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      Analyst insights provide an important external lens on how the market views our strategy, execution, and the value we bring to clients. Industry analysts deliver rigorous, objective evaluations of providers across markets, industries, and service areas. Their research helps organizations navigate an evolving competitive landscape by understanding KPMG’s strengths, differentiation, and ability to deliver measurable business value. Through our Analyst Relations program, we engage with leading analyst firms to share timely perspectives on market trends, client needs, and the outcomes we help deliver.

      Browse the recognitions below to understand why industry analysts see KPMG as a leading provider of services and explore the research behind those assessments. These perspectives offer an additional, independent view of our capabilities across priority markets and offerings.

      Past evaluations and recognition

      KPMG has received top rankings across multiple categories in the Source client perceptions study: Perceptions of Consulting in Financial Services 2025. According to buyers of Financial Consulting services who participated in the study, KPMG ranked 1st in multiple categories, including: “value in Financial Services”, “most authoritative firm in financial services”, “most shortlisted in Financial Services”, “first choice for regulatory-driven work in financial services”, and “first choice for financial management in Financial Services.”

      The report reveals what 641 executives, directors, and senior managers in financial services think about the leading consulting services firms and examines clients’ perceptions of the quality, value, and attributes of different firms as they move from awareness, to shortlisting a firm, to their experience as a direct client. Respondents were asked to identify three firms they’re familiar with, giving Source 1,923 responses about different firms. Respondents represent a wide range of countries and business functions, and 92% work in organizations that generate more than $500 million in revenue.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a “Leader” in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Finance Transformation Strategy Consulting.

      Gartner defines the finance transformation strategy consulting market as services that assist CFOs and their finance organizations in crafting strategies and finance transformation roadmaps for various business-aligned, forward-looking initiatives. These engagements use dedicated external finance subject matter experts and transformation delivery assets with the aim of increasing the value that finance provides to the organization, while maximizing functional efficiency through appropriate organizational design, data, people, technology and process improvements. This market differs from finance transformation implementation consulting, which helps CFOs enhance operations and management practices through project delivery capabilities in areas like process improvement and technology implementation.

      The report notes “A well-defined finance transformation strategy is essential for shaping strategic objectives and roadmaps that align data, delivery models, talent, technology and process enhancements. CFOs can use this research to identify service providers that offer strategic insights and help build future-ready finance operating models.”

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      KPMG has been recognized as a “Leader” in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SAM Managed Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. The report notes, “KPMG's main strengths are its scale, proprietary IP, and consistent global delivery model. The firm combines deep licensing expertise, particularly across IBM, Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft ecosystems, with automation-led managed services that emphasize measurable financial and operational outcomes. Its SAM Navigator and SLRT reporting tools ensure data integrity and transparency, while its Powered SAMaaS framework provides clients with a standardized yet flexible engagement structure.”

      Additionally, the report states, “Organizations seeking a trusted, global SAM managed services partner with deep licensing expertise, AI-enabled automation, and embedded sustainability metrics should consider KPMG. Its Powered SAMaaS model, underpinned by robust governance, FinOps integration, and strong ecosystem partnerships, delivers a unified approach to managing software, cloud, and SaaS assets. For enterprises prioritizing compliance assurance, cost optimization, and ESG-aligned IT governance, KPMG offers a mature and scalable SAM managed services portfolio in the market.”

      The IDC report assesses the 2025 worldwide software asset management (SAM) managed services market.

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      KPMG is proud to be named a Horizon 3 Market Leader in Workday Services in the HFS Horizons report: Workday Services, 2025.

      The report states: “KPMG’s Workday vision centers on full enterprise transformation, not just HCM or finance implementation. The programs are designed to tie Workday delivery directly to measurable business outcomes such as financial close acceleration, payroll error reduction, and workforce planning accuracy. This business-led focus is reinforced through fee-at-risk models and outcome-tracking frameworks embedded from the start.”

      The HFS Horizons report examines 17 service providers and evaluates how they drive innovation through Workday’s Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial Management (FM) modules, enabling enterprises to optimize workforce planning, payroll, finance, and compliance while integrating with enterprise systems. The study assesses vendor capabilities and industry solutions that help maximize business value.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a “Major Player” in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Oracle Implementation Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. The report notes, “KPMG brings to the table a set of tested and preconfigured Oracle solutions and target operating models to accelerate LOB transformations.” 

