Knowledge Processes Market Report 2026

The knowledge processes market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $57.43 billion in 2025 to $66.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing reliance on expert-driven decision making, growth of outsourcing in research and analytics services, rising demand for business intelligence and reporting, expansion of digital knowledge repositories, growing adoption of structured knowledge management systems.

The knowledge processes market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $120.74 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of AI-powered knowledge automation tools, increasing demand for real-time decision intelligence systems, expansion of enterprise knowledge ecosystems, growing need for domain-specific expert services, increasing integration of generative AI in knowledge workflows. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of knowledge-as-a-service platforms, rising demand for advanced research and analytical outsourcing, increasing integration of AI-augmented decision support systems, expansion of specialized domain expertise services across industries, rising use of automated knowledge capture and knowledge graph systems.

The increasing demand for data-driven decision-making is expected to propel the expansion of the knowledge processes market in the coming years. Data-driven decision-making refers to the approach of using validated data, analytical models, and evidence-based insights to guide strategic, operational, and financial decisions across organizations. The rising demand for data-driven decision-making is largely attributed to the rapid expansion of data generated from digital platforms and connected systems, which allows organizations to analyze large volumes of real-time information and make more precise, timely, and evidence-based decisions. Knowledge processes support data-driven decision-making by systematically gathering, structuring, analyzing, and interpreting information to produce actionable insights that enable more accurate and evidence-based business decisions. For instance, in January 2025, according to Kanerika Software Pvt. Ltd., an India-based software company, 95% of organizations aim to strengthen their data-driven decision-making, highlighting the pivotal role of analytics in shaping strategic plans. Therefore, the increasing demand for data-driven decision-making is driving the growth of the knowledge processes market.

Leading companies operating in the knowledge processes market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as artificial intelligence-driven knowledge management platforms and intelligent automation tools to improve knowledge capture, processing, and transfer while enhancing decision-making efficiency and operational productivity. Artificial intelligence-driven knowledge management platforms are software systems that utilize technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing to automatically capture, organize, retrieve, and deliver organizational knowledge, making information more accessible and strengthening decision-making capabilities. For example, in August 2025, the Association of Science and Technology Professionals (ASTP), a Netherlands-based knowledge transfer organization, introduced AI4KT (AI Solutions for Knowledge Transfer), an advanced Special Interest Group initiative within the Knowledge Processes domain aimed at promoting the application of AI in improving how knowledge is generated, shared, and reused across research and industry ecosystems. This framework emphasizes automated extraction of knowledge from unstructured data, improved identification of tacit expertise within organizations, and real-time access to knowledge through intelligent assistants and semantic search functions. It also supports integration with modern digital research infrastructures, fosters collaboration between academia and industry, and enhances decision-making efficiency by reducing information silos and manual retrieval processes. This initiative reflects a transition from traditional knowledge transfer methods to AI-enabled ecosystems that continuously evolve in response to organizational requirements.

In October 2025, Capgemini SE, a France-based technology consulting and IT services firm, acquired WNS Limited for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Capgemini aims to strengthen its position in intelligent operations by combining WNS’s business process management capabilities and industry-specific analytics expertise with its own AI and digital transformation services, with the objective of creating a global leader in Agentic AI-driven operating models. WNS Limited is an India-based company that offers comprehensive Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) services, integrating deep domain expertise with AI, analytics, and automation.

Major companies operating in the knowledge processes market are Accenture plc, Infosys Limited, RELX plc, Sutherland Global Services Inc, Wolters Kluwer N.V., Moody s Corporation, Genpact Limited, TUV SUD AG, Morningstar Inc., EXL Service Holdings Inc., WNS Limited, Evalueserve Limited, Cyient Limited, Charles River Associates International Inc., Fractal Analytics Inc., SG Analytics Private Limited, YouGov plc, Analysis Group Inc., LatentView Analytics Limited, Magellan Solutions Outsourcing Inc.

North America was the largest region in the knowledge processes market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the knowledge processes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the knowledge processes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The knowledge processes market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as advanced data analytics and predictive modeling services, data enrichment and enhancement services, intellectual property and innovation intelligence services, and knowledge management system development and support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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