Digital Transformation

Competing in the digital age of the customer means transitioning to a digital business. But digital transformation is not just about leveraging emerging technology. Digital transformation means applying the right technologies to create or update internal processes or customer experiences that rise to the changing business demands and new customer requirements. It is also the journey of moving to a digital-first business model with the speed and nimbleness to change rapidly, exploit technology to create lean operations and differentiation, and free up internal resources across the enterprise to do more complex tasks. Digital leaders today are shifting to new organizational structures and customer-led operating models that take advantage of emerging technology and partner innovation networks. Prepare your organization for digital transformation with Forrester’s insights.

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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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The Question Is No Longer “If” But “How” AI Is Radically Transforming Software Development

Diego Lo Giudice March 11, 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, one month can be enough to create a trend that makes big waves.

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Dual-OMS TEI: Companies Actually Get Their Money’s Worth

Emily Pfeiffer March 11, 2025
We evaluated the Total Economic Impact™ of companies that simultaneously use two order management systems, and our research uncovered surprising findings.
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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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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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Great Digital Banking Experiences Create A Data-For-Value Flywheel

Peter Wannemacher February 4, 2025
Driving engagement is top of mind for most digital banking leaders. Forrester’s research reveals the immense value — for both customers and banks — of useful, convenient digital banking experiences. The right mobile banking offerings, for example, can unlock new value for a customer and differentiate a bank’s brand. And our broader customer experience research […]

Technology Leader's Toolkit For Managing Technical Debt

Learn how to manage technical debt and make the most of emerging technology with this guide.

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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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The Unifying Power Of Rebranding: HCLTech’s Strategic Transformation

Karen Tran January 16, 2025
Get an inside look at how the winner of Forrester’s 2024 B2B Program Of The Year drove a 15.9% year-over-year increase in brand value and a 75% lift in brand recall.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Modern Application Development Services, Q1 2025

Diego Lo Giudice January 15, 2025
MAD Services Deliver Cool New Products While Transforming Your Development Capabilities Modern application development (MAD) services represent the next wave in custom application development services. Emerging from the convergence of current and past services such as application development management services (ADMS), digital transformation services (DTS), digital product engineering services (DPES), and broader application modernization services […]
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2025: The Digital Banking Landscape Is Poised For Another Transformative Year

Aurelie L'Hostis January 14, 2025
Leading banks are leveraging mature and emerging technologies, customer insights, and data to enhance customer experience, increase customer engagement, and drive business growth.
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The Enterprise Architecture Tool Market Starts 2025 With A Notable Merger

Stéphane Vanrechem January 10, 2025
In a Forrester landscape report published in May 2024, we predicted that M&A activity would continue to change and disrupt the enterprise architecture management suite (EAMS) market. This trend started in 2023, continued throughout 2024, and now, amazingly, as we enter 2025, the market has reached a further peak.
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A Run On The Bank: Lack Of Headline Failures Hasn’t Changed Consumer Attitudes

David Hoffman December 12, 2024
When Silicon Valley, Signature and First Republic failed last year four out of five US online consumers knew about it. This year, bank failures have been less visible. Find out why and what to expect in the future.
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Choose The Enterprise Architecture Management Suite That Best Supports Your Transformation

Stéphane Vanrechem December 10, 2024
Who are the top vendors in the enterprise architecture management space and what sets them apart? Find out in this preview of the new Forrester Wave™ on enterprise architecture management suites.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Marketplace Development Platforms, Q4 2024

Joe Cicman December 5, 2024
Orchestrating your partner ecosystem creates new value with e-commerce. Make no mistake, becoming a marketplace is a business transformation, not a feature rollout.
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Introducing The Forrester Wave™: Digital Banking Processing Platforms, Q4 2024

Huard Smith December 4, 2024
The Forrester Wave™: Digital Banking Processing Platforms, Q4 2024, evaluates the top DBPPs driving digital transformation in banking. Successful digital transformation involves more than just impressive front-end applications — it requires overhauling a complex web of technology infrastructure and tightly coupled systems.
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Is Your Bank Ready For What’s Next In Mobile?

Peter Wannemacher December 4, 2024
Our newly published research into people’s mobile banking needs, expectations, and behaviors surfaced 10 emerging must-have features and 10 emerging differentiators in mobile banking experiences.
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Fueling The Consumer’s Healthcare Journey — Focusing On Ease And Individualized Care Will Accelerate Trust

Shannon Germain Farraher November 8, 2024
Opaque experiences and complex jargon have eroded consumer confidence and incentivized some to leave brands behind. Consumers will choose healthcare organizations that emphasize their needs and that increasingly gather and rely on their feedback to deliver value.
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European Digital Identity: Insights For The Bold And The Ambitious

Tope Olufon November 8, 2024
In the grand tapestry of the European identity landscape, a new regulation — most audacious in its ambition — has emerged to enable digital identification across the continent.
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New Research — Content Management Systems: Landscape & Trends

Chuck Gahun November 7, 2024
According to Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2024, 69% of global B2C decision-makers increased their investment in content management technology, up from 59% who did so in 2023.
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