       

      Additionally, the report states, “KPMG is a good fit for enterprises looking for an Oracle partner with strong application implementation expertise, change management offerings, and experience in handling large functional transformations together with Oracle-led technology modernizations.”

      The IDC MarketScape report assesses Oracle implementation vendors in the Asia/Pacific region on both the strength of their current implementation service capabilities and how well placed they are to grow the adoption of Oracle solutions with their respective sound growth strategies.

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      Forrester’s evaluation of cybersecurity consulting service providers in Europe identified the 13 most significant ones and researched, analyzed, and scored them.  According to the report, “

      KPMG helps clients optimize security budgets through Cyber Risk Insights (CRI) — a licensable SaaS product that provides data-driven insights and vendor contracts to uncover overlaps, unused licenses, and underperforming solutions, freeing funds for higher-priority initiatives. Its GRC services integrate advanced tech assessments and threat modeling to highlight operational resilience and future preparedness. KPMG boosts customers’ operational resilience through risk insights, tech and business operational enhancements, realistic scenario testing, and a proactive and pragmatic approach to balancing regulatory and stakeholders’ expectations.”

      Additionally, the report notes “Customers value KPMG’s pragmatic approach, quick response, and the way it embeds itself in — and partners with — their teams, delivering value beyond the original scope”.  Adding “Organizations seeking a partner that translates complex tech risks into boardroom priorities — tailored to local and industry contexts and aligned with budget realities — should look at KPMG.”

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      KPMG is proud to be positioned as “a Leader” in the 2025 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Business Strategy Consulting Services 2025. We believe this recognition reflects the strength of KPMG firms’ integrated, multidisciplinary Digital Business Strategy services, which distinguish themselves through deep industry experience, sector-specific advice, and a steadfast commitment to empowering clients for long-term digital transformation.

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      KPMG was specifically recognized for its “clear and differentiated vision, backed by an ambitious innovation roadmap", and for standing out "when it comes to transformation governance and risk management" in digital transformation with the new KPMG Velocity offering. It underscores KPMG professionals dedication to providing digital transformation services and our ability to help clients achieve tangible outcomes from AI — both agentic and generative AI — in today’s dynamic business landscape.

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      KPMG is proud to be positioned as a “Leader” in the 2025 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Incident Response Vendor Assessment. We believe this recognition reflects the strength of KPMG firms’ multidisciplinary Cyber Response Services practices, which stand for regulatory experience, sector-specific alignment, and steadfast commitments to long-term client transformation.

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      KPMG firms have been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. The report notes, “IDC considers KPMG's strategies related to offerings, delivery model, alliances, and innovation and R&D, as well as its breadth of AI services offerings, to be key strengths.”

      Additionally, the report states, “Customers have regard for the firm's ability to provide customer service (particularly onsite), offer flexible pricing models, manage key stakeholders, and provide knowledge transfer to nontechnical end users.”

      The IDC MarketScape report assesses the strategies and capabilities of 20 AI Services.

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      Forrester’s evaluation of Cyber Risk Quantification Solutions providers identified the 10 most significant ones and researched, analyzed, and scored them. According to the report, “KPMG offers superior user experience, with a highly intuitive interface and some of the most in-depth in-product guidance to help technical and nontechnical users conduct risk analyses from start to finish. It shines in model transparency, scenario scoping, comparative analysis, prioritization, and control performance monitoring. Extensive benchmarks from the firm's global services insights further accelerate CRQ analyses.”

      Additionally, the report notes “Customers value the product’s user experience, especially its emphasis on user journeys and guided assessment support, and they like the “complete transparency” in how risk models are applied. Customers also value its benchmarks and reporting but note that when extracting a report, the generated files aren't as polished as its on-screen view.”

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      KPMG firms are recognized as a global market leader in Generative Enterprise Services by HFS Research in their HFS Horizons report: Generative Enterprise Services, 2025.

      The report notes, “the Generative Enterprise is about more than deploying AI―it's about transforming how enterprises operate, innovate, and deliver value. Leaders must embed these trends strategically, fostering ecosystems, enabling collaboration, and rethinking traditional hierarchies to thrive in this dynamic era.” To be acknowledged as a Market Leader (known as Horizon Three), providers must demonstrate the ability to “enable the Generative Enterprise by leveraging AI and Gen AI to redefine how work gets done, driving co-creation with OneEcosystem partners.”

