gross margin of 39.5% compared to 36.1% in the first quarter. The increased margin led to profitability in the quarter compared to a net loss last quarter. These improvements show ISG’s efficiency in the continued down environment while the Company prepares for clients to resuming spending, in our view.

Geographies. Although the regions are down from the prior year, most of ISG’s geographies are showing stability. Both the Americas and Europe are experiencing stability in their pipelines even as the uncertain macro environment continues. We would note management believes spending will resume more quickly in the Americas segment, primarily the U.S., with a return to spending as soon as the fourth quarter.


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Release – Information Services Group Announces Second-Quarter 2024 Results

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  • Reports second-quarter GAAP revenues of $64 million
  • Reports second-quarter net income of $2.0 million, GAAP EPS of $0.04 and adjusted EPS of $0.08
  • Reports second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $7 million
  • Generates $2.2 million of cash from operations
  • Declares third-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable October 4, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 6, 2024
  • Sets third-quarter guidance: revenues between $64 million and $66 million and adjusted EBITDA between $7.0 and $8.0 million

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“ISG delivered sequentially stronger results in the second quarter,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO. “Adjusted EBITDA was up more than 60 percent, utilization was up more than 800 basis points, and adjusted EBITDA margin was up 400 basis points, driven by an improved product and services mix, all as our revenue base stabilized versus the first quarter.

“Though clients continue to delay the start of new initiatives and extend their spending over longer periods, our pipeline is strong, and with inflation easing and the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, we anticipate demand picking up again late this year.”

Connors said an increase in contract value flowing through the ISG Tango™ sourcing platform is a sign of accelerating client activity. “Contract value on our AI-powered ISG Tango platform now exceeds $4 billion,” said Connors. “This innovative platform solution accelerates speed to value for our clients and generates expanded margins for ISG.”

Second-Quarter 2024 Results

Reported revenues for the second quarter were $64.3 million, down 14 percent from $74.6 million in the prior year’s second quarter. Reported revenues were $40.0 million in the Americas, down 5 percent; $18.8 million in Europe, down 23 percent; and $5.5 million in Asia Pacific, down 31 percent, all versus the prior year.

ISG reported second-quarter operating income of $3.7 million, compared with operating income of $4.9 million in the prior year. The firm’s reported second-quarter net income was $2.0 million, compared with net income of $2.3 million in the prior year. Income per fully diluted share was $0.04, compared with income per fully diluted share of $0.05 in the prior year.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) for the second quarter was $3.8 million, or $0.08 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared with adjusted net income of $5.3 million, or $0.11 per share on a fully diluted basis, in the prior year’s second quarter.

Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) was $7.1 million, down 30 percent from the prior-year second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by reported revenues) was 11.1 percent, compared with 13.6 percent in the prior year.

Other Financial and Operating Highlights

ISG generated $2.2 million of cash from operations in the second quarter, compared with generating $2.8 million of cash in the second quarter last year. The firm’s cash balance totaled $11.8 million at June 30, 2024, down from $14.0 million at March 31, 2024.

During the second quarter, ISG repurchased $2.0 million of shares and paid $1.7 million of contingent consideration for prior acquisitions. As of June 30, 2024, ISG had $74.2 million in debt outstanding, down from $79.2 million at the end of last year.

2024 Third-Quarter Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

“For the third quarter, ISG is targeting revenues of between $64 million and $66 million and adjusted EBITDA of between $7.0 million and $8.0 million. We will continue to monitor the macroeconomic environment, including the impact of FX, inflation and other factors, and adjust our business plans accordingly,” said Connors.

Quarterly Dividend

The ISG Board of Directors declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable on October 4, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 6, 2024.

“ISG remains committed to a disciplined capital allocation strategy that includes reinvesting in our business, managing our debt, returning capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases, and supplementing our organic growth with strategic acquisitions to drive long-term shareholder value,” Connors said.

