IDC Named Diligent a Leader in Risk Software
The firm’s platform helps global organizations automate vendor onboarding and contract analysis.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Public Companies
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IDC recognized Diligent as a leader in its 2026 worldwide third-party risk management software vendor assessment. The company provides governance, risk, and compliance solutions to over 1 million users.
Why it matters
As organizations navigate increasingly complex supplier ecosystems and rising global regulatory expectations, the shift from manual monitoring to automated risk management has become a critical operational requirement.
Diligent currently serves over 1 million users, including 700,000 board members, across its governance, risk, and compliance platform. The IDC assessment follows the company's strategic expansion in January 2026.
The players
Diligent
A provider of governance, risk, and compliance software solutions for boards and executive leadership.
IDC
A global market intelligence firm that provides research and assessments on information technology and industry trends.
The details
The IDC evaluation relies on a methodology that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative criteria to assess vendor capability. Diligent has bolstered its risk management capacity following its January 2026 acquisition of 3rdRisk, an AI-native solution that automates vendor onboarding, profiling, and assessment workflows. This integration allows users to automate the analysis of complex contract documents, reducing the need for manual oversight in third-party supply chain management.
Timeline
Diligent acquired the 3rdRisk solution in January 2026.
IDC published the vendor assessment report on September 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
The recognition of Diligent highlights the broader industry shift toward AI-driven third-party risk management as the standard for enterprise compliance. This development tracks with the increasing reliance on automated contract and vendor analysis to meet global regulatory expectations.
Operators should evaluate whether their current manual vendor oversight processes remain sustainable against evolving global compliance standards. The adoption of AI-native workflows is now a primary differentiator for risk management performance.
The takeaway
Proactive risk management is no longer a back-office function but a core component of board-level governance. Leaders should track how their peers utilize automated vendor assessment tools to reduce compliance blind spots.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts in corporate governance, see our analysis on Public Companies.
More information
To review the company’s current software capabilities, visit the Diligent company information portal.
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