Perficient, the global AI consultancy transforming the world’s most innovative companies through AI-first solutions, today announced that it has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide IT and Engineering Services for Software-Defined Vehicles 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US51813124, September 2025).

The IDC MarketScape evaluated software-defined vehicle (SDV) professional service providers, creating a framework to compare vendors’ capabilities and strategies. Perficient believes this recognition acknowledges its deep expertise in the automotive industry and commitment to helping companies as they shift toward mobility, which includes SDV connectivity, subscription services, electrification, and autonomy.

“It’s an honor to be recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape report for worldwide IT and engineering services for software-defined vehicles,” said Justin Huckins, director of digital strategy and automotive industry lead, Perficient. “We’re proud of our long-term partnerships with clients that have led to continuous improvements and innovations in the automotive ecosystem. Whether we’re powering subscription-based monetization, unlocking predictive insights, or creating more connected and personalized customer experiences, Perficient is helping drive what’s next in mobility.”

According to IDC MarketScape, Perficient “excels in its off-board SDV capabilities with advanced data analysis platforms supporting multiple automotive use cases and guides OEMs through strategic tools like the Envision framework and maintains strong partnerships with top-tier tech and automotive players. Customers appreciate its marketing campaigns and messaging around automotive offerings.”

“In our evaluation of Perficient for the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide IT and Engineering Services for Software-Defined Vehicles 2025 Vendor Assessment, it was evident that Perficient’s expertise lies in transforming an organization from using legacy systems to modern, agile tech stacks for connected vehicles and scalable subscription models,” said Abhishek Mukherjee, research manager, digital engineering and operational technology services, IDC.

Perficient’s Automotive Expertise

Serving seven of the top 10 global automotive OEMs and many more suppliers, dealers, captive finance providers, and emerging mobility companies, Perficient’s automotive industry experts champion an AI-first approach to SDV, connectivity, electrification, and vehicle autonomy.

Perficient has several IP-based frameworks to enhance SDV engagements. The frameworks emphasize integrating advanced technology to support scalable and efficient operations and promote the development of digital business models that adapt to changing market demands and consumer behaviors. These frameworks include Perficient’s automotive Strategic Positions, which focus on delivering personalized and seamless experiences, creating new revenue streams through subscriptions, supporting OEM’s meet regulatory requirements, and driving innovation in autonomous and electric vehicle technologies.

Perficient recently published its connected products research, highlighting how innovations like connected vehicles are reshaping customer expectations. The research offers guidance to help OEMs and suppliers prepare for evolving demands and deliver more personalized, technology-driven experiences.

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About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

About Perficient

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. We’re builders—obsessed with outcomes and powered by pragmatism—and through speed and agility, we help the world’s most innovative companies and admired brands boldly advance business. For more information, visit www.perficient.com.

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