      The report summarizes KPMG firms’ key differentiators as: “KPMG leads with its trusted AI framework (ten pillar framework, trusted AI toolbox, approach to optimizing the strategic balance between risk and value from the POC stage), human-centric adoption, and the use of Gen AI internally. Leveraging proprietary tools, sector-specific expertise, and deep tech partnerships, it delivers scalable, end-to-end AI solutions, focusing on outcomes and co-creation with measurable value for clients.”

      Additionally, the report notes KPMG’s value proposition as: “Transforming enterprises’ end-to-end operating models by embedding AI/Gen AI to drive value through augmentation and automation, with an emphasis on trust, scalability, human-centric designs, and measurable outcomes for clients across industries.” 

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      Forrester’s evaluation of Oracle service providers identified the 12 most significant ones and researched, analyzed, and scored them.  KPMG was one of only 4 providers named a leader, tying for the second highest score in the strength of strategy offering category, and one of only 3 providers identified as receiving “above-average customer feedback”.  According to the report, “KPMG’s standout vision is to help its clients tackle complex digital transformations that accompany Oracle Cloud Applications with its Powered Enterprise asset and sector-specific value models. It has a highly mature talent strategy driven by demand, investments, a business plan of markets to penetrate, pipeline, and a complex talent development framework. It earned top scores for its global delivery strategy, which centers on scalability and availability of the right skill set with the right localization, price, and culture fit. It has an industry-standard AI-powered innovation strategy.”

      Additionally, the report notes “Customers cite KPMG as outstanding in implementations, its Powered Execution delivery methodology, change management, and talent quality. Customers state that the provider brings unmatched insights and industry benchmarks and is a great culture fit.” Adding “KPMG is an excellent choice for enterprises looking for largescale Oracle implementations and transformations that need complex delivery frameworks, mature change management, and industry best practices.”

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      KPMG is proud to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious IDC 2024 Customer Satisfaction Award for Enterprise Intelligence Services. We believe this recognition from IDC, a leading global provider of market intelligence, underscores KPMG firms’ unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value and driving success for clients. The IDC 2024 Services CSAT Award is based on direct feedback from clients through IDC's comprehensive Services Path Survey. This survey assesses customer satisfaction across more than 25 different metrics. We believe KPMG's placement in the highest scoring group demonstrates member firms’ ability to consistently exceed client expectations in the delivery of enterprise intelligence services

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      KPMG has been recognized as a Horizon 3 Market Leader in the HFS Research Horizons report: Sustainability Services 2024.  According to the report, “KPMG reinforces the importance of sustainability in business strategies, operations, and reporting through multiple entry points—from assessment and strategy to the ESG program management office and the CSO target operating model (TMO).” 

      Additionally, the report notes that “KPMG has been growing its sustainability services by partnering with leading technology firms, such as Microsoft, Workiva, and SAP, to provide innovative ESG solutions. It offers tailored training programs and leadership development initiatives to help organizations integrate sustainability into their business strategy and culture. KPMG actively engages inpro bono consulting and social responsibility initiatives, focusing on supporting education and promoting social equity.”

      The report examines 25 service providers and assesses the innovation and value potential of vendor capabilities across three horizons. The research assesses how well service providers are addressing the needs of sustainability that underpin the 17 UN SDGs with consulting, technology, BPO, BPM, engineering, and managed services noting “sustainability focuses on the long-term health of natural ecosystems and communities, aiming to balance environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Creating a sustainable business involves integrating these dimensions in every business step.”

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      KPMG has received top rankings across multiple categories in the Source client perceptions study: Perceptions of Risk Firms 2024. According to the client perception survey, KPMG leads as the top ‘firm’ for being first choice for “authority” and “quality in internal audit,” and is ranked first for program risk. 

      Additionally, the report indicates that KPMG is the top ‘firm’ for “responding to regulation” and is tied for first in “first choice for third party assurance” by clients.

      The report reveals what 300 senior end-users in the US think about the 16 leading risk advisory firms. The report examines how clients see firms differently as they move from awareness to shortlisting a firm to becoming a direct client. The report is intended to help in the understanding of each firm’s positioning in the market and the overall competitive landscape in which they operate.

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      Forrester’s 18-criterion evaluation of Automation Fabric service providers identified the 132 most significant ones and researched, analyzed, and scored them.  KPMG was one of only 5 providers named a leader, achieving the 3rd highest score in the strength of strategy offering category.  According to the report, “KPMG brings to the table a strong vision for business-focused automation, along with specific strengths including sectoral expertise and business process know-how. The firm applies its Powered Enterprise framework to clients’ business models by combining insights on targeted operating models for back-office and end-to-end functions with preconfigured technology components, delivering automation in key business areas. This prescriptive approach offers established best practices, guardrails, and standards to clients.”