Conference Call

ISG has scheduled a call for 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to discuss the firm’s second-quarter results. The call can be accessed by dialing +1 (800) 715-9871 , or, for international callers, by dialing +1 (646) 307-1963 . The access code is 6237254 . A recording of the conference call will be accessible on ISG’s investor relations page for approximately four weeks following the call.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” which represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of ISG concerning future events and their potential effects. Statements contained herein including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “may,” and other similar expressions are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Those risks relate to inherent business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies relating to the businesses of ISG and its subsidiaries, including without limitation: (1) failure to secure new engagements or loss of important clients; (2) ability to hire and retain enough qualified employees to support operations; (3) ability to maintain or increase billing and utilization rates; (4) management of growth; (5) success of expansion internationally; (6) competition; (7) ability to move the product mix into higher margin businesses; (8) general political and social conditions such as war, political unrest and terrorism; (9) healthcare and benefit cost management; (10) ability to protect ISG and its subsidiaries’ intellectual property or data and the intellectual property or data of others; (11) currency fluctuations and exchange rate adjustments; (12) ability to successfully consummate or integrate strategic acquisitions; (13) outbreaks of diseases, including coronavirus, or similar public health threats or fear of such an event; and (14) potential terminations of engagements, delays or reductions in scope by clients. Certain of these and other applicable risks, cautionary statements and factors that could cause actual results to differ from ISG’s forward-looking statements are included in ISG’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ISG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

ISG reports all financial information required in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In this release, ISG has presented both GAAP financial results as well as non-GAAP information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2023. ISG believes that evaluating its ongoing operating results will be enhanced if it discloses certain non-GAAP information. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude non-cash and certain other special charges that many investors believe may obscure the user’s overall understanding of ISG’s current financial performance and the Company’s prospects for the future. ISG believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they improve the comparability of the financial results between periods and provide for greater transparency of key measures used to evaluate the Company’s performance.

ISG provides adjusted EBITDA (defined as net income, plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, non-cash stock compensation, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, and severance, integration and other expense), adjusted net income (defined as net income, plus amortization of intangible assets, non-cash stock compensation, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, write-off of deferred financing cost and severance, integration and other expense on a tax-adjusted basis), adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA margin, and selected financial data on a constant currency basis which are non-GAAP measures that the Company believes provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses and financial implications of foreign currency translations, which management believes are not indicative of ISG’s core operations. These non-GAAP measures are used by ISG to evaluate the Company’s business strategies and management’s performance.

We evaluate our results of operations on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of year-over-year fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our results of operations, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of our business performance, and is consistent with how management evaluates the Company’s performance. We calculate constant currency percentages by converting our current and prior periods’ local currency financial results using the same point in time exchange rates and then comparing the adjusted current and prior period results. This calculation may differ from similarly titled measures used by others and, accordingly, the constant currency presentation is not meant to be a substitution for recorded amounts presented in conformity with GAAP, nor should such amounts be considered in isolation.

Management believes this information facilitates comparison of underlying results over time. Non-GAAP financial measures, when presented, are reconciled to the most closely applicable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP estimates contained herein to the corresponding GAAP measures is not being provided, due to the unreasonable efforts required to prepare it.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com .

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Information Services Group (III) – A Look at the Second Quarter


Tuesday, August 06, 2024

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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2Q Results. Reported revenues totaled $64.3 million, slightly below our estimate of $65 million. Clients are continuing to delay projects, as these are being pushed further. Net income was better than expected at $2.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $2.3 million or $0.05 last year. We estimated a net loss of $0.2 million or breakeven EPS.

Silver Lining. The continued headwind of client decision making has offered a light at the end of the tunnel for management. An increase in contract value through ISG Tango, now exceeding $4 billion from $2.6 billion in the previous quarter, offers a sign that clients are allocating more towards projects in our view. The increase in overall contract value showcases management’s belief in increasing business spending as the year progresses.


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Information Services Group (III) – Noble Consumer Virtual Conference


Tuesday, July 02, 2024

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Conference. We hosted Information Services Group CEO Michael Connors and CFO Michael Sherrick at the Noble Capital Emerging Growth Conference on June 26th. The entire presentation and Q&A session can be found at https://www.channelchek.com/videos/isg-iii-noble-capital-markets-virtual-consumer-tmt-conference-replay. The following are key highlights of the presentation.

Recurring Revenue. ISG highlighted its goal of reaching $150 million in recurring revenue. The Company had recurring revenue of $125 million in 2023, a 16% uplift from 2022. ISG is already off to a good start in 2024 as approximately half of the Company’s $64.3 million of first quarter revenue was recurring. We believe that the Company can achieve its goal.


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Release – ISG to Publish Report on Finance and Accounting Services

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Upcoming ISG Provider Lens™ report will evaluate providers offering a range of capabilities to improve the efficiency and agility of customers’ financial processes

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining outsourcing services that help enterprises improve their finance and accounting operations and business decision-making.

The study results will be published in a comprehensive ISG Provider Lens™ report, called Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Services (FAO), scheduled to be released in October. The report will cover the global market for services related to procurement, reporting, budgeting, financial planning and other functions.

