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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how organizations operate, offering unprecedented opportunities to boost efficiency and drive innovation. Yet, alongside this immense potential comes a layer of complexity that requires deliberate strategy. AI is doing more than just enhancing systems; it’s reshaping how organizations allocate resources, advance capabilities, and achieve growth. Its influence touches every corner of an operating model, challenging leaders to not only capture the power of AI but to create meaningful value with it. The path forward is both exciting and intricate, filled with the promise of transformation and the need for thoughtful navigation. Get the latest AI insights and strategic perspectives from Forrester analysts and experts.

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Pilots, Promises, And Public Purpose: How To Say “Yes” (Or “No”) To Government AI Offers

Sam Higgins 5 hours ago
Given the ROI for AI remains elusive, it makes sense, and is arguably an imperative, that AI decision makers in government want to ask hard questions before accepting the next “you can’t-miss this” deal… 
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Should B2B Brands Embrace Reddit?

Karen Tran 4 days ago
Reddit’s recent partnership with G2 signals a new era for B2B brands and their buyers — one where community credibility becomes just as important as traditional content and SEO. Community spaces present both opportunity and risk, so B2B brands need to approach them strategically.

Scale Your AI Strategy To Maximize ROI

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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APAC Leads Global AI Adoption, But Regional Strategies Diverge

Frederic Giron 4 days ago
Four of the five leading countries in Anthropic's 2025 AI Usage Index are in the APAC region. We explain why these countries lead most of North America and Europe in enterprise AI adoption.
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Predictions 2026: Software Development Goes From Jamming To A Full Orchestra

Diego Lo Giudice 5 days ago
If software development was music, generative AI would be rewriting the score. Learn how the tune will shift in the coming year.
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427: Volatility, Responsible AI, And Trust

The CX Cast 6 days ago
Martin and Angelina welcome back VP Principal Analyst Enza Iannopollo to discuss the evolving nature of trust in CX — especially in the context of global volatility and the rise of AI. The conversation covers Forrester’s latest research on trust, actionable strategies for organizations, and real-world examples of responsible AI.
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Predictions 2026: Automation At The Crossroads

Leslie Joseph November 3, 2025
The race to cognitive automation is well underway. Learn what this shift means for automation strategy, platforms, and governance.
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Cognite Lets Customers Demonstrate The Power Of Industrial AI

Paul Miller October 30, 2025
Like many of its peers and competitors, industrial software provider Cognite talks a lot about AI. But unlike some competitors, Cognite has real customer deployments — at scale — to talk about and used its recent Impact event in Houston to showcase them.

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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Salesforce Dreams Of The Agentic Enterprise

Ted Schadler October 29, 2025
The dust has settled on Dreamforce, Salesforce’s well-attended San Francisco fete. Our takeaway? Salesforce is setting the pace with a platform for AI agents embedded in business applications, and it’s made huge progress on its products and partnerships in the last year.
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Secure Vibe Coding: I’ve Done It Myself, And It’s A Paradigm, Not A Paradox

Janet Worthington October 28, 2025
“There’s a new kind of coding I call ‘vibe coding,’ where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists,” said Andrej Karpathy in a post on X (formerly Twitter) back in February.
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Predictions 2026: The “Agentic Commerce” Race — And Some Potential Regrets — In Digital Commerce

Emily Pfeiffer October 28, 2025
Digital leaders get a sneak peek into what's coming in the year ahead by reading three of our predictions for digital commerce in 2026.
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From Developers To Services: The Impact Of Atlassian’s Latest AI Innovations

Julie Mohr October 28, 2025
Discover the latest AI breakthroughs and announcements from Atlassian in this review of its recent Team '25 Europe event.
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LocWorld54 Shows Why Localization Can Be The Next Strategic Powerhouse — And What’s Holding It Back

Kathleen Pierce October 28, 2025
For decades, B2B companies have viewed localization as an operational necessity to translate words, keep websites up to date, and support global product launches. That outdated view doesn’t hold up anymore. Businesses today need to evolve localization in the age of AI. Find out how in this review of the recent LocWorld54 conference.
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426: Why Trust Is The Key To AI Adoption

The CX Cast October 28, 2025
Angelina and Martin explore the evolving landscape of AI trust in CX. They break down how European regulations, consumer confusion, and pop culture examples — such as virtual influencers and AI-generated bands — highlight challenges around transparency and authenticity. They also discuss how organizations can build trust in AI-powered experiences by focusing on empathy, transparency, and risk assessments.
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Predictions 2026: The Race To Trust And Value

Sharyn Leaver October 28, 2025
Volatility and innovation will continue as leaders yearn for clarity and race to differentiate on trust and genuine value. Find out what’s in store for the year ahead.
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Predictions 2026: APAC Leaders Choose Pragmatism Over Hype In The Age Of AI

Vasupradha Srinivasan October 28, 2025
Rather than being driven by hype cycles or geopolitical rhetoric, business and technology leaders in the Asia Pacific region in 2026 will focus on pragmatic strategies in response to the region’s complex economic, regulatory, and cultural landscape. Find out more in our 2026 predictions for APAC.
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Future-Proof Your Choice Of Customer Service Solution

Kate Leggett October 27, 2025
Customer service applications are becoming bloated with features that users can’t or won’t use. Find out how AI can help in this preview of our new report, The Customer Service Solutions Landscape, Q3 2025.
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NetApp INSIGHT 2025: Evolving Storage Into The Enterprise Data Foundation

Brent Ellis October 27, 2025
Learn some of the key themes from the NetApp INSIGHT 2025 event and find out what they could mean for your storage portfolio.

2026 Predictions: Blind Spots That Could Derail APAC Leaders

What if your biggest risk in 2026 is the one you haven’t seen yet? Join Forrester live on Nov. 27 to uncover the 2026 predictions APAC tech and security leaders must act on to ensure trust, value, and resilience.

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Gold Rush Or Fool’s Gold? How To Evaluate Security Tools’ Generative AI Claims

Allie Mellen October 27, 2025
Generative AI features and products for security are gaining significant traction in the market. Knowing how to evaluate them, however, remains a mystery. What makes a good AI feature? How do we know if the AI is effective or not? These are just some of the questions I receive on a regular basis from Forrester […]
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AI’s Impact On B2B Customer Service: What I’ve Found So Far

Laura Ramos October 24, 2025
For a category with such long-established commercial software applications, you would expect the status quo to reign. The opposite is the case.
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From Veto To Victory: California’s New AI Act Revives The National (And International) Conversation On AI Regulations

Alla Valente October 24, 2025
At its core, California’s new AI law requires safety protocols, best practices, and key compliance policies, but it stops short of prescribing risk frameworks and imposing legal liabilities. Here’s a closer look at what’s in SB 53.
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