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In The AI Era, The Value Of A Research Firm Is Still Largely Human

Sharyn Leaver December 17, 2025
The critical thinking, empathy, ingenuity, and courage that analysts bring to client relationships is critical — especially now. That’s why, along with harnessing AI’s potential, we’re doubling down on the unique value our analysts offer.
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Why AI Makes Trusted Research More Valuable

Andrew Cox 1 day ago
As business and technology leaders grapple with unprecedented change and uncertainty, trust, clarity, and steadfast partnership matter more than ever. Clients’ stories illuminate what is unique about the value that Forrester delivers — especially now.
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AI And Automation Will Take 6% Of US Jobs By 2030

J.P. Gownder 2 days ago
AI will take over increasing numbers of workflows and tasks in the next five years. But workflows and tasks aren’t jobs. Get more insight and next steps in this preview of our new forecast on the impact of AI on jobs in the US.

Predictions 2026: Your Planning Starts Here

2026 will demand proof, not promises. Explore Forrester’s Predictions resources — guides, webinars, and blogs — to plan smarter, lead with trust, and stay ahead of disruption.

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The Hidden Culture Risks Of Rapid Growth And How Leaders Can Counter Them

Angelina Gennis 5 days ago
Rapid growth is often coupled with an underestimation of the cultural implications. Learn three intentions leaders can adopt to preserve and grow culture energy during times of rapid growth.
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Vendasta Shows Why Platforms Become Operating Systems For AI Agents

Joe Cicman 5 days ago
Vendasta faced a challenge familiar to many technology companies: alleviating client engagement pain points while limiting the impacts of efficiency and tool disconnects. Learn about Vendasta’s transformation in this preview of a new case study.
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Women In Security, Holiday Shopping Trends, AI Agents In Content

What It Means 7 days ago
Happy New Year! We kick off 2026 by unpacking lessons from 2025 and what they signal for the year ahead. This episode brings together security, marketing, and content leaders’ perspectives so you can act with confidence.

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Massachusetts’s Investigation Of Utility Bills Is A Call For Better Billing Experience and Bill Design

Senem Guler Biyikli 1 minute ago
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities sets the example, by prioritizing transparency and user experience best practices to improve billing experiences. Applying UX best practices and doing customer research are fundamentals for good bill design.
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Four Takeaways On The State Of Social Suites

Kelsey Chickering 1 hour ago
Social suites are now a critical part of the martech ecosystem, ranking as one of the top three marketing technologies used by organizations. Once simple social media management tools with light social listening features, these platforms have evolved into unified solutions that go well beyond those capabilities. Forrester now defines social suites as: Platforms that […]

2026 Predictions: 5 Shifts That Will Reshape B2B Strategy

AI agents. Influencer strategy. Pricing disruption. What’s next for B2B growth? Download the guide to uncover five bold predictions impacting marketing, sales, and product leaders in 2026.

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From APIs To Qubits: My Superposition Of Tech Coverage

David Mooter 3 hours ago
And now for something completely different. I normally write about APIs, integration, and architecture. Today, I shall also turn my attention to quantum computing platforms. I have always found these to be fascinating devices. Their bits — or rather qubits — are not discrete, binary numbers like the voltage-based bits in classical computers. Rather, they […]
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ServiceNow Buys Armis To Improve Its Proactive Security Platform

Erik Nost 5 hours ago
ServiceNow has announced its intent to acquire proactive security platform vendor Armis in a cash deal valued at $7.75 billion.
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GenAI In European B2B Marketing: Why Hesitation Is The Real Risk

Christina Schmitt 10 hours ago
European B2B marketers see the promise of generative AI, but strict regulations and technical hurdles often slow progress. Gaining a competitive advantage requires moving forward — thoughtfully yet decisively.
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What’s New For AP Invoice Automation In 2026?

Meng Liu 16 hours ago
Accounts payable (AP) invoice automation software continues to evolve rapidly as enterprises modernize finance operations and respond to regulatory, technological, and operational pressures.
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My Tips For Crushing Your Analyst Briefings And Wowing The Analyst

Joseph Blankenship 1 day ago
Former Forrester analyst Josh Zelonis blogged about how to deliver successful vendor briefings years ago. I’m updating his blog with my own thoughts as a “recovering marketer,” Forrester analyst, and research director. This blog is a collection of my top tips for briefing analysts, with contributions from other security and risk analysts.

