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The New US Federal AI Policy Demands That Government And Private-Sector Tech Leaders Embrace Responsible And Explainable AI

Sam Higgins April 12, 2025
Today, under the headline-grabbing geopolitical and geoeconomic volatility, a significant, and potentially more consequential, transformation is unfolding in the public sector.
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The AI Effect: Pervasive, Promising, And Pressing

Brian Hopkins April 8, 2025
AI is rapidly transforming industries, and clients are seeking guidance on how to invest wisely and measure ROI amid the hype. As AI continues to evolve, trust in data, models, and outcomes will be crucial for scaling and realizing its full potential. The future of AI is about balancing innovation with careful planning to stay ahead without being overwhelmed.
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Where Governance Goes Wrong: You Must Make Data Governance A Cultural Competency

Kim Herrington April 4, 2025
Most governance programs focus on control but fail to embed governance into the organization’s culture and decision-making process. They lack the human-centered roles that make governance successful.
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Once More Unto The Breach: Tech Leaders Face Another Year Of Volatility And Cuts

Lauren Nelson April 3, 2025
In today’s era of volatility, technology leaders will need to do more with even less. This means dusting off the cost-cutting playbook to seek out additional optimization opportunities without sacrificing your AI ambitions. Here are a few cost-cutting measures to focus on in the near term.
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Unveiling The Top 10 Emerging Technologies Of 2025

Get an early look at the top 10 emerging technologies for 2025, hear common use cases for each, and learn how (and when) these advancements will produce real benefits.
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Fujitsu Steps On To The Global Quantum Computing Stage

Brian Hopkins April 1, 2025
At its recent quantum computing conference, Fujitsu highlighted its all-in strategy on quantum computing. Find out more in this review of the event.
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Visualize, Control, And Optimize Your Spend With Software Asset Management Tools

Biswajeet Mahapatra March 25, 2025
In a climate of economic and political uncertainty, tech budgets are under pressure. According to Forrester’s Industry- And Customer-Supporting Software Survey, 2025, 23% of organizations cite budget as their number one software challenge.

Discover 10 Top Emerging Technologies For 2025

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Call For Entries: The 2025 Enterprise Architecture Awards

Charles Betz March 24, 2025
Forrester is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the 2025 global Enterprise Architecture Awards. Learn more about this year’s awards and how to apply here.
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NASSCOM 2025 — Year Of Global Capability Centers, AI, And Workforce Transformation

Ashutosh Sharma March 23, 2025
NASSCOM recently hosted its flagship event, the Technology Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2025, with noticeably stronger attendance than in recent years. Returning to its familiar venue — the Grand Hyatt Mumbai — proved valuable. The compact setting was ideal for high-impact interactions, enabling us to engage in over 50 client meetings across a wide range of […]
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Meet The Analyst: Covering ERP, FP&A, SaaS, And The Enterprise Software Market

Faram Medhora March 14, 2025
I am thrilled to begin my journey as principal analyst on the enterprise software, IT services, and digital transformation-focused team at Forrester. For nearly two decades, I have led major business-technology initiatives. During the last eight years for Forrester Consulting, I helped clients drive transformative results. Now, I am eager to deliver clear, actionable insights […]
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Prepare And Thrive: Australia’s Federal Government Agencies Should Plan For Post-Election MoG Change Now

Sam Higgins March 10, 2025
As technology leaders in the Australian federal government, you’re no strangers to the complexities and challenges of machinery-of-government (MoG) changes. These changes, akin to M&A in the private sector, involve restructuring agencies, merging departments, and redistributing functions to align with evolving mission priorities. But sentiment within the Australian public service (APS) towards MoG changes tends […]
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From Fixed Routes To Adaptive Navigation: Introducing Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Mission Engine

Riccardo Pasto March 6, 2025
Learn how a customer-obsessed mission engine can help public sector leaders achieve success by understanding their customers better and maximizing long-term value for them.

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Unlock the blueprint for AI success. Discover how to align strategy, prioritize impactful use cases, and close the talent gap — everything you need to expedite ROI and achieve tangible success through AI.

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Software Giants’ Q4 2024 Earnings: Tech Executives Are Still Responding

Faram Medhora March 5, 2025
Our deep dive into the Q4 2024 earnings of 11 enterprise software companies revealed an accelerated drive toward AI, a sharper focus on cloud costs, and a surge in platform consolidation.
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It’s Time To Define Your Professional Existence And Articulate Your Story

Kim Herrington February 27, 2025
The urgency of telling your story as a data or technology leader within the current corporate landscape cannot be overstated. As we navigate these turbulent times, the ability to articulate your professional identity clearly and compellingly has emerged as a critical lifeline. Let this be the moment you choose to define your existence within your organization and beyond.
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Drive Scale And Speed With The Platform Org Model

Manuel Geitz February 25, 2025
Ever felt like your organization is a maze of disconnected teams, each working in their own bubble? You’re not alone. Many companies have tried to increase delivery speed with small, agile teams but often ended up with a bunch of siloed squads instead of a cohesive unit. Enter the platform org structure — an increasingly popular option to break down silos and deliver scale.
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Third-Party VMware Support: A New Alternative On The Table

Naveen Chhabra January 27, 2025
Tech buyers scrambling to get VMware support in the wake of the Broadcom deal are happy to hear about new third-party support service providers. Learn some of the pitfalls to avoid in evaluating these new providers.
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Product Lifecycle Management Evolves To Underpin Smart Manufacturing

George Lawrie January 27, 2025
In the past year, more than half of manufacturers said they planned to replace or upgrade their product lifecycle management (PLM) platforms. Get a a summary of a three-step process that tech leaders should follow to help transform PLM.

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Get recognized for your tech and digital innovation! Nominations are now open for Forrester’s three Technology Awards across North America, APAC, and EMEA. Winners will be celebrated at Forrester’s Technology & Innovation Summits.

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NetApp Focuses On Storage And Exits FinOps

Tracy Woo January 22, 2025
Last week, Flexera announced intent to acquire Spot by NetApp to the tune of $100 million, a considerable drop from the $450 million that NetApp paid to acquire Spot.
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Order Management Systems And A Story Of Augmented Evolution

Emily Pfeiffer January 21, 2025
Digital businesses selecting replacement order management systems — or adding pieces on top of their existing one — have a lot of new decisions to make. Get some key insights on the latest solutions in this preview of our new Wave evaluation of the OMS market.
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Exemplifying Excellence: Winners Of Forrester’s Technology Strategy Impact Awards

What It Means January 9, 2025
What does an award-winning technology strategy look like? Find out as we highlight two of the most recent winners of Forrester’s Technology Strategy Impact Award, Best Buy and First Student.
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