Recognition reflects Zycus’ momentum in Agentic AI, unified Source-to-Pay capabilities, and customer outcomes
Princeton, NJ — January 23, 2026 — Zycus, a global provider of Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay Suites.
According to Zycus, this recognition underscores the company’s continued investment in Agentic AI, a comprehensive and organically built S2P suite, and a strong focus on delivering measurable procurement outcomes for customers worldwide. Vendors in the report were evaluated based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.
Zycus stated that the report highlights its focus on Merlin Intake, designed to simplify and standardize how work enters procurement, and the application of Agentic AI to orchestrate workflows such as tail-spend management through autonomous negotiation. These capabilities align with Zycus’ Intake-to-Outcomes (I2O) approach, which aims to connect intake, execution, and outcomes with the right levels of governance and control.
“Being recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Source-to-Pay Suites reflects our long-term commitment to innovation, customer outcomes, and responsible AI,” said Aatish Dedhia, Founder & CEO of Zycus. “Merlin Agentic AI is designed to move beyond task automation toward outcome-based autonomous workflows, enabling procurement teams to operate with greater speed, intelligence, and confidence.”
Zycus believes its positioning in the Leaders Quadrant is supported by:
- Merlin Agentic AI, with focus areas including intake-led experiences and autonomous negotiation for tail spend
- A comprehensive, end-to-end Source-to-Pay suite built on a single architecture
- Strong brand trust and global presence
- High levels of customer satisfaction across industries and regions
The 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay Suites provides insights into how vendors are evaluated and positioned based on their execution capabilities and strategic vision.
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About Zycus
Zycus delivers procurement outcomes — not just transactions. Its leadership in Source-to-Pay is recognized by leading analysts and customers worldwide. By moving beyond Source-to-Pay to Intake-to-Outcomes, Zycus is defining the next generation of procurement through a unified platform that combines native intake, agentic AI, and an end-to-end S2P core.
The Merlin Agentic AI Platform brings this vision to life by guiding requests through Merlin Intake, enabling autonomous negotiation, and continuously executing toward outcomes rather than workflows.
