Zycus Shines in 2026 Gartner Report: A Closer Look

Zycus, a big name in Source-to-Pay tech, just got a big nod. They were named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Source-to-Pay Suites. This isn't just any award. It shows they're doing something right in the world of procurement. Zycus has been putting money and effort into Merlin Intake. This tool makes things easier for users. They also use Agentic AI to help with tasks like managing tail spend. This is all part of their "Intake to Outcomes" (I2O) idea. They want to make procurement simpler and more effective. Aatish Dedhia, the CEO of Zycus, said this recognition shows their commitment to new ideas, customer results, and responsible AI. Merlin Agentic AI is not just about automating tasks. It's about creating complete, self-running workflows. This helps procurement teams work faster and smarter.So, why did Zycus get this recognition? Gartner points to a few things. First, Merlin Agentic AI focuses on intake and autonomous negotiation for tail spend. Second, Zycus has a complete and organic S2P suite. Third, they have strong brand trust and a global presence. Lastly, their customer satisfaction is top-notch. Zycus is not just about transactions. They're about outcomes. Their unified platform combines native Intake, agentic AI, and an end-to-end S2P core. The Merlin Agentic AI Platform brings this vision to life. It guides every request through Merlin Intake. It also unlocks hidden savings through Autonomous Negotiation. And it continuously executes toward outcomes, not just workflows. Remember, Gartner doesn't endorse any company, vendor, product, or service. Their reports are just evaluations. So, this recognition is a big deal, but it's not the only thing that matters.