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Ascendion has been named a Market Leader in HFS Research's Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report.
Ascendion's client impact – innovation velocity, capital unlock, and risk management – demonstrates the potential value available when agentic AI is correctly combined with a modern AI-native methodology and trained engineers.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascendion, an AI-native leader in software engineering impact, has been named a Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report, published by HFS Research.
HFS Research, a globally recognized authority on technology and services, evaluated 36 providers on their ability to drive impact from agentic AI by delivering meaningful innovation and business value at scale. Ascendion distinguished itself through its integrated Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) methodology, which includes ecosystem partnerships, their AAVA™ agentic platform aligned to engineering workflows, physical AI studios for client co-creation, and a growing library of reusable agents.
"We are honored once again to be recognized by HFS for what we have built as an AI-native software engineering company," said Paul Roehrig, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of Ascendion. "Thousands of AI agents in the hands of disciplined engineers are delivering meaningful outcomes for business leaders who trust us to get this right. Our Engineering to the Power of AI method is changing how businesses operate at a fundamental level. As we grow, we're changing what's possible for how we work and live."
Ascendion demonstrated its ability to modernize legacy systems, accelerate the software development lifecycle (SDLC), align AI agents to standardized engineering processes, humans-at-the-wheel orchestration, and scale delivery with 100% internal platform adoption.
The recognition is grounded in outcomes that redefine enterprise AI delivery. Ascendion showcased how their engineers, working with AAVA, reduced client test effort and modernized 700,000 lines of 40-year-old code for a U.S. wealth management platform in 18 months at 45% lower cost. For a top five global bank, they delivered $300M in annual savings while improving service quality for more than 10 million customers. For a U.S. healthcare payer, they launched a platform serving one million people with zero failures, and significantly lower cost. And in one of the largest agentic AI implementations so far, Ascendion freed engineers to focus on innovation while accelerating time-to-market by 40%, and unlocked more than $500M in capital. These are not pilots. These are production outcomes, at scale, with real accountability, delivered for some of the most demanding enterprises in the world.
HFS research findings show that productivity is a top AI priority for 74% of enterprises, so the pressure to move from pilots to scaled production has never been greater. Ascendion's platform-led approach and trained engineering workforce are meeting that demand by turning agentic AI from a promising concept into a repeatable, scalable capability.
"Ascendion stands out for its early and consistent commitment to applying AI, now combining its agentic engineering platform AAVA with product-led engineering mindset to accelerate legacy modernization, streamline software development, and deliver measurable transformation outcomes." said David Cushman, Executive Research Leader, HFS Research.
As global enterprises accelerate from AI experimentation to transformation at scale, Ascendion continues to expand its agentic engineering capabilities by combining platform IP, specialized AI studios, and a trained global workforce to drive outcomes that build durable competitive advantage across banking, healthcare, retail, and beyond.
To download the report please visit Ascendion Named a Market Leader in HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 | Ascendion
About HFS
HFS Research is a leading research and advisory authority on enterprise transformation, serving Fortune 500 companies with fearless insights and actionable strategies. With unparalleled access to Global 2000 executives and deep expertise in AI, automation, and digital business models, HFS empowers organizations to make confident decisions that create sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.hfsresearch.com.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion has been named a Market Leader in HFS Research's Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report.
Ascendion's client impact – innovation velocity, capital unlock, and risk management – demonstrates the potential value available when agentic AI is correctly combined with a modern AI-native methodology and trained engineers.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascendion, an AI-native leader in software engineering impact, has been named a Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 report, published by HFS Research.
HFS Research, a globally recognized authority on technology and services, evaluated 36 providers on their ability to drive impact from agentic AI by delivering meaningful innovation and business value at scale. Ascendion distinguished itself through its integrated Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) methodology, which includes ecosystem partnerships, their AAVA™ agentic platform aligned to engineering workflows, physical AI studios for client co-creation, and a growing library of reusable agents.
"We are honored once again to be recognized by HFS for what we have built as an AI-native software engineering company," said Paul Roehrig, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of Ascendion. "Thousands of AI agents in the hands of disciplined engineers are delivering meaningful outcomes for business leaders who trust us to get this right. Our Engineering to the Power of AI method is changing how businesses operate at a fundamental level. As we grow, we're changing what's possible for how we work and live."