      Additionally, the report notes “Reference customers have commented positively on the firm’s ability to bring deep industry insights and strategic thinking to the automation domain, along with its strong change management practices.” Adding “KPMG is a strong option to help clients with the systematic transformation of departmental workflows or large, complex, and end-to-end value streams.”

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      KPMG has been recognized as a Market Leader in the HFS Horizons report: Quadfecta Services for the Generative Enterprise™ 2024.  According to the report, “KPMG delivers comprehensive transformation and value creation through a ‘connected, powered, trusted, and elevate’ approach.” 

      Additionally, the report notes that “Clients acknowledge KMPG’s commitment, reliability, client-centricity, and expertise as key strengths. Partners laud KPMG’s deep client relationships and use of emerging tech and IP.”

      The report examines 27 service providers assesses how well service providers are helping their clients embrace the AADA quadfecta to drive innovation and realize value. The study evaluates the capabilities of providers across the AADA quadfecta value chain based on a range of dimensions to understand the why, what, how, and so what of their service offerings.


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      Forrester’s 27-criterion evaluation of customer experience strategy consulting providers identified, analyzed, and scored the 12 most significant providers.  KPMG was one of only 4 providers named a leader, receiving one of the three highest scores in the strategy and current offering categories.  According to the report, “KPMG’s CX practice has made significant financial investments to advance its AI capabilities and already broad industry expertise. It stands out in its approach to pricing flexibility and transparency, with a team that manages the pricing process and is facilitating the growth of its performance-based contracts. Its talent strategy is fine-tuned to acquire, develop, and retain employees who support its ambitions.”

      Additionally, the report notes “Reference customers appreciate KPMG’s deep industry expertise, as well as its ability to translate and apply best practices from other industries. Multiple customers were pleased with the level and speed of KPI improvement resulting from their engagements.” Adding “KPMG is a good fit for organizations looking for a transformation partner with broad and deep industry expertise.”

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      Gartner defines cloud ERP services as services provided by third-party systems integrators to assess needs, implement solutions and evolve platforms that are transforming their back-office systems via the implementation of cloud-based ERP solutions. A cloud ERP solution is a set of applications (SaaS) that are sold/marketed as integrated products to support organizations. These integrated products include financial management (FM) functionality, human capital management (HCM), supply chain management (SCM) and other administrative ERP functionality.

      The report notes “Enterprises engage external services for cloud ERP applications to modernize their ERPs and drive better business outcomes. IT leaders should use this Magic Quadrant to evaluate providers of cloud ERP services as part of their composable ERP strategy.”

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      KPMG has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Finance Transformation Strategy Consulting.

      Gartner defines the finance transformation strategy consulting market as engagement services that enable CFOs and their finance organizations to define strategies and execution roadmaps across multiple business-aligned, forward-looking initiatives. These

      engagements use dedicated external finance subject matter experts and transformation delivery assets with the aim to increase the value that finance provides to the organization, while maximizing functional efficiency through appropriate cost and process improvements.

      The report notes “A finance transformation strategy is crucial for crafting strategic objectives and roadmaps that integrate data, delivery models, people, technology, and process improvements. This Magic Quadrant will help CFOs evaluate and choose the ideal consulting firm to fast-track their strategy buildout.”

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      KPMG has received top ranking for quality in AI Advice & Implementation in the Source client perceptions study titled "Perceptions of Consulting in the US in 2024," which gathered insights from 700 senior executives, directors, and senior managers in the U.S.

      Source conducted the survey to understand how clients perceive consulting firms at different stages of engagement. The respondents, representing a wide range of sectors and business functions, were asked to identify three firms they were familiar with, resulting in 2,100 responses about different firms. Notably, 90 percent of the respondents worked in organizations generating over $500 million in revenue.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a “Leader” in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. The report notes, “KPMG understands the trend toward multicloud environments and offers expertise and accelerators for cross-platform integration. Its assets support delivery and become useful tools for its clients to use after implementation. KPMG's Microsoft practice services span the entire project life cycle, from strategy to architecture to implementation to managed services.”

