Frends has been included in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) for the fourth consecutive year. In the 2026 report the company is positioned as a Niche Player, reinforcing its presence in one of the most influential assessments of enterprise integration platforms.
The report reflects a market where demand for integration platforms is rising rapidly, driven by the need for AI integration, automation and stronger control over data. Frends distinguishes itself with a clear emphasis on European requirements for data sovereignty, security and deployment flexibility.
“We see a growing need for integration platforms designed with European conditions in mind. Organizations require control over their data, deployments and architecture, and that is exactly where Frends creates value,” says Jukka Rautio, CEO of Frends.
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant™ evaluates vendors based on two main criteria: Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. The analysis provides an overview of the iPaaS market and how different providers position themselves relative to one another.
Frends is 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 amid geopolitical changes. That raises the bar for security, transparency and long-term strategy. We believe this recognition demonstrates our ability to meet those demands in complex environments while strengthening the digital sovereignty of European customers,” says Robert Pijselman, Chairman of the Board at Frends.
Integration, AI and data sovereignty shaping the market
The 2026 Magic Quadrant™, according to Frends, highlights several clear trends driving iPaaS development:
• Increased importance of data sovereignty and regional deployment options
• Growing demand for AI-ready integration platforms
• Need to support multiple user groups, from developers to business users
Frends’ platform, built on Microsoft Azure, supports sovereign cloud, on-premises installations and hybrid models. This makes the solution particularly relevant for European organizations that must meet regulatory requirements and retain control over their data.
“Integration is becoming a cornerstone for AI-driven organizations. Our focus is to provide a platform that combines automation, APIs and AI orchestration in a solution that is practical and ready for mission-critical enterprise environments,” says Jukka Rautio.
About Frends
Frends is a European iPaaS company offering low-code and AI-enhanced solutions for business-critical automation. The platform connects cloud, hybrid and on-premises systems with full transparency and traceability.
Founded in Finland in 1988, the company today serves 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.
Frends’ ease of use and its capabilities in integration and API management have been consistently recognized by both G2 and Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for iPaaS.