Ascendion demonstrated its ability to modernize legacy systems, accelerate the software development lifecycle (SDLC), align AI agents to standardized engineering processes, humans-at-the-wheel orchestration, and scale delivery with 100% internal platform adoption.
The recognition is grounded in outcomes that redefine enterprise AI delivery. Ascendion showcased how their engineers, working with AAVA, reduced client test effort and modernized 700,000 lines of 40-year-old code for a U.S. wealth management platform in 18 months at 45% lower cost. For a top five global bank, they delivered $300M in annual savings while improving service quality for more than 10 million customers. For a U.S. healthcare payer, they launched a platform serving one million people with zero failures, and significantly lower cost. And in one of the largest agentic AI implementations so far, Ascendion freed engineers to focus on innovation while accelerating time-to-market by 40%, and unlocked more than $500M in capital. These are not pilots. These are production outcomes, at scale, with real accountability, delivered for some of the most demanding enterprises in the world.
HFS research findings show that productivity is a top AI priority for 74% of enterprises, so the pressure to move from pilots to scaled production has never been greater. Ascendion's platform-led approach and trained engineering workforce are meeting that demand by turning agentic AI from a promising concept into a repeatable, scalable capability.
"Ascendion stands out for its early and consistent commitment to applying AI, now combining its agentic engineering platform AAVA with product-led engineering mindset to accelerate legacy modernization, streamline software development, and deliver measurable transformation outcomes." said David Cushman, Executive Research Leader, HFS Research.
As global enterprises accelerate from AI experimentation to transformation at scale, Ascendion continues to expand its agentic engineering capabilities by combining platform IP, specialized AI studios, and a trained global workforce to drive outcomes that build durable competitive advantage across banking, healthcare, retail, and beyond.
To download the report please visit Ascendion Named a Market Leader in HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 | Ascendion
About HFS
HFS Research is a leading research and advisory authority on enterprise transformation, serving Fortune 500 companies with fearless insights and actionable strategies. With unparalleled access to Global 2000 executives and deep expertise in AI, automation, and digital business models, HFS empowers organizations to make confident decisions that create sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.hfsresearch.com.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
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Ascendion Named a Market Leader for Agentic Services by HFS Research
MILAN, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC will unveil the European version of the AION UT at its European Premiere on April 13 in Milan, Italy — a city that stands for world-class design, creativity, and craftsmanship, and the natural home for a car that was designed here.
The compact electric hatchback is the second AION model to enter the European market, following the introduction of the AION V last year. With the AION UT, GAC is targeting the heart of the European market: urban customers who need a car that fits their city without compromising on what's inside.
Expect More
The AION UT is built around a simple promise: Expect More. More design, more space, more range — in a footprint made for European cities. At just 4,300 mm in length, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase optimised for urban agility, AION UT delivers one of the biggest interiors in its segment, proving that compact on the outside doesn't mean compromise on the inside.
Designed in Milan. Assembled in Austria.
The European version of AION UT was designed at GAC's European Advanced Design Center in Milan, engineered through the company's global R&D network spanning three countries and five regions, and is assembled locally at Magna International's facility in Graz, Austria, where series production officially began on March 18, 2026.
Local assembly is central to GAC's European strategy. Under the guiding principle "In Europe, for Europe," the company has established manufacturing in Austria, a parts and logistics centre in Rotterdam, and commercial operations in Amsterdam.
The AION UT European Premiere will take place on April 13, 2026 in Milan.
AION UT
AION UT is an electric hatchback with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, offering one of the biggest interior spaces in the segment. With a range of up to 430 km (WLTP) and fast charging from 30–80% in just 24 minutes (DC charging), AION UT is designed for confident everyday use across Europe.
About GAC
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Guangzhou, GAC Group has been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for 13 consecutive years. With comprehensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities, and brands including GAC, AION and HYPTEC, GAC Group is dedicated to intelligent, high-quality, and sustainable mobility.
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GAC to Host European Premiere of the AION UT in Milan