Enterprise buyers will be able to use information from the report to evaluate their current vendor relationships, potential new engagements and available offerings, while ISG advisors use the information to recommend providers to the firm’s buy-side clients.

Cost reduction, enhanced speed and higher levels of accuracy continue to be the primary drivers of FAO. But as the sector has matured over the last decade, enterprises are expecting their providers to be more consultative and partner-oriented, while leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, automation and, most recently, GenAI to deliver more impactful outcomes. Such technologies streamline processes and enable predictive analysis and sophisticated decision-making capabilities essential for strategic planning and competitive advantage.

“Enterprises are looking for FAO providers that act not just as service executors but as advisors and collaborators able to navigate and leverage the broader ecosystem of partners and industry experts,” said Namratha Dharshan, chief business leader, ISG Research. “Providers are expected to understand and align themselves with their customers’ long-term business objectives.”

ISG has distributed surveys to more than 40 finance and accounting outsourcing providers. Working in collaboration with ISG’s global advisors, the research team will produce four quadrants representing the finance and accounting outsourcing services the typical enterprise is buying, based on ISG’s experience working with its clients. The four quadrants are:

  • Procure to Pay (P2P), evaluating providers of services across the accounts payable process, including paying suppliers, reconciling accounts, tracking expenses and spending patterns and negotiating contracts. P2P providers use new technologies including AI and machine learning to automate processes and increase efficiency.
  • Order to Cash (O2C),assessing providers of end-to-end O2C operations, including processing customer orders, ensuring payments are received promptly, managing credit risk and providing customer support. Clients look to these partners to streamline operations, often through automation to reduce manual processes.
  • Record to Report (R2R), covering providers that manage clients’ financial record-keeping and reporting, including complex processes such as managing the end-of-period close process, preparing financial statements and assessing clients’ internal control systems.
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), evaluating providers of high-end financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and M&A. These providers act as partners to clients, delivering comprehensive and meaningful data and insights.

The report resulting from this study will cover the global finance and accounting outsourcing market. ISG analysts Gaurang Pagdi and Sneha Jayanth will serve as authors of the report.

A list of identified providers and vendors and further details on the study are available in this digital brochure. Companies not listed as finance and accounting outsourcing providers can contact ISG and ask to be included in the study.

All 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ evaluations feature expanded customer experience (CX) data that measures actual enterprise experience with specific provider services and solutions, based on ISG’s continuous CX research. Enterprise customers wishing to share their experience about a specific provider or vendor are encouraged to register here to receive a personalized survey URL. Participants will receive a copy of this report in return for their feedback.

About ISG Provider Lens™ Research

The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 800 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

Information Services Group (III) – Slower Decisions Mean Slower Revenue


Monday, May 13, 2024

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Continued Slow Environment. ISG’s performance continued to be impacted by slower client decision making. Clients are taking longer to commit to new investments and are developing their AI strategy. We believe that the decision making will continue to affect the Company over the fiscal year, however, the impact will lessen over the quarters as clients start to spend more.

Recurring Revenue. Management’s focus on increasing its recurring revenue continues to be showcased, as half the revenue during the quarter was recurring. The Company’s services on platforms such as GovernX and ProBenchmark continue to experience increased demand and the addition of Ventana Research is providing new relationships, potentially increasing opportunities for cross-selling, in our view. With AI looming, ISG is poised to strike with its AI services when businesses start to invest more in the technology.


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Release – Information Services Group Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results

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Information Services Group Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results

  • Reports first-quarter GAAP revenues of $64 million
  • Reports first-quarter net loss of $3.4 million, GAAP loss per share of $0.07 and adjusted net income per share of $0.01
  • Reports first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $4 million
  • Generates $2.3 million of cash from operations
  • Declares second-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable July 5, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 14, 2024
  • Sets second-quarter guidance: revenues between $65 million and $67 million and adjusted EBITDA between $7.0 million and $8.0 million

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

“As anticipated, we saw market uncertainty impact the broader global technology industry during the first quarter,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO. “With that said, our opportunity pipeline is growing, so we believe the worst is behind us. We see the market turning and gaining momentum over the course of the year.”

Connors said clients slowed their pace of spending and generally have been taking longer to decide on new investments, as they weigh economic conditions and wait to see how AI shapes the technology landscape before committing to major new initiatives.

“As the market transitions from the planning to the execution phase of AI, there will be significant investments in infrastructure and implementation,” Connors said. “Additionally, we see a notable increase in demand for cost and spend transformation, as companies continue to adapt to uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Early indicators, such as a rise in sourcing activity, suggest the demand environment is evolving and will accelerate going forward.”