      Additionally, the report states, “KPMG, in partnership with Microsoft, helps clients adapt to the fast-changing AI and technology landscape, and the firm offers its clients a range of technical accelerators and digital innovations on Microsoft technology. Currently, KPMG has 12 priority solutions with Microsoft originating from over 50 solutions it has developed since 2017. The company continues to enhance these solutions to ensure relevancy in the current GenAI landscape.” Adding, “Buyers had positive feedback about KPMG's ability to integrate vendor project teams with internal teams; provide customer service, particularly onsite; and resolve problems/issues related to customer service. Strengths of KPMG are functionality or offering road map and cost management strategy.”

      The IDC MarketScape report includes an evaluation of 13 Microsoft solutions services providers with broad portfolios spanning a worldwide scale. This evaluation is based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters expected to be most conducive to success in providing Microsoft implementation services in both the short term and the long term.

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      KPMG Europe has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester WaveTM: Cybersecurity Consulting Services in Europe, Q1 2024. The report notes, “KPMG positions cyber as a crucial component of its client business and technology agenda. The firm aligns its cyber offerings portfolio with client business strategies and regional business trends. Over the past 12 to 18 months, it has significantly enhanced its portfolio with initiatives like its Quantum Risk Assessment and the launch of Cyber Risk Insights.” Additionally, the report states, “KPMG’s industry contribution goes beyond influencing regulation and industry bodies, with market-leading contributions to education and peer-to-peer networks.” Adding, “The firm differentiates by combining product-led offerings with integrated education and client mentoring, during and post implementation. It has significantly improved the impact of its IP in its “Powered by KPMG” offering, including its cyber risk quantification solution, since our last evaluation in 2021. Reference customers praised KPMG for being transparent when it invests in an engagement at a loss to meet broader client objectives and showing excellent customer centricity in general.” The 32-criterion evaluation of cybersecurity consulting services providers in Europe, identifies the most significant ones and researched, analyzed, and scored them. The report shows how each provider measures up and helps security and risk leaders select the right one for their needs.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a “Leader” in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Sustainability/ESG Program Management Services 2024. The report notes, “KPMG possesses one of the strongest adjacent digital tools in the market. Its wide range of software offering to supplement its services engagements has empowered KPMG clients even after the services' engagement has ended. In Asia/Pacific, there were customer case studies of this as well.”

      Additionally, the report states, “In Asia/Pacific, where a hands-on, face-to-face approach is still valued in high regard and often still expected from business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) engagements with advisory component, especially if the project tackles a confusing new business concept, KPMG's boutique firm delivery was recognized by clients as the market differentiator. Further, IDC market intel reveals that KPMG is often among the last names of short-listed qualified candidates in sustainability/ESG program-related competitive biddings in some growth markets in sustainability/ESG program services.” Adding, “KPMG was recognized by its Asia/Pacific clients for its industry-specific expertise and ability to provide personal, localized assistance, with clients highlighting that KPMG has the human capital to have a representative walk into their office the next day to sort out an issue.”

      The IDC report provides an in-depth analysis of 14 sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program management services providers in the Asia/Pacific region, highlighting the demand for such services due to the region's growing sustainability maturity. It identifies the key differentiators among vendors, such as technological capabilities and regional expertise, predicting that future leadership will hinge on integrating technology into consultancy services. The report aims to guide tech buyers in selecting providers that align with their sustainability and ESG objectives.

      KPMG has been recognized as a global Leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Consulting 2024. According to the report, “Through the integration of sustainability into its broader offerings, KPMG has enhanced its ability to support large firms seeking to address sustainability concerns holistically.” Adding “As part of KPMG’s corporate ESG strategy, the firm intends to make ESG the watermark that runs through its global organization. This is motivating the firm to increasingly integrate sustainability considerations in broader technology and business transformation programmes, through the construction of cross-functional teams.”

      Additionally, the report notes that “Large firms at various levels of ESG maturity, looking for integrated sustainability solutions, should approach KPMG, to profit from its synergistic approach to sustainability. KPMG is also well-suited to firms that require a strategy lens for climate, carbon, circular economy, and water- and nature-related reporting and disclosures. In addition, businesses should contemplate using KPMG’s services for projects involving the testing of governance models for ESG-relevant inadequacies, and to benefit from the provider’s capabilities in anticipating and managing ESG-related reputational risks, and threats from potential litigation and shareholder activism.”

      The report provides a detailed, fact-based benchmark of 17 of the most prominent ESG and sustainability consulting providers in the market.

