Frends has taken place for the fourth year in a row in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS). In the 2026 report, the company is positioned as Niche Player, solidifying its presence in one of the most influential analyses of enterprise integration platforms.
The report reflects a market where demand for integration platforms is rapidly increasing, driven by the need for AI integration, automation and increased control over data. Here Frends positions itself with a clear focus on European requirements around data sovereignty, security and flexibility.
– We see a growing need for integration platforms that are built with European conditions in focus. Organizations need control over their data, their deployment and their architecture, and that is exactly where Frends creates value, says Jukka Rautio, CEO at Frends.
Gartner Magic Quadrant™ evaluates suppliers based on two main criteria: Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. The analysis provides an overview of the iPaaS market and how different vendors position themselves in relation to each other.
Frends is particularly highlighted for its focus on industries with high regulatory and operational complexity. The platform's support for industry-specific accelerators and frameworks makes it relevant for organizations with extensive compliance and integration requirements.
“The integration market is evolving rapidly in line with geopolitical changes. This places higher demands on security, transparency and long-term strategy. We believe this recognition demonstrates our ability to meet these demands in complex environments, while strengthening the digital sovereignty of European customers,” says Robert Pijselman, Chairman of the Board of Frends.
Integration, AI and data sovereignty are shaping the market
2026 Magic Quadrant™ According to Frends, there are several clear trends that are driving the development within iPaaS:
• Increased importance of data sovereignty and regional operating options
• Growing demand for AI-ready integration platforms
• Need to support multiple user groups, from developers to business users
Frend's platform, built on Microsoft Azure, offers support for sovereign cloud, on-premises deployments, and hybrid models, making the solution particularly relevant for European organizations that need to manage regulatory requirements and ensure data control.
“Integration is becoming a cornerstone of AI-driven businesses. Our focus is to offer a platform that combines automation, APIs and AI orchestration in a solution that is both practical and ready for mission-critical environments,” says Jukka Rautio.
About Frends
Frends is a European iPaaS company that offers low-code and AI-enhanced solutions for mission-critical automation. The platform connects cloud, hybrid and on-premises systems with full transparency and visibility.
The company was founded in Finland in 1988 and today has over 6,000 customers, including industry leaders, municipalities and public sector organizations. Customers include Fazer, Mehiläinen, Haypp Group, Onemed, the City of Helsinki and Eltel.
Frend's ease of use and its capabilities in integration and API management have been continuously recognized by both G2 and Gartner's Magic Quadrant for iPaaS.
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