Connors also said ISG is encouraged by the continuing growth of its recurring revenue business. “Demand for our research, governance and platforms continues, as clients seek market intelligence and governance solutions to shape their future investment decisions,” Connors said. “Our next-gen sourcing platform, ISG Tango™, launched in March, has been well-received, with over $2.6 billion of contract value already running on the platform.”

Connors noted that recurring revenues represented about half of the firm’s revenues in the first quarter and totaled $126 million for the trailing 12 months, up 10 percent from the previous 12-month period.

First-Quarter 2024 Results

Reported revenues for the first quarter were $64.3 million, down 18 percent from $78.5 million in the prior year’s first quarter. Reported revenues were $40.8 million in the Americas, down 16 percent; $17.8 million in Europe, down 23 percent; and $5.6 million in Asia Pacific, down 20 percent, all versus the prior year.

ISG reported a first-quarter operating loss of $2.4 million, compared with operating income of $7.1 million in the prior year. The firm’s reported first-quarter net loss was $3.4 million, compared with net income of $3.5 million in the prior year. Loss per fully diluted share was $0.07, compared with income per fully diluted share of $0.07 in the prior year.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) for the first quarter was $0.7 million, or $0.01 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared with adjusted net income of $6.0 million, or $0.12 per share on a fully diluted basis, in the prior year’s first quarter.

First-quarter adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) was $4.4 million, down 60 percent from the prior-year first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by reported revenues) was 6.9 percent, compared with 14.0 percent in the prior year.

Other Financial and Operating Highlights

ISG generated $2.3 million of cash from operations in the first quarter, compared with using $3.4 million of cash in the first quarter last year. The firm’s cash balance totaled $14.0 million at March 31, 2024, down from $22.6 million at December 31, 2023.

During the first quarter, ISG paid dividends of $2.4 million, repurchased $2.5 million of shares and paid down debt of $5.0 million. As of March 31, 2024, ISG had $74.2 million in debt outstanding, down from $79.2 million at the end of last year.

2024 Second-Quarter Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

“For the second quarter, ISG is targeting revenues of between $65 million and $67 million and adjusted EBITDA of between $7.0 million and $8.0 million. We will continue to monitor the macroeconomic environment, including the impact of FX, inflation and other factors, and adjust our business plans accordingly,” said Connors.

Quarterly Dividend

The ISG Board of Directors declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable on July 5, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 14, 2024.

“ISG remains committed to a disciplined capital allocation strategy that includes reinvesting in our business, managing our debt, returning capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases, and supplementing our organic growth with strategic acquisitions to drive long-term shareholder value,” Connors said.

Conference Call

ISG has scheduled a call for 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, Friday, May 10, 2024, to discuss the firm’s first-quarter results. The call can be accessed by dialing +1 (800) 715-9871, or, for international callers, by dialing +1 (646) 307-1963. The access code is 7294332. A recording of the conference call will be accessible on ISG’s website (www.isg-one.com ) for approximately four weeks following the call.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” which represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of ISG concerning future events and their potential effects. Statements contained herein including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “may,” and other similar expressions are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Those risks relate to inherent business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies relating to the businesses of ISG and its subsidiaries, including without limitation: (1) failure to secure new engagements or loss of important clients; (2) ability to hire and retain enough qualified employees to support operations; (3) ability to maintain or increase billing and utilization rates; (4) management of growth; (5) success of expansion internationally; (6) competition; (7) ability to move the product mix into higher margin businesses; (8) general political and social conditions such as war, political unrest and terrorism; (9) healthcare and benefit cost management; (10) ability to protect ISG and its subsidiaries’ intellectual property or data and the intellectual property or data of others; (11) currency fluctuations and exchange rate adjustments; (12) ability to successfully consummate or integrate strategic acquisitions; (13) outbreaks of diseases, including coronavirus, or similar public health threats or fear of such an event; and (14) potential terminations of engagements, delays or reductions in scope by clients. Certain of these and other applicable risks, cautionary statements and factors that could cause actual results to differ from ISG’s forward-looking statements are included in ISG’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ISG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

ISG reports all financial information required in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In this release, ISG has presented both GAAP financial results as well as non-GAAP information for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023. ISG believes that evaluating its ongoing operating results will be enhanced if it discloses certain non-GAAP information. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude non-cash and certain other special charges that many investors believe may obscure the user’s overall understanding of ISG’s current financial performance and the Company’s prospects for the future. ISG believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they improve the comparability of the financial results between periods and provide for greater transparency of key measures used to evaluate the Company’s performance.

