Southborough – October 29, 2026 -- Virtusa Corporation has moved into the Challengers quadrant of the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, advancing from its previous positioning in the report.

Virtusa attributes the move to AI-native product and platform engineering

The company says its AI-Driven Lifecycle (AIDLC) approach helps global enterprises shift from ad hoc technology implementation to full-scale modernization. Div Prakash, Head of Practice at Virtusa, said the move validates the company's strategy and execution rigor, adding that enterprises want partners who can compress delivery cycles and simplify legacy environments.

Three platform offerings anchor the custom software strategy

• Virtusa Helio Foundry and Virtusa Helio Harness cover autonomous assembly, automated code generation and intelligent testing across software delivery pipelines.
• Virtusa Helio Assure targets enterprise-grade quality, governance and operational resilience in large-scale engineering programs.
• Engineering-led modernization and SaaS optimization aim to eliminate technical debt, streamline software workflows and reduce total cost of ownership by optimizing platform utilization.

More than 23,000 developers support delivery across four core industries

Virtusa has more than 23,000 custom software development resources worldwide. It applies its AI-native delivery model across financial services, healthcare, communications and technology. The company employs over 32,000 professionals in 31 countries.

Gartner research reflects opinion, not fact

The report, dated 5 October 2026, was authored by Jaideep Thyagarajan, Ryan McKinney and Nathan Davie. Gartner states that it does not endorse any vendor and does not advise technology users to select only the highest-rated vendors. It describes its publications as the opinions of its research organization, not statements of fact. Virtusa's characterization of the ranking is likewise framed as its own opinion.