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SUSECON 25: Expanding Open Source In Cloud, Edge, And AI
Last week, SUSE hosted SUSECON 25 in Orlando, Florida. Although SUSE has been in the open-source game for decades, it’s been getting increased attention with some seasoned leadership coming from competitor Red Hat, its acquisition of much-loved Rancher, and changing expectations/norms in the open-source ecosystem. SUSE’s big message started with a commitment to Linux, open-source […]
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Siemens Data Center Analyst Event Touches On A Variety Of Topics
Curious about Siemens' latest data center strategy? Get some key highlights from the recent Siemens analyst event.
Missed It? Watch The APAC Predictions Webinar Replay
Watch it now to explore the 2025 tech predictions impacting APAC tech leaders. Learn what this research means for tech and security strategies in the Asia Pacific region.
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Let The Service Management Agentic AI Race Begin
As vendors race to integrate AI-driven solutions into their offerings, we explore how agentic AI is revolutionizing service management, why it matters now, and what the future holds for service management automation.
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The Graphic Future Of IT Management
IT management platforms are evolving from forms and workflow-driven systems into systems based on intelligent, interconnected knowledge graphs. Learn how and why in this post.
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Software Giants’ Q4 2024 Earnings: Tech Executives Are Still Responding
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
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?
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US Tech Spending Defies The Economic Slowdown To Hit $2.7 Trillion In 2025
Despite persistent inflation and a cooling labor market, US tech spending is forecast to grow by 6.1% in the US in 2025 to reach a staggering $2.7 trillion. Find out what’s driving this growth and what tech leaders can expect in 2025.
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Global Technology Spending In 2025 Will Reach $4.9 Trillion With Robust 5.6% Growth
Forrester’s latest global technology market forecast shows robust growth of 5.6% in 2025 driving the market to $4.9 trillion. Learn what’s generating this growth and how to plan for the year ahead.
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Why The DOJ Is Worried About Networking Innovation And What Paths Lie Ahead For HPE And Juniper
The Department of Justice's action to block the Juniper acquisition won't save innovation in networking. No matter whether or not the acquisition proceeds, customers will benefit if they are put front and center.
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IBM Grows Oracle Consulting Capabilities With Two Major Acquisitions
IBM has had a very busy and prolific acquisition season. It acquired two Oracle consulting firms within the last five months.
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Supercharge The IT Circular Economy With The CARFAX Approach
The Challenge With The Circular Economy In 2025, Forrester predicted that more than a third of Global Fortune 100 firms will commit to circular economy goals. We recommended that, this year, enterprise leaders perform infrastructure lifecycle assessments to understand the environmental impact of their choices. Further for manufacturing, Forrester’s report, Embrace The Circular Economy To […]
Missed Our Tech & Security Predictions Webinar?
Watch the replay to catch up! 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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Third-Party VMware Support: A New Alternative On The Table
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
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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NetApp Focuses On Storage And Exits FinOps
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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Introducing The Forrester IT Management Systems Architecture
Learn how Forrester's new IT Management Systems Architecture can improve your IT management capabilities by identifying key integration areas and systems redundancy.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Modern Application Development Services, Q1 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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The Enterprise Architecture Tool Market Starts 2025 With A Notable Merger
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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Cohesity Acquires Veritas: A Data Resilience Behemoth Emerges
Cohesity and Veritas’ merger just completed last week, creating the single largest data resilience provider in the market by revenue. Learn the details of the merger and find out what it could mean for customers and the market at large.
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Unleashing Innovation Through Creativity
Is creativity the hidden spark behind innovation? VP and Research Director Pascal Matzke and Principal Analyst Bernhard Schaffrik unpack why creativity is often undervalued and share strategies for leaders to foster it within their organizations.
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