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Ascendion has been named a Leader in the Integrated Platform and Application Services quadrant of the ISG Provider Lens® Digital Engineering Services 2026 report.
The recognition reflects Ascendion's leadership in unlocking value from
agentic AI in enterprise production.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascendion, an AI-native software engineering company, has been named a Leader in the Integrated Platform and Application Services quadrant of the ISG Provider Lens® Digital Engineering Services 2026 report.
ISG's report captures an industry at a turning point. Enterprises are moving beyond fragmented modernization efforts, pilots with limited impact, and purely technical change versus changing how work gets done. Now, leaders are seeking operating model transformation to reduce technical debt, accelerate delivery, drive growth, and move from pilot to production without breaking. That is exactly where Ascendion succeeds.
"This is what's possible when AI moves from an experiment to being responsible for outcomes," said Karthik Krishnamurthy, Chief Executive Officer, Ascendion. "Using our Engineering to the Power of AI method, AI agents and our engineers work together at enterprise scale to deliver the impact enterprise leaders need. Companies that will lead the next decade will operationalize agentic AI securely and at scale. We've designed the company to ensure that clients thrive in the era of AI operating models. We're honored that ISG's recognition reflects the outcomes our clients are seeing."
Ascendion is deploying AI solutions to deliver production outcomes to enterprises globally.
- For a digital-first banking pioneer, Ascendion reverse-engineered 900,000+ lines of 1980s code in three weeks using AAVA, Ascendion's agentic AI platform, finishing a modernization program in half the time and a third of the cost of traditional methods.
- For a 200-year-old UK bank, Ascendion mapped the architecture in weeks, protected 5.2 million customers, and delivered 50–75% velocity gains on the platform rebuild.
- For a U.S. healthcare payer, 650+ AAVA agents went into a regulated environment with zero downtime, giving 39 million Americans across all 50 states better access to care, lifting CSAT 25%, and cutting support volume 30%.
- In one of the largest enterprise agentic AI implementations, Ascendion deployed 4,000+ agents across 2,500+ workflows for a Fortune 100 technology company, freeing thousands of engineers to focus on innovation, accelerating time-to-market by 40%, and unlocking $500M+ in projected savings.
AAVA and the Engineering to the Power of AI method are being put to work every day across banking, healthcare, retail, and technology sectors. ISG highlighted three Ascendion strengths in particular: accelerating legacy modernization through AI-led engineering, operationalizing the SDLC through its AAVA platform, and applying QualityAI in regulated environments where reliability and governance are critical.
"Ascendion differentiates through its agentic AI-led engineering approach, combining rapid product innovation with platform-driven modernization. Its AAVA accelerator and integrated AI capabilities enable faster design, prototyping and legacy transformation, delivering measurable productivity gains and positioning the firm as a high-velocity, experience-led digital engineering enabler" said Shirish Kulkarni, Senior Lead Analyst, ISG
About Ascendion
Ascendion is the AI-native disruptor reinventing how global enterprises build software for impact. Its engineering teams, powered by AAVA™, the company's proprietary agentic AI platform, deliver measurable business outcomes: accelerating growth, unlocking capital, and de-risking transformation. With 11,000+ engineering professionals and 10,000+ AI agents working across 12 countries, Ascendion delivers the promise of AI to more than a third of the Fortune 500. Learn more at https://www.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.
About ISG
ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data and research, in-depth knowledge and governance of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,500 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.
Ascendion has been named a Leader in the Integrated Platform and Application Services quadrant of the ISG Provider Lens® Digital Engineering Services 2026 report.
The recognition reflects Ascendion's leadership in unlocking value from
agentic AI in enterprise production.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascendion, an AI-native software engineering company, has been named a Leader in the Integrated Platform and Application Services quadrant of the ISG Provider Lens® Digital Engineering Services 2026 report.
ISG's report captures an industry at a turning point. Enterprises are moving beyond fragmented modernization efforts, pilots with limited impact, and purely technical change versus changing how work gets done. Now, leaders are seeking operating model transformation to reduce technical debt, accelerate delivery, drive growth, and move from pilot to production without breaking. That is exactly where Ascendion succeeds.
"This is what's possible when AI moves from an experiment to being responsible for outcomes," said Karthik Krishnamurthy, Chief Executive Officer, Ascendion. "Using our Engineering to the Power of AI method, AI agents and our engineers work together at enterprise scale to deliver the impact enterprise leaders need. Companies that will lead the next decade will operationalize agentic AI securely and at scale. We've designed the company to ensure that clients thrive in the era of AI operating models. We're honored that ISG's recognition reflects the outcomes our clients are seeing."
Ascendion is deploying AI solutions to deliver production outcomes to enterprises globally.
- For a digital-first banking pioneer, Ascendion reverse-engineered 900,000+ lines of 1980s code in three weeks using AAVA, Ascendion's agentic AI platform, finishing a modernization program in half the time and a third of the cost of traditional methods.
- For a 200-year-old UK bank, Ascendion mapped the architecture in weeks, protected 5.2 million customers, and delivered 50–75% velocity gains on the platform rebuild.
- For a U.S. healthcare payer, 650+ AAVA agents went into a regulated environment with zero downtime, giving 39 million Americans across all 50 states better access to care, lifting CSAT 25%, and cutting support volume 30%.
- In one of the largest enterprise agentic AI implementations, Ascendion deployed 4,000+ agents across 2,500+ workflows for a Fortune 100 technology company, freeing thousands of engineers to focus on innovation, accelerating time-to-market by 40%, and unlocking $500M+ in projected savings.
AAVA and the Engineering to the Power of AI method are being put to work every day across banking, healthcare, retail, and technology sectors. ISG highlighted three Ascendion strengths in particular: accelerating legacy modernization through AI-led engineering, operationalizing the SDLC through its AAVA platform, and applying QualityAI in regulated environments where reliability and governance are critical.
"Ascendion differentiates through its agentic AI-led engineering approach, combining rapid product innovation with platform-driven modernization. Its AAVA accelerator and integrated AI capabilities enable faster design, prototyping and legacy transformation, delivering measurable productivity gains and positioning the firm as a high-velocity, experience-led digital engineering enabler" said Shirish Kulkarni, Senior Lead Analyst, ISG
About Ascendion
Ascendion is the AI-native disruptor reinventing how global enterprises build software for impact. Its engineering teams, powered by AAVA™, the company's proprietary agentic AI platform, deliver measurable business outcomes: accelerating growth, unlocking capital, and de-risking transformation. With 11,000+ engineering professionals and 10,000+ AI agents working across 12 countries, Ascendion delivers the promise of AI to more than a third of the Fortune 500. Learn more at https://www.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.
About ISG
ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data and research, in-depth knowledge and governance of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,500 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.
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Ascendion Named an AI Leader by ISG for Integrated Platform and Application Services
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The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5
