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Let's talkBRUSSELS, Belgium, March 5, 2026 – Stefanini Group, a global tech consulting company with an AI-first mindset, announced today that its Stefanini Manufacturing business unit has been recognized as a Global Leader in Manufacturing by the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 – Mid-Tier and Specialist IT Firms report.
The report evaluated global providers based on portfolio strength, innovation, competitiveness, and delivery capability. In addition to being named a Global Leader in Manufacturing Industry Services and Solutions, Stefanini was recognized as a Product Challenger in Supply Chain & Aftermarket Services, reinforcing its position at the forefront of Industry 4.0.
This ISG recognition validates Stefanini Manufacturing’s ability to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and co-create real results through an applied AI-first mindset, automation, and data engineering.
“This milestone is a powerful validation of our commitment to co-create with our clients,” said Farlei Kothe, CEO of Stefanini for North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. “By providing comprehensive plant-level visibility through AI-enabled solutions that integrate seamlessly with current applications, we’re proving that you don’t need to overhaul your entire system to gain the insights needed to lead in today’s market.”
Key strengths recognized by ISG
According to the report, Stefanini was recognized for several key strengths:
- Leadership in Smart Manufacturing: proven expertise in industrial automation and Industry 4.0.
- Responsible AI: governance-driven AI practices that ensure ethical and scalable implementation.
- Advanced integration: seamless data engineering and technology integration across legacy systems.
- Global scale, local touch: a significant global footprint combined with localized delivery excellence.
Through these capabilities, Stefanini continues to help organizations turn complex industrial challenges into predictable, sustainable growth.
About Stefanini Group
Stefanini Group is a global tech consulting company that leads in the use of artificial intelligence and co-creates tailored solutions to help clients advance their digital journeys, combining a global presence with deep technical expertise and a comprehensive service portfolio. With clients in more than 100 countries, 23 delivery centers across five continents and more than 35,000 employees worldwide, the consultancy organizes its solutions into 7 business units: Technology, Cyber, Data & Analytics, Financial Tech, Operations, Marketing, and Manufacturing. Together, they form a vast innovative ecosystem that delivers relevant and lasting results for their clients.
With several proprietary artificial intelligence platforms, primarily organized under the SAI suite (Stefanini Artificial Intelligence), Stefanini Group combines data, automation, and AI to drive end-to-end transformation. Stefanini Group has become an academic benchmark with the INSEAD case study “Building an Ecosystem Strategy in the Age of AI,” and its business model continues to be studied at leading global business schools. For more information, visit stefanini.com.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. With over 1,600 professionals in more than 20 countries, ISG supports over 900 clients in achieving digital investments and operational excellence. Learn more at www.isg-one.com.