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      KPMG firms have been recognized as ‘a worldwide Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Systems Integrators/Consultancies for Cybersecurity Consulting Services 2024 Vendor Assessment’. The report notes, “The breadth of offerings and deep alliance relationships, along with skilled resources and knowledge across multiple cybersecurity domains, are highly appraised by KPMG clients. Additionally, the report states, “IDC's Worldwide Cybersecurity Consulting Services Survey respondents gave high marks to KPMG's effective use of predictive AI, machine learning, and the level of automation used in the engagement. Other highly rated capabilities include effectiveness of sourcing model, flexibility of commercial models, and delivery of work that achieves business objectives.” Adding, “Large global organizations should consider KPMG when its transformation priorities include addressing complex cyber challenges and creating business value of cyber-rooted in the broader business and technology agenda, such as embedding digital trust into corporate strategy and enabling cybersecurity as a differentiator in client value propositions.” The IDC report provides insights into the current capabilities and future strategies of 17 global systems integrators (GSI) and consultancies. Domains studied in cybersecurity consulting services include cybersecurity strategy advisory, program transformations, and architecture assessments.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a Leader in Asia/Pacific in the IDC MarketScape Asia/Pacific Microsoft Business Applications Implementation Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #AP50165723, October 2023). The report notes “Target operating models to jumpstart and extend innovation. KPMG has designed its Powered Enterprise solution to deliver outcome-driven functional transformations with a suite of technology offerings, including Microsoft Business Applications. Currently, Powered Solutions cover finance, supply chain, HR, marketing, sales, and service transformations, but KPMG also has industry-specific solutions for IGH, automotive, higher education, and retail. Clients will find KPMG's target operating models and preconfigured software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms a value to jump-start innovation. Additionally, KPMG leverages its Powered Evolution solutions to deliver ongoing improvement through managed services models.”
      Additionally, the report states “KPMG is a good fit for enterprises looking for a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform implementation partner with deep product expertise, change management capabilities, and functional transformation expertise. KPMG's Powered Enterprise suite is also well suited for enterprises looking for deployment-ready solutions to accelerate time to value from Microsoft investments.” Adding “Clients interviewed by IDC praise KPMG's ability to accelerate time to value, handle large implementations, and introduce ready-to-use solutions (Powered Enterprise).”
      This IDC MarketScape study assesses 12 Microsoft Business Applications implementation vendors in the Asia/Pacific region on both the strength of their current implementation service capabilities and how well placed they are to grow the adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions with their respective sound growth strategies.

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      KPMG has received top rankings across multiple categories in the Source client perceptions study: Perceptions of Risk Firms 2023. According to the client perception survey, KPMG leads as the top ‘firm’ for being first choice in “financial risk” and “third party assurance,” and is ranked first for client advocacy in risk.

      Additionally, the report indicates that KPMG is the top ‘firm’ for “competitive resilience in risk consulting” and is among the top scorers for quality in “cyber security” by clients.

      The report reveals what 300 senior end-users in the US think about the 16 leading risk advisory firms. The report examines how clients see firms differently as they move from awareness to shortlisting a firm to becoming a direct client. The report is intended to help in the understanding of each firm’s positioning in the market and the overall competitive landscape in which they operate.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a worldwide Leader in the IDC MarketScape: ESG Program Management Services 2023-2024. According to the report, “KPMG’s service’s adjacent software was one of the strongest in the assessment. By offering a wide range of software to supplement its services engagements, KPMG empowers its clients to continually drive impact even after the services’ engagement has ended.”

      Additionally, the report notes that “Customers should consider KPMG in situations where managed software and services are of a high priority. KPMG’s suite of adjacent software extends the impacts of a project past the end of the engagement period.”

      The report evaluates 11 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program management services providers worldwide.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a Worldwide Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Oracle Ecosystem Services 2023 Vendor Assessment. The report notes “KPMG uses a focus on operations optimization developed over many years in practice. KPMG believes its experience and understanding of both technical and operational requirements help give a clear view of what it takes to enable large transformations. KPMG approaches all supply chain management services with an operating model lens — helping its clients build new internal capabilities and define organizational roles and ways of working that stick — long after a shared project has ended.”

      Additionally, the report states “KPMG brings practice expertise to the table in the solutions it delivers. This is customized for client nuances and acts as a starting point for clients to accelerate benefits and mitigate risks of over complicating a solution or strategy. This is especially true in the areas of planning and supplier collaboration, where projects influence supply chain decisions that cross organizations and extend to trading partners.” Adding “Manufacturers across all industries and geographic regions should consider KPMG when looking for a partner in Oracle solution ecosystems that can drive SCM value and supply chain transformation on a global scale with a focus on optimizing operational models.”

