Magnit Global Named Market Leader and Elite Performer in Ardent Partners’ 2025 VMS Technology Advisor Report

Magnit recognized for transforming workforce strategy with AI-driven VMS and MSP capabilities and skills-first workforce management solution

FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magnit Global™, the global leader in contingent workforce management, today announced its designation as a “Market Leader” in the newly released Ardent Partners 2025 Vendor Management System (VMS) Technology Advisor Report and the coveted “Elite Performer” distinction in each of its four newly introduced sub-categories: AI Innovation, SOW and Services Procurement, Direct Sourcing, and Total Talent Management. The Ardent team evaluated 11 leading VMS providers based on their solution strength, execution capabilities, and future-readiness in the rapidly evolving world of contingent workforce management.

“Magnit represents the future of workforce and talent solutions,” said Christopher J. Dwyer, Senior Vice President of Research at Ardent Partners, and author of the new study. “The platform’s convergence of AI-driven VMS functionality with a powerful foundation of MSP capabilities positions its Integrated Workforce Management solution as a Future of Work-fueled gamechanger that enables real talent intelligence, scalability, and innovation.”

Magnit earned Market Leader designation for its comprehensive integrated workforce management (IWM) platform and best-in-class VMS functionality, anchored by deep AI capabilities and a robust Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering. Magnit’s launch of Maggi, an AI companion embedded within its VMS, is highlighted as a key innovation enabling intelligent decision-making, faster hiring, and streamlined workforce operations.

In addition to its overall Market Leader ranking, Magnit was recognized as an Elite Performer in each of the report’s four new categories that reflect the strategic direction of modern VMS solutions:

• AI Innovation: Magnit earned top marks for its AI-driven architecture and the launch of Maggi, which enhances decision-making, automation, and predictive workforce insights.
• SOW and Services Procurement: Recognized for real-time milestone tracking, budget forecasting, and supplier analytics that enable visibility and control of high-value services spend.
• Direct Sourcing: Acknowledged for its comprehensive talent pool management and brand-led engagement capabilities that empower skills-first hiring strategies.
• Total Talent Management: Highlighted for integrating contingent, full-time, freelance, and independent talent into a unified total workforce framework.

The report praises Magnit for its skills-first approach, AI-powered talent matching, and end-to-end capabilities spanning contingent workforce management, SOW procurement, and Direct Sourcing. It also highlights Magnit’s progressive data-driven architecture, modular user design, and strong technology ecosystem integrations with partners such as Workday, ServiceNow, Ceridian, Glider, and DayPay.

Ardent Partners leveraged a rigorous and complex research process to develop the VMS Technology Advisor report, utilizing its expertise, decades of staffing, HR, and workforce management experience from both a quantitative and qualitative knowledge set.

Learn more about Magnit VMS in the full Ardent Partners 2025 VMS Technology Advisor Report here.

About Magnit Global

With over 30 years of proven experience, Magnit Global™ is an industry pioneer in contingent workforce management, trusted by organizations worldwide to meet their strategic talent, cost efficiency, and business growth goals. Our rich history is rooted in continuous innovation, earning recognition from leading industry analysts for our managed services and advanced technology solutions. Ultimately, our clients choose us because of our strategic advisory capabilities, our unparalleled access to global contingent talent, and a proven history of service excellence, enabled by our proprietary technology platforms. magnitglobal.com

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