ProcessUnity, a leading provider of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) solutions, has been recognized as the SPARK Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Vendor Risk Management (VRM), published by QKS Group.

This recognition highlights ProcessUnity’s innovation and leadership in delivering automation-driven, intelligence-powered capabilities that address the “third-party risk vulnerability gap” for enterprises globally.

Comprehensive and Automation-Led Approach

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix evaluates technology providers based on technology excellence and customer impact, offering detailed insights into the global VRM landscape, competitive dynamics, and vendor positioning. Through this analysis, ProcessUnity earned top placement for its unified lifecycle automation, supported by its Universal Data Core and Global Risk Exchange — an extensive library containing more than 18,000 verified vendor assessments, representing around 80% of the Fortune 500 and over 370,000 automated risk profiles.

This integrated framework empowers organizations to manage the full vendor risk lifecycle with enhanced speed, accuracy, and scalability.

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AI-Driven Risk Management Innovation

ProcessUnity’s platform leverages AI and automation to streamline every stage of vendor risk management. Capabilities such as Evidence Evaluator, which automates control validation, and Assessment Autofill, which reduces manual questionnaire tasks, enable enterprises to accelerate vendor onboarding, expand continuous monitoring, and minimize resource costs while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Defining Vendor Risk Management

According to QKS Group, Vendor Risk Management is a structured methodology that allows organizations to identify, evaluate, monitor, and mitigate risks tied to third-party vendors. VRM platforms play a crucial role in protecting enterprises against legal, reputational, financial, and cybersecurity threats, while supporting adherence to industry standards and regulations.

By automating key steps across the VRM lifecycle—from vendor onboarding to offboarding—modern solutions like ProcessUnity help enterprises reduce manual workloads, enhance visibility, and lower operational costs.

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Expert Analysis from QKS Group

Sahil Dhamgaye, Senior Analyst at QKS Group, commented,

“ProcessUnity’s Global Risk Exchange combined with its AI-powered TPRM Platform ranks among the most advanced tools available for scaling vendor risk programs. The platform’s predictive profiling, pre-filled assessments, and verified evidence reduce manual work while improving visibility across even hard-to-assess vendors, such as major cloud and SaaS providers. This ensures faster onboarding and continuous assurance of third-party resilience.”

He added,

“With the upcoming ProcessUnity Risk Index, the company is moving toward a unified, quantitative scoring model that merges internal and external data for a more holistic risk view. Combined with its Universal Data Core integrations across procurement, ERP, CLM, and GRC systems, ProcessUnity offers tremendous value to large, regulated enterprises aiming for efficiency, reduced bottlenecks, and 360° vendor visibility.”

Leadership Perspective

Sean Cronin, CEO of ProcessUnity, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating:

“We’re honored to be named the overall market leader in Vendor Risk Management by QKS Group. This acknowledgment reinforces the confidence our customers have in our platform, which helps them tackle increasingly complex risk challenges. Our focus remains on driving innovation with responsible AI and the forthcoming ProcessUnity Risk Index, which will reshape how organizations and their third parties collaborate. We’re committed to delivering the automation, intelligence, and data our clients need to strengthen their third-party risk management programs.”

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