      This IDC MarketScape study evaluates 13 information technology (IT) services organizations that support the assessment, selection, and implementation of the Oracle suite of supply chain management tools. Most of these companies support a broader range of Oracle tools, but for the purpose of this study, the IDC MarketScape is only assessing the supply chain. This study is both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the characteristics and capabilities that affect a vendor's success in delivering supply chain transformation for manufacturers and retailers.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a Worldwide Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Operations Improvement Consulting Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment. The report notes “KPMG is seen as a practical and patient firm that can pivot when necessary. These three aspects are not always possible with business consulting providers that support operations improvement work.” Further, “KPMG's assessment methods and playbooks provide a practical baseline for organizations making operation model shifts. The company exhibits patience through its willingness to listen and sense a problem instead of rolling through a set approach with clients.”

      Additionally, the report states “KPMG is a good choice when you are looking for a practical operations improvement provider that can pivot to your needs. The company is suitable for organizations looking for global operational improvement in building modern, intelligent, resilient, trusted enterprises that deliver value. The company provides a phased plan to deliver capabilities and implementation execution support to launch and enhance solutions. KPMG's approach is appropriate for lower-maturity organizations that need a lot of support and guidance and higher-maturity organizations seeking a provider that can collaborate on their near and long-term visions. The company can support both types of clients due to its willingness to ask questions and listen to client needs.” Adding “Clients describe KPMG as an organization that listens carefully to their needs and as a steadfast transformation partner supporting clients' long-term success.”

      This IDC study looks at 12 organizations that offer operations improvement consulting-related services. IDC defines operational consulting practices as the strategy consulting work that takes place prior to deployment of a full BPO/managed services engagement, starting with the major moves the client needs to make for their operations to run smoother.

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      KPMG has been recognized as a global Leader in the HFS Horizons report: Low-Code Services 2023. According to the report, “KPMG brings a low-code led mentality to business transformation that incorporates automation, agility, and assurance across a modernized application architecture.”

      Additionally, the report notes that “The Appian Partner Award recognized KPMG’s outstanding results in global strategic program delivery on the Appian Low-Code Platform. KPMG pushes the boundaries of low-code to innovate and help customers rapidly unlock value.”

      The report examines 12 service providers across a defined series of value propositions, execution and innovation, go-to-market strategy, the voice of the customer, and alignment with the HFS OneOffice™ criteria. The report highlights the strategic direction each service provider is taking across low-code offerings and how their partners and customers are part of their journey.

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      KPMG firms have been recognized as a worldwide Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Cybersecurity Risk Management Services 2023 Vendor Assessment. The report notes “KPMG has a cybersecurity advisory service and works closely with clients to review, enhance, improve, and optimize various cybersecurity processes and solutions. KPMG’s talent pool is made up of professionals skilled in cybersecurity, with deep industry experience, and retains these professionals through a variety of different internal upskilling programs.”

      Additionally, the report states “Consider KPMG if your organization needs senior practitioners to provide appropriate strategic cybersecurity and risk guidance and enables clients to deliver their full transformation journey to ensure the cybersecurity risk management program provides resilience across people, process, and technology.” Adding “Couple this outcome to alignment with executive management and board members such that decision-making regarding risks is effective, actionable, and communicated in financial terms and delivered/maintained over time through the managed services offering.”

      The IDC report studied 18 vendors that provide cybersecurity risk management services throughout the world. The vendors included in the study had to meet certain criteria to qualify for this vendor assessment.

      KPMG has been recognized as a market Leader in climate change consulting, the report notes “KPMG stands out for its climate risk strategy and emissions data assurance capabilities.” Adding, “KPMG offers a strategy-led approach to climate risk, with expertise in readiness reviews and board engagement capabilities for climate action. Through the use of its proprietary ClimateIQ multi-industry risk management tool to help firms assess both physical and transitional climate risks, KPMG helps firms understand and project the impact of climate change on their business.”

      Additionally, the report states “KPMG’s capabilities in disclosure and assurance-related services make it a strong shortlisting candidate for businesses that are at the readiness stage for complying with regulations. Furthermore, KPMG’s global footprint will be a benefit to firms with cross-jurisdictional operations and complex disclosure requirements.”

