The document provides insights into the EMEA region's traditional sourcing and as-a-service market trends for Q4 and full year 2017, highlighting a 16% year-over-year rise in the combined global commercial market and specific growth in as-a-service sectors. While the Americas experienced substantial growth in both segments, EMEA marked a decline in traditional sourcing, facing challenges despite growth in as-a-service offerings. Additionally, the report outlines regional performance variations and industry award trend highlights.