ISG names 2026 Paragon Awards Asia winners at Singapore gala
- Information Services Group announced winners of the second annual ISG Paragon Awards Asia on August 26, 2026, at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
- Tata Consultancy Services won three categories: Best-in-Class Excellence (with CapitaLand Shared Services), Innovation (with Tamil Nadu Police SCRB), and Transformation (with State Bank of India)
- Avanade Asia Pte Ltd. and National Healthcare Group won Community and Social Excellence; Avanade, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, Microsoft, and Accenture won Partnership of the Year
- HCLTech and Prudential Health India received Distinction for AI Excellence
- The ISG Paragon Awards program was established in 2010 and now covers North America, Europe, Asia, and South America

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Information Services Group announced the winners of the second annual ISG Paragon Awards™ Asia on August 26, 2026, at a gala dinner held at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore, recognising excellence and innovation in sourcing and technology.
Winners were selected by an independent, external judge across five award categories, with Tata Consultancy Services emerging as the most recognised organisation, winning three of the five categories.
2026 ISG Paragon Awards Asia winners
The following table details the winners across all award categories:
| Award category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Best-in-Class Excellence | Tata Consultancy Services, with CapitaLand Shared Services Pte. Ltd. |
| Community and Social Excellence | Avanade Asia Pte Ltd., with National Healthcare Group (NHG), Singapore |
| Innovation | Tata Consultancy Services, with Tamil Nadu Police (SCRB) |
| Transformation | Tata Consultancy Services, with State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Partnership of the Year | Avanade, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, Microsoft and Accenture |
In addition, HCLTech and Prudential Health India were recognised with Distinction for AI Excellence, for their application of AI showcasing the transformative potential of technology to drive meaningful outcomes.
Award categories and their significance
Each category recognises a distinct dimension of sourcing and technology excellence:
- Best-in-Class Excellence recognises outstanding delivery by a technology or service provider
- Community and Social Excellence honours exceptional delivery and innovation creating meaningful impact in Asian communities
- Innovation celebrates imagination and entrepreneurial spirit in helping organisations future-proof their businesses
- Transformation acknowledges the successful transformation of an organisation or key business function
- Partnership of the Year recognises a high-performing partnership exemplifying best practices in driving business outcomes and economic growth
About the ISG Paragon Awards program
The ISG Paragon Awards were established in 2010 in the Australia/New Zealand region and have since expanded to cover North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The program spotlights sourcing partnerships that leverage AI, technology, and new operating models to drive business success.
Michael Gale, partner and regional leader at ISG Asia Pacific, said: "These organisations are demonstrating the power of bold ideas, strong collaboration and disciplined execution. With responsible AI and new business models, this year's winners are turning technology innovation into meaningful benefits for communities and measurable, lasting business impact."
How might Tata Consultancy Services' dominance in three categories influence competitive dynamics and pricing strategies among other major IT service providers in the Asia-Pacific region?
What specific regulatory or ethical frameworks are emerging in Asia to govern the 'responsible AI' implementations highlighted by the Distinction for AI Excellence awards?
Will the recognition of public sector partnerships, such as those involving the Tamil Nadu Police and State Bank of India, accelerate digital transformation adoption across other government entities in emerging Asian markets?



























