Diligent, the AI leader in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Governance, Risk, and Compliance Software 2025Vendor Assessment (doc # US53615325, June 2025). This prestigious recognition underscores Diligent’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, AI-driven GRC solutions and follows recent launches of GovernAI, AI Risk Essentials, and the acquisition of Vault Platform, an AI-powered ethics and compliance provider. “Being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for GRC Software is a testament to our AI-powered platform and our unwavering commitment to our clients globally,” said Brian Stafford, President and CEO of Diligent. “We are deeply grateful to the over 25,000 organizations that trust Diligent for their AI-powered governance needs. With a 20-year history of GRC innovation, we remain dedicated to providing best-in-class solutions that drive operational excellence and mitigate risk.” The IDC MarketScape, one of the industry’s most comprehensive evaluations, assesses vendors' current capabilities and strategies over a three-to-five-year future time frame using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Diligent was rigorously evaluated in two key areas: strategic vision and product capabilities. The report highlights several key strengths of Diligent, emphasizing that the "Diligent One Platform is a true single platform of AI-powered cross-organizational GRC capabilities that are modular, enabling customers to be met where they are in their GRC maturity journey." It also notes that Diligent’s solutions are “the gold standard in board reporting” and that the company has “a strong road map that promises unique and value-added outcomes so organizations can effectively manage risk and compliance from the bottom up.” Phil Harris, Research Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance Services at IDC, commented, “Diligent has been positioned as a Leader in the evaluation of Worldwide GRC Software providers due to its strategic, comprehensive, and robust AI platform. The Diligent One Platform can empower company-wide GRC capabilities for organizations of all sizes and maturity levels.” This latest recognition complements Diligent’s recent success, which includes accolades from industry analysts like Chartis and Forrester, as well as high praise and awards from clients on platforms such as G2 and TrustRadius. For those interested in reading the full IDC MarketScape report, an excerpt can be downloaded from Diligent’s website. About IDC MarketScape IDC MarketScape is a vendor assessment model designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a specific market. The research uses a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria, resulting in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within the market. This framework helps technology buyers compare the product and service offerings, capabilities, and strategies of suppliers, as well as evaluate the current and future market success factors. About Diligent Diligent is the leader in AI-driven governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, serving more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members. The Diligent One Platform offers a unified view of an organization’s entire GRC practice, enabling practitioners, the C-suite, and board members to manage risk more effectively, build greater resilience, and make informed decisions quickly. For more information, visit diligent.com. Follow Diligent on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest updates.