Strategic fit Celent is a focused research services firm serving financial services with a decade-spanning track record of guiding technology strategy decisions. This positions them for cross-sell of broader advisory, benchmarking, and implementation services to banks, insurers, and fintechs seeking vendor landscape clarity and value realization from tech investments.

GlobalData tie-in As part of GlobalData, Celent can leverage cross-sell opportunities to GlobalData’s client base, offering integrated research, data, and advisory capabilities to expand reach into financial institutions seeking consolidated insights and risk management analytics.

AI and tokenization Recent launches such as AI-enabled intelligence and tokenization reports indicate a strategic emphasis on cutting-edge technologies. This creates opportunities to offer advanced analytics platforms, AI-driven decision support, and secure tokenization solutions for financial services clients focusing on modernizing digital ecosystems.

Vendor landscape tooling The ABC methodology provides a structured vendor evaluation framework. This enables targeted selling of competitive intelligence, vendor management services, RFP support, and advisory engagements around technology selection and vendor risk assessment.

Industry recognition Award-focused events like Model Risk Manager Awards and Model Insurer Awards highlight Celent’s credibility in risk, resilience, and technology excellence. Leverage this reputation to position premium advisory engagements, executive briefings, and custom research for institutions prioritizing governance and regulatory alignment.