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Certa Receives Prestigious Awards in Risk Management

In a significant recognition of its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, Certa, an AI-driven platform focused on third-party risk management, compliance, and monitoring, announced its latest achievements on April 30, 2026. The Hackett Group, renowned for its analyst capabilities in business technology, awarded Certa with badges in their 2026 Spring SolutionMap, deeming it a standout in the categories of "Top Tech - Risk Management" and "Customer Value - Risk Management".

Certa was evaluated amongst 118 vendors across 16 categories in the source-to-pay (S2P) spectrum, reflecting not only the strength of its technology but also its effectiveness in integrating solutions within broader ecosystems. The Hackett Group's comprehensive analysis looked at how well these technology solutions work together, their maturity, and their equipped capabilities for advanced AI functionalities.

Strength of Certa's Strategy

Emilia Meldrum-Taylor, Certa's Research Lead, expressed gratitude for this recognition, stating, “Being recognized by The Hackett Group validates our strategy and the outcomes we produce for our clients while also solidifying our market position.” She emphasized the shift in risk management towards AI-native platforms, which not only learn and adapt but enhance the speed and confidence of teams faced with managing exceptions in third-party relationships.

As businesses increasingly navigate complex vendor landscapes, the consequences of poor purchasing decisions have amplified. Carina Kuhl, Director of Solution Intelligence at The Hackett Group, underscored the importance of this acknowledgment: “The cost of a poor selection has never been higher, and the rise of AI marketing makes sorting through relevant information more challenging than ever.” She described SolutionMap as a vital resource that supplies executives with actionable insights, clear shortlists, credible comparisons, and validated capabilities to confidently make decisions.

The Growing Importance of AI in Procurement

As AI capabilities become a norm within procurement platforms, differentiation among providers is increasingly reliant on proven performance and demonstrable results for clients. SolutionMap aids procurement leaders in clarifying their choice of technology solutions, while simultaneously serving as a dependable framework for suppliers to showcase their value.

Certa excels at delivering a unified lifecycle approach to managing third-party risks, extending from onboarding to ongoing compliance — making it a preferred choice across various heavily regulated sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and life sciences, among others.

To delve deeper into the Spring 2026 SolutionMap analysis and to learn more about The Hackett Group's procurement technology evaluation methodology, interested parties can visit The Hackett Group's SolutionMap.

About Certa

Certa, recognized by Gartner® in its Magic Quadrant™ for third-party risk management tools, provides organizations in North America, Europe, and Asia with essential risk management tools. Their platform unifies the entire lifecycle of third-party risk management, ensuring compliance and monitoring are always seamlessly integrated.

For more information about Certa and its offerings, visit www.certa.ai.