ISG provides adjusted EBITDA (defined as net income, plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, non-cash stock compensation, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, and severance, integration and other expense), adjusted net income (defined as net income, plus amortization of intangible assets, non-cash stock compensation, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, write-off of deferred financing cost and severance, integration and other expense on a tax-adjusted basis), adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA margin, and selected financial data on a constant currency basis which are non-GAAP measures that the Company believes provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses and financial implications of foreign currency translations, which management believes are not indicative of ISG’s core operations. These non-GAAP measures are used by ISG to evaluate the Company’s business strategies and management’s performance.

We evaluate our results of operations on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of year-over-year fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our results of operations, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of our business performance, and is consistent with how management evaluates the Company’s performance. We calculate constant currency percentages by converting our current and prior periods’ local currency financial results using the same point in time exchange rates and then comparing the adjusted current and prior period results. This calculation may differ from similarly titled measures used by others and, accordingly, the constant currency presentation is not meant to be a substitution for recorded amounts presented in conformity with GAAP, nor should such amounts be considered in isolation.

Management believes this information facilitates comparison of underlying results over time. Non-GAAP financial measures, when presented, are reconciled to the most closely applicable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP estimates contained herein to the corresponding GAAP measures is not being provided, due to the unreasonable efforts required to prepare it.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

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Information Services Group (III) – A Peek into First Quarter Results


Friday, May 10, 2024

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Results. Revenue was reported at $64.3 million, down 18% from $78.5 million in the previous year. We estimated revenue of $66 million. Continued slower client decision making meant revenue is being pushed into later quarters. Net loss for the quarter was $3.4 million, or a loss of $0.07 per share, compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $0.07 per share last year. We estimated a net loss of $0.7 million, or a loss of $0.01 per share.

Recurring Revenue and Tango. Recurring revenues for the Company continue to grow, accounting for about half of ISG’s revenues in 1Q24. For the trailing 12 months, recurring revenues totaled $126 million, up 10% from the previous 12-month period. We expect recurring revenues to continue to grow with management’s focus on growing platforms such as ISG GovernX and ISG ProBenchmark. With the launch of the next-gen sourcing platform ISG Tango in March, the Company is already seeing the platform gaining interest, as over $2.6 billion of contract value is already running on the platform.


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Release – ISG Earns Gender Equality Certification

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ISG Italy recognized by Bureau Veritas for meeting the gender equality guidelines set by Ente Italiano di Normazione (UNI)

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced ISG Italia S.p.A has earned gender equality certification through Bureau Veritas, a world leader in audit and certification services.

The ISG business in Italy has supported the Italian public sector for more than a decade, including a framework contract with Consip, the Italian Public Administration’s central IT purchasing body, to provide governance services for various digital transformation initiatives as part of Italy’s “Three-Year Plan for Information Technology in the Public Administration.”

Bureau Veritas evaluated ISG Italy across six workplace functions―culture and strategy; governance; HR management processes; opportunities for growth and inclusion of women in business; gender pay equity and parental protection, and work-life balance―and determined the firm’s practices comply with the gender equality guidelines defined in the March 2022 UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification issued by UNI (Ente Italiano di Normazione), the Italian standardization body.

“We are delighted to earn this prestigious certification for our gender equality management approach, which aims to promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace,” said Michael P. Connors, Chairman and CEO, ISG. “ISG is strongly committed to overcoming the traditional obstacles to women’s success in the workplace, and to supporting fair and equitable workplaces for all.”

ISG established the ISG Women in Digital community in 2018 to provide a platform for exchanging practical advice and innovative ideas on diversity and advancement in the workplace. The community hosts the annual ISG Women in Digital Awards, a LinkedIn page, an ongoing ISG Digital Dish podcast series, and regular events for ISG employees and the greater IT and business services industry.

“ISG is committed to ensuring men and women receive fair wages and have the same opportunities for recruitment, career advancement and leadership,” said Julien Escribe, partner and managing director of ISG Italy. “By advancing our ISG culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and complying with laws and regulations that promote gender and wage equality and address gender-based violence, we believe we help uphold the fundamental values of our firm and of society.”

Bureau Veritas is accredited to certify organizations under the Italian Gender Equality Certification System. Gender equality certification is voluntary, available to companies of all sizes, and determined by the UNI/PdR 125:2022 guidelines and key performance indicators for gender equality within an organization.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

Source: Information Services Group, Inc.