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			Today’s Leaders Must Heed AI Advice For Future Disruptors
				Startup founders, investors, technologists, and operators are all working frantically to get an early jump onto the AI train. Find out why and get more of the key takeaways from the recent Startup Boston Week event.			
			
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			Build Trust In Your Agency’s AI
				As AI use grows in government, people are asking important questions about fairness, control, and responsibility. This blog looks at how public agencies can build trust by focusing on clear communication, ethical design, and employee involvement. It shows that trust isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s key to making AI work for everyone.			
			
					                            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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			Call For Entries! The Forrester Data & AI Impact Award
				Forrester is accepting nominations for the Data & AI Impact Award, which recognizes enterprise data and AI initiatives that drive business outcomes. Find out more about the award and how to apply. 			
			
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			The Future Is Now With AIOps: Transforming IT Operations In Volatile Times
				AIOps is changing the game for IT teams — helping them make smarter decisions, bounce back faster from issues, and keep customers happy. Find out how businesses are using it to stay ahead in today’s fast-moving world.			
			
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			US Economic Trends And Outlook: New Quarterly Series Tracks Growth Indicators For 2025
				To understand the key trends and short-term outlook during the volatility of the US economy, read this Forrester blog.			
			
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			Key Takeaways From The Forrester Wave™: Business Intelligence Platforms, Q2 2025
				Get two key takeaways from our latest evaluation of business intelligence platform offerings, which are contrary to the common narrative on business intelligence.			
			
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			The AI Effect: Pervasive, Promising, And Pressing
				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
				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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			Fujitsu Steps On To The Global Quantum Computing Stage
				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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			Be THE Human In The Loop: Data And AI Literacy Is Your Edge
				What does it mean to be the human in the loop for your AI strategy? Find out how improving your data and AI literacy can make you a more valuable worker in the age of AI.			
			
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			It’s Time To Define Your Professional Existence And Articulate Your Story
				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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			Microsoft Tips Its Quantum Hand With Majorana 1
				Microsoft's recent announcement marks a significant step — but how much progress does it reflect?			
			
					                            2026 Predictions: What Tech And Security Leaders Must Know
Our 2026 tech and security predictions are out — now it’s time to go deeper. Join Forrester’s analysts to uncover what you must do to lead with trust and value.
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			Key Insights From The Forrester Wave™: Experience Optimization Solutions, Q4 2024
				Adding or improving digital experience is a top priority for organizations looking to improve their customer experience. Learn how experience optimization solutions can help do this by ingesting and analyzing data to generate insights and deliver personalized digital experiences.			
			
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			Everything Is Getting More Expensive, And BI Is No Exception
				When clients inquire about enterprise business intelligence (BI) platform pricing, I always advise them to simply divide the annual contract price by the number of expected users. If the resulting number is around $10 per user per month, I tell the client they are in a good spot.			
			
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			The 10 Most Important Cloud Trends For 2024
				Curious about the top cloud trends in 2024? Learn three of the top 10 cloud trends for 2024 in this preview of a new report.			
			
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			Four Takeaways From The Esri User Conference For Enterprises Leveraging Location Intelligence
				In today's world, the availability of more data than ever plays a crucial role to quench our thirst for a more sustainable future and makes location intelligence even more important. Learn more in this review of the Esri User Conference in San Diego.			
			
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			AI Is Now A Core Capability Of BI Platforms
				AI capabilities are showing up in nearly all business intelligence platforms. Read this blog to learn seven things AI is now responsible for within most BI platforms and get a preview of our upcoming research on BI platforms. 			
			
					                            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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			Wasn’t Generative AI Supposed To Disrupt Business Intelligence?
				Generative AI was supposed to disrupt how we analyze data using BI tools. Find out why that hasn't happened yet.			
			
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			Bring Data To The Other 80% Of Business Intelligence Users
				Self-service capabilities have raised the percentage of non-IT professionals fulfilling their own business intelligence (BI) requirements to around 20%. Three techniques can help you serve the rest.			
			
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			Forrester’s AI Webinar Series: Navigate The Choppy And Exciting Waters Of Enterprise AI
				AI is having — and will continue to have — a profound impact on how data scientists, software engineers, and other job functions perform their roles. Get tips on how to define, build, and implement your enterprise AI strategy with the help of Forrester's AI Advantage client webinar series. 			
			
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