2026 Tech & Security Predictions You Can’t Afford To Miss

AI cleanup, budget shifts, neocloud, and quantum threats — what’s ahead could reshape your strategy. Get Forrester’s guide with five bold predictions to stay ahead and lead with trust and value.

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435: CX And CS: Collaboration For Business Outcomes

The CX Cast 1 day ago
Principal Analysts Su Doyle and Shari Srebnick join Angelina to explore the differences and overlaps between Customer Success (CS) and Customer Experience (CX) teams. The conversation delves into CX and CS teams’ primary goals, metrics, and the importance of collaboration in driving growth and retention. Featuring Su Doyle, Forrester Principal Analyst Shari Srebnik, Forrester Principal […]
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EA Tools Vendors: You’re Sitting On The AI Design-Time Platform And Don’t Know It

Charles Betz 2 days ago
The AI agent infrastructure market is exploding — LangChain just raised $125 million; hyperscalers and SaaS vendors are spinning up agent frameworks and control towers; MCP and A2A protocols are converging as standards; and observability vendors are racing to add LLM tracing.
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NRF Big Show Innovators Showcase 2026: Retail Tech To Watch

Sucharita Kodali 2 days ago
Read this blog for a look into NRF’s 2026 Innovators Showcase to better understand what’s next in retail technology transformation.
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Navigate 2026 With A Measurement-Centered Marketing Culture

Brad Haag 2 days ago
A measurement-driven culture builds confidence and allows for pivots when needed. Learn three key tenets of this type of culture.
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Customer Journey Management In 2026: From Maps To Measurable Impact

Joana de Quintanilha 2 days ago
Despite years of journey mapping, results are still inconsistent, slow to scale, and hard to tie to business outcomes. Learn why that’s changing — and what leaders must do differently.

Build A Security Org For The Future

Download our guide to help CISOs prove business value, win budget, and reduce burnout. Use our actionable framework to align security with enterprise goals, justify funding, and lead a high-performing team.

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Thriving Amid Disruption: Key Banking Insights To Kick-Start 2026

Aurelie L'Hostis 3 days ago
Discover key banking trends from 2025 and predictions for 2026. Stay ahead with insights on digital banking, customer experience, and AI.
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OneStream Goes Private: Three Strategic Imperatives For Tech Leaders

Faram Medhora 5 days ago
Hg Capital’s agreement to acquire OneStream for $6.4 billion marks a pivotal moment in the enterprise performance management landscape. This transaction is one of the largest take-private deals in the sector since Thoma Bravo’s $10.7 billion acquisition of Anaplan in 2022.
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OpenAI And b.well Promise Greater Patient Empowerment 
(With Some Caveats)

Shannon Germain Farraher 5 days ago
OpenAI’s recent partnership with b.well marks a pivotal moment in healthcare technology. With ChatGPT Health, OpenAI is integrating consumer medical records through b.well’s data connectivity infrastructure, aiming to deliver personalized interactions.
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The Forrester Wave™: Autonomous Testing Platforms, Q4 2025, Is Out!

Diego Lo Giudice 5 days ago
Find out why autonomous testing matters more now than ever and get four key findings from our new Wave™ report on autonomous testing platforms.
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Is AI In Sales A Sustainable Competitive Advantage Or Just Table Stakes?

Anthony McPartlin 5 days ago
The uncomfortable truth is that AI in sales can quickly become table stakes, unless it fundamentally transforms how your organization learns and decides. Learn how leading orgs achieve sustainable advantage when they integrate AI into how they operate.
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Manufacturing And Automotive Giants Continue Their Shift From Grease To Code At CES 2026

Paul Miller 6 days ago
Big names in smart manufacturing, such as Bosch and Siemens, used the recent CES trade show to showcase partnerships and growing AI powers. Find out more in this detailed review of the show.
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Reflecting On European B2B Marketing Trends From 2025: Why Alignment Is Your Growth Engine

Christina Schmitt 6 days ago
European B2B marketers enter 2026 with both optimism and urgency. The organizations that win will be those that master the fundamentals — turning data into decisions, strengthening partner networks, and unifying teams around customer value.
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Six Essentials For Managing Platforms And Portfolios

Beth Caplow 6 days ago
Learn the key steps to managing platforms and portfolios and see how Forrester’s Portfolio Model helps vendors grow using integrated solutions.
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