      The report provides a detailed, fact-based benchmark of 15 of the most prominent climate change consulting providers in the market to identify those who “demonstrated the most comprehensive climate change consulting capabilities. Based on the proprietary Verdantix Green Quadrant methodology, the analysis included two-hour live briefings, customer interviews and vendor responses to a detailed 94-point questionnaire, covering 15 capability and three momentum categories.

      KPMG firms have been recognized as a worldwide Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Cybersecurity Risk Management Services 2023 Vendor Assessment. The report notes “KPMG has a cybersecurity advisory service and works closely with clients to review, enhance, improve, and optimize various cybersecurity processes and solutions. KPMG’s talent pool is made up of professionals skilled in cybersecurity, with deep industry experience, and retains these professionals through a variety of different internal upskilling programs.”

      Additionally, the report states “Consider KPMG if your organization needs senior practitioners to provide appropriate strategic cybersecurity and risk guidance and enables clients to deliver their full transformation journey to ensure the cybersecurity risk management program provides resilience across people, process, and technology.” Adding “Couple this outcome to alignment with executive management and board members such that decision-making regarding risks is effective, actionable, and communicated in financial terms and delivered/maintained over time through the managed services offering.”

      The IDC report studied 18 vendors that provide cybersecurity risk management services throughout the world. The vendors included in the study had to meet certain criteria to qualify for this vendor assessment.

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      Monday 06 November

      KPMG has been recognized as a market Leader in ESG environmental consulting, the report notes “For KPMG, ESG is transformative for both themselves and their clients, where ESG is embedded throughout the organization to drive measurable change.” Adding, “For KPMG, ESG is everything a business does and how it does it. Therefore, authenticity in an organization's ESG approach is critical to developing a sustainable future. In addition, to optimize ESG and build sustainability, KPMG works with organizations to embed ESG into the business strategy with board-level support to drive financial value, and effectively communicate goals throughout the organization using ESG metrics to understand KPIs. As a result, KPMG provides an integrated and holistic ESG framework that is embedded throughout the organization to ensure a successful transformation.”

      Additionally, the report states “…Climate IQ is KPMG’s tool that allows clients to assess their current portfolios and quantify the potential financial impact of such physical and transition risks as well as opportunities. Climate IQ methodology is streamlined and automated generating financial estimates that provide the forward-looking information to help with strategic capital planning as expected by boards and investors and outlined by the TCFD.”

      The report explores how the most innovative professional services providers in 2023 are helping clients understand, develop, and properly manage environmental factors as part of their business strategy – as well as how innovative providers themselves are developing an environmental focused approach that is aligned to meet their own ESG organizational goals.

      Wednesday 22 March

      According to the report, “KPMG’s Operations services and solutions anchor supply chain transformation in a comprehensive, end-to- end, and digitally rounded and collaborative framework for helping clients redesign their supply chain strategy”.

      Additionally, the report notes “KPMG’s approach seeks to transform supply chain from a passive cost reduction governor to a potentially differentiating element in the customer experience. KPMG is focused on total business transformation, and its guiding mantra –“Connected. Powered. Trusted.” –aligns well with its end-to-end network redesign approach to supply chains.”

      The report explores how the most innovative professional services providers can effectively connect the dots between technology, process, and people to deliver outstanding client outcomes. After reviewing dozens of professional services providers for innovation in their supply chain offerings, ALM arrived at 16 Innovators in four market segments across five categories. KPMG was named among the top five in four categories—business model, value proposition, service delivery and brand eminence—indicating strengths in adapting core capabilities to evolving client needs and generating quality insights, research, and marketing.

      KPMG has been recognized as a global Leader in the HFS Horizons report: Data Modernization Services 2023. (PDF 1.87 MB) According to the report, “KPMG applies industry knowledge alongside data management and governance capabilities to deliver data estate modernization ready for complex AI and analytic solutions. Leading with protecting business value: KPMG delivers “data for value,” driven by data literacy and culture building, automation and productivity, insight generation, assets and new business models, and metric transparency. Focusing on how data enables products: KPMG Connected Enterprise helps accelerate enterprise journeys toward becoming customer-centric and digital enabled. It comes with a sector-tailored integrated suite of preconfigured enablers.”

      Additionally, the report notes that “Clients feel KPMG’s key strengths are its partner ecosystem, industry knowledge, and knowledge of business needs and technology architecture.”

      The report evaluates 23 service providers’ capabilities across a range of dimensions to understand the Why, What, How, and So What of their service offerings supporting data modernization. The assessment is based on inputs from clients and partners, augmented with analyst perspectives.

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