Generative AI

What is generative AI? Generative AI or genAI is defined as set of technologies and techniques that leverage very large corpuses of data, including large language models like GPT-3, to generate new content. Inputs for generative AI may be natural language prompts or other non-code and non-traditional inputs. It is sometimes referred to as AI-generated content or AIGC and can be used by a variety of roles and functions in the enterprise. GenAI includes large language models, generative adversarial networks, diffusion models, and variational autoencoders. It provides the ability to create shortcuts for onerous workflow tasks, speed up delivery times, and enhance employee productivity across multiple enterprise workflows. It increases the scale and speed of analysis and knowledge synthesis for various roles such as developers, marketers, and data scientists. In the short term, it will expand the breadth of human creative expression and drive innovation in product development, design, and content creation.

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New Research — Content Management Systems: Landscape & Trends

Chuck Gahun 2 days ago
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. Web content management software growth now outpaces the growth of the broader software market and is poised to reach $15.3 billion (total addressable market) by 2028. Business investment and […]
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When Will AI Change Our World?

What It Means 3 days ago
With so much investment and attention, there’s growing impatience around AI. In this episode, VP of Emerging Technology and Principal Analyst Brian Hopkins and VP and Principal Analyst Ted Schadler take a longer view and discuss how AI will change the world in the next 20 years.
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“AI Responsibly” With GenAI In Martech

Jessica Liu 3 days ago
Decades ago, the alcohol industry launched its ubiquitous “Drink responsibly” marketing campaign. In 2024, it’s time to “AI responsibly” in marketing technology (martech).
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Embracing AIOps: Transforming IT Operations In The Digital Age

Carlos Casanova October 28, 2024
AIOps is rapidly gaining traction across enterprises and industries. Learn how AIOps can enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive innovation in this new blog series.
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Predictions 2025: Healthcare Tackles Tough Terrain To Reach New Horizons

Arielle Trzcinski October 24, 2024
Healthcare organizations will have a challenging yet opportunity-abundant year in 2025 as they prioritize cybersecurity enhancements and generative AI investments. Find out more in our 2025 healthcare predictions.
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377: How To Design Trustworthy AI Experiences

The CX Cast October 22, 2024
Eighty percent of UK consumers believe that firms should always disclose when they use AI, yet only 48% believe that AI powers self-driving cars. With such a mismatch between consumer expectations and knowledge, Enza Iannopollo, Forrester Principal Analyst, joins us to discuss how to use emerging EU legislation as a foundation to build trusted AI. 
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Predictions 2025 APAC Webinar: Technology

Explore the 2025 technology predictions that Asia Pacific leaders need to prepare for today. Reserve your seat for our November 26 live webinar to discover the AI, privacy, data, and customer trends driving success.
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Predictions 2025 Webinar: B2C Marketing & Customer Experience

Get ahead of the 2025 shifts in B2C marketing and customer experience trends. Explore our predictions for customer and brand loyalty, genAI, privacy, tech stacks, and more.
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Predictions 2025: An AI Reality Check Paves The Path For Long-Term Success

Jayesh Chaurasia October 22, 2024
There is no easy path to AI success, and tech and business leaders need to prepare for the grind. This year’s AI predictions highlight the importance of marrying data and AI strategies, bringing business and technical expertise together, and leveraging partners for excellence.
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Predictions 2025: Hard-Won Insights Drive Growth

Sharyn Leaver October 22, 2024
Business focus is shifting from experimentation to bottom-line gains. Our Predictions 2025 resources reveal what’s next for your industry and role — and the moves that will set you up for competitive advantage.
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Izola Turns One — And It’s Just Getting Started

Carrie Johnson October 18, 2024
We launched our genAI tool, Izola, one year ago today with the goal of helping clients accelerate progress on their top initiatives. To celebrate Izola’s birthday, we’re thrilled to share a few of the ways that our clients are deriving value.
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GenAI: The Time Is Now For Health Insurers To Embrace Innovation And Change Management

Shannon Germain Farraher October 10, 2024
Forrester’s new report, Generative AI: What It Means For Health Insurers, dives into genAI’s impact on health insurers and examines avenues for early adoption and ways to circumvent potential risks.

Jan. 30 Tech & Security Predictions Webinar

Join us to dive into the top 2025 predictions and discover their impact on your tech and security strategies — with exclusive insights from the analysts who conducted the research.

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Of S-Curves, AI, And Adaptive IT Capabilities

Leslie Joseph October 6, 2024
This year feels different. Global geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts are compelling businesses in the Asia Pacific region to adapt like never before. In our June forecast, we captured how tech spending in APAC is transforming in response to this evolving landscape. We discussed how enterprises across the region are embedding adaptivity into the core […]
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The State Of AI Agents: Lots Of Potential … And Confusion

Stephanie Liu October 4, 2024
AI agents are getting a lot of buzz. They featured in Forrester’s top 10 emerging technologies for 2024, bagged the keynote spot at Salesforce’s conference, and have allegedly triggered an arms race between OpenAI and big tech companies. What, exactly, are AI agents? Forrester defines AI agents as:  General AI systems trained to act invisibly […]
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Assessing AI’s Impact On The Environment

What It Means October 3, 2024
The rapid growth of AI will have both positive and negative impacts on the environment. In this episode, Vice President and Principal Analyst Thomas Husson delves into both AI’s environmental downsides and its potential to help solve the climate crisis.
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How Generative AI Can Transform Security Tools: Innovations Ahead

Explore the real benefits and risks of generative AI in security tools and discover the innovations on the horizon.
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The Future Of Banking: By 2030, Banking Will Be Invisible, Connected, Insights-Driven, And Purposeful

Alyson Clarke September 30, 2024
In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, banks are facing challenges that require them to adapt and innovate. But amidst all these changes, the importance of trust remains constant. Trust is the foundation upon which successful banking relationships are built, and it will continue to be a crucial factor in shaping the future of the industry. […]

How Will 2025 B2C Trends Shape Your Strategy?

Prepare for the future with our 2025 predictions for B2C marketing and CX leaders. Learn how to refine your strategies for AI, tech stacks, loyalty programs, frontline agents, TikTok, and more.

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Reshaping Banking In The Age Of AI: Embracing Trust, Innovation, And Customer Obsession

Alyson Clarke September 30, 2024
Once again, the banking industry is on the cusp of transformative changes. AI and generative AI (genAI) technologies have the potential to enhance customer relationships, deliver personalized digital experiences, augment customer service, and combat fraud. But they also have the potential to shift the mindset of banking from a product-centric to a relationship-centric approach and […]
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How Accurate Were Our Predictions For 2024?

Sharyn Leaver September 26, 2024
As we prepare to launch our 2025 predictions, we look back on some of the ones we made a year ago. Find out how we did, and get a first peek at what our forthcoming predictions will cover.
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Unravelling The AI-HR Paradox

What It Means September 26, 2024
AI has the potential to make the work of human resources more streamlined — and more complicated. How is that possible? Find out as Principal Analyst Betsy Summers explains the AI-HR paradox and sheds some light on the benefits and risks that AI poses to the HR function.
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