Orion Innovation Named a Leader in Connected Product Engineering Services by Forrester

On January 20, 2026, Orion Innovation, a prominent player in Data and AI-driven software engineering, proudly announced its recognition as one of the leading providers in The Forrester Wave™ Connected Product Engineering Services for the fourth quarter of 2025. This evaluation marks a significant milestone for Orion, highlighting its capabilities in software and embedded engineering, rigorous testing, and comprehensive connected product lifecycle support.

Forrester’s research emphasizes the intricate nature of connected products, necessitating excellence in various areas including physical product design, embedded software, supportive applications, and the overall digital user experience. In response to these complexities, Orion has developed an engineering model that is uniquely tailored to meet these demands. By combining hands-on delivery discipline with an expansive global presence, the company aims to facilitate effective solutions for its clients.

Dmitry Oshmarin, the Chief Technology Officer of Engineering Center of Innovation at Orion, commented on the recognition, stating, "Being featured in the Forrester Wave validates our dedication to integrating digital and embedded layers within connected products. Our mission is to assist clients in translating their strategic goals into actionable insights—engineering dependable products while accelerating release cycles through continuous integration and automation, as well as providing lifecycle support on a global scale."

Orion excels in delivering embedded software solutions ranging from bare-metal applications and drivers to advanced Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), alongside applications and cloud solutions, robust data platforms, and integrated AI functionalities. The company's maturity in testing goes beyond standard practices, featuring unit, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) automation—all fully integrated with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines. Following product deployment, Orion ensures that Tier 1 to Tier 4 customer support is optimized, leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance accuracy in response and reduce resolution times.

To learn more about this recognition, one can refer to The Forrester Wave™ Connected Product Engineering Services, Q4 2025 report, or reach out to Orion for a detailed consultation with their experts.

About Orion Innovation

Orion Innovation is dedicated to delivering next-generation solutions in data, artificial intelligence, cloud, and digital experiences that empower organizations to innovate, scale, and embrace emerging technologies. With profound expertise in software engineering and a nuanced understanding of industry-specific challenges, Orion crafts data-driven products and solutions that enhance customer interactions, accelerate business growth, and deliver sustainable value over time.

With a workforce of over 6,000 associates, Orion operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. In India, the company boasts multiple delivery centers located in major cities such as Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad. For additional details, check out orioninnovation.com.

Orion Innovation encourages organizations to envision future possibilities and build what matters most in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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