San Francisco – September 11, 2026 -- Arkestro has been identified as a Sample Vendor for Supplier Discovery in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Multienterprise Solutions, 2026, marking the company's continued presence in Gartner's procurement technology research.
Gartner defines Supplier Discovery as AI-driven identification of new supply sources
The Hype Cycle report categorizes Supplier Discovery as solutions that help organizations identify, assess and onboard new suppliers using extensive databases and graph technologies to match sourcing criteria against potential vendors. Gartner cites supply chain disruptions, capacity constraints, cost optimization pressure and innovation targets as the drivers pushing procurement teams to qualify alternative suppliers faster. The report also notes that Supplier Discovery is increasingly embedded within third-party risk management and source-to-pay platforms rather than standing alone as a distinct market.
Recognition extends Arkestro's fourth consecutive Gartner mention this year
The Multienterprise Solutions listing follows Arkestro's fourth straight appearance as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, 2026, where it was named in both the Supplier Discovery and Autonomous Sourcing categories.
Arkestro CEO frames predictive tools as a way to reduce buyer-supplier friction
Founder and CEO Rob DeSantis said predictive intelligence can give buyers more sourcing options while giving suppliers a more informed way to engage, arguing that procurement technology needs to extend beyond internal enterprise walls to improve decision-making on both sides of the transaction.
Arkestro plans conference presence in San Diego this month
The company will connect with procurement executives at the Gartner Procurement Conference 2026 in San Diego, California, running September 15-16.