Candescent Positioned as a SPARK Leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: Digital Banking Platform, 2026

Summary
Candescent has just been named a SPARK Leader — and the only Emerging Innovator — in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: Digital Banking Platform, 2026, a rigorous, research-based evaluation that gives financial institutions a clear-eyed view of who's actually leading the market. This isn't just another industry accolade: it's third-party validation that Candescent's Intelligent Banking strategy — powered by innovations like Votiv, Votiv for Business, the Candescent Marketplace, and the Forge developer platform — is setting the pace for where digital banking is headed next. Access the full report to see exactly how QKS Group's analysts evaluated the competitive landscape and why Candescent stands out as the platform provider best positioned to help banks and credit unions move beyond digital to truly intelligent banking.