Info-Tech Research Group Names Bridgeline's HawkSearch a Leader in Enterprise Search

WOBURN, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2026 / Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN), a leader in AI-powered marketing technology, announced today that HawkSearch has received multiple 2026 honors from Info-Tech Research Group, recognizing excellence across product capabilities, user experience, integration, and customer enablement based on verified user feedback.

Info-Tech Research Group, a global research and advisory firm, named HawkSearch a Leader in Enterprise Search, recognizing its strategic position in the market. HawkSearch also received honors for Top Product Strategy, Top UX, and Top Features across eight additional categories, emphasizing HawkSearch's commitment to innovation, usability, and delivering advanced AI-powered search and discovery capabilities.

HawkSearch was recognized with Best Feature Breadth, Best Support, and Best Training awards, highlighting the platform's comprehensive functionality, responsive customer service, and strong onboarding and education programs. HawkSearch also earned Easiest to Manage and Easiest to Integrate honors, reflecting the platform's ease of management and smooth integration with enterprise systems.

"These honors reinforce our mission to deliver powerful, flexible search technology that is easy to deploy, manage, and evolve," said Ari Kahn, President and CEO of Bridgeline Digital. "HawkSearch continues to stand out not only for the depth of its AI-driven features, but also for the experience we provide our customers from implementation through long-term success."

About Info-Tech Research Group
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About Bridgeline
Bridgeline helps companies grow online revenue by increasing traffic, conversion rates, and average order value. To learn more, visit www.bridgeline.com.

Contact:
Jeremy LaDuque
SVP of Marketing
Bridgeline Digital
[email protected]

SOURCE: Bridgeline Digital