Information Services Group Inc. (ISG), a global technology research and advisory firm, has released new reports highlighting transformative trends in the payroll services industry. According to the 2025 ISG Provider Lens® global Payroll Managed Services report, organizations are increasingly adopting AI-driven and modular payroll systems to address the complexities of cross-border employment and changing workforce dynamics. The research notes a shift toward greater agility, interoperability, and data ownership in payroll solutions, with automation and compliance checks becoming more prevalent. The report evaluates 26 providers in the Multicountry Managed Payroll Services quadrant, naming ADP, CloudPay, Dayforce, EY, Mercans, Neeyamo, Ramco Systems, SD Worx, Strada, and UKG as market leaders. Deel is recognized as a "Rising Star" for its promising portfolio and growth potential. In the U.S. market, the ISG analysis highlights increased regulatory challenges for payroll management, prompting companies to rely on advanced systems and expert service providers to maintain compliance. Leaders in the U.S. Managed Payroll Services quadrant include ADP, Dayforce, isolved, Paychex, Paycom, Strada, and UKG, with Paylocity identified as a Rising Star. ISG emphasizes the ongoing importance of balancing automation with human oversight to ensure payroll remains fair, accurate, and adaptable amid industry changes.