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How I’ll Help You Win With IT Finance In 2026

Greg Zorella 23 hours ago
Enterprises with high-performing IT organizations outgrow their peers because their IT organizations effectively collaborate with the business to cocreate value. IT finance is a foundational capability in this value cocreation, yet many teams are still early in their evolution. Upcoming Forrester research shows that roughly half of IT finance practices remain at the early stages […]
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Europe’s 2026 Tech Spend Exceeds €1.5 Trillion Driven By AI, Cloud, And Sovereignty

Michael O'Grady 2 days ago
Despite economic uncertainty, tariff pressures, and geopolitical tensions, Europe’s tech spending will see a robust 6.3% growth in 2026, exceeding €1.5 trillion for the first time. Find out why in this preview of our latest tech spending forecast.

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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US Technology Spending Will Grow A Record 8.3% In 2026 To Reach $2.9 Trillion

Michael O'Grady 2 days ago
While talk of an AI bubble persists, Forrester forecasts US technology spending to grow 8.3% in 2026 to $2.9 trillion. Learn the key drivers behind this growth in this preview of our new forecast.
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Global Technology Spending Will Grow A Record 7.8% In 2026 To Reach $5.6 Trillion

Michael O'Grady 2 days ago
Forrester forecasts that global tech spending will reach $5.6 trillion and grow a record 7.8% in 2026. Find out why in this preview of our new global technology spending forecast.
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Architecture Communities: The Hidden Engine Of Enterprise Agility

Stéphane Vanrechem 6 days ago
Your architects are making technology decisions in isolation. And you’re paying for it. Retail picks Azure; manufacturing goes with AWS; three business units each spin up customer data hubs; and nobody documents the APIs they create. Your teams think they’re moving fast — they’re actually burning cash and building chaos. Our latest research shows why […]
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Why Business Capabilities Are Your Secret Weapon For IT Cost Optimization

Stéphane Vanrechem January 21, 2026
Most CIOs face mounting cost pressure, driven by the business. Forrester’s Business And Technology Services Survey, 2025, found that 48% of business leaders rank cost reduction as a top priority. Many organizations have already chased quick savings: 76% have renegotiated vendor contracts, yet the strain persists. In the same survey, 22% still report insufficient budget […]
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What’s New For AP Invoice Automation In 2026?

Meng Liu January 14, 2026
Accounts payable (AP) invoice automation software continues to evolve rapidly as enterprises modernize finance operations and respond to regulatory, technological, and operational pressures.

Now On Demand: 2026 Tech And Security Predictions

Missed it live? Watch our on-demand webinar to explore our 2026 predictions. Learn what tech and security leaders must do to lead with trust and value.

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Enterprise Architecture Tools Become A $1 Billion Strategic Battleground

Stéphane Vanrechem January 7, 2026
Enterprise architecture (EA) is having a moment. After years of being dismissed as slow, rigid, or misaligned with agile ways of working, EA is now at the center of one of the fastest‑growing, most strategic software markets. Our latest research confirms that the EA management suite market has surpassed $1 billion and its momentum is transforming […]
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IFS’s Industrial X Unleashed 2025: Opportunities And Risks In Industrial AI

Julie Mohr December 22, 2025
IFS’s Industrial X Unleashed 2025 event promised a future where industrial AI and robotics redefine operations. While the vision is compelling, the journey to digital workers, predictive maintenance, and autonomous workflows is complex.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: AI Infrastructure Solutions, Q4 2025

Naveen Chhabra December 16, 2025
AI infrastructure has crossed an important threshold. Find out why AI infrastructure decisions feel different and how our latest analysis on the AI infrastructure solutions market can help you make more confident decisions.
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Agentic AI In ITSM: Can BMC Helix Deliver On Its Bold Promise?

Julie Mohr December 15, 2025
Discover the truth behind BMC’s bold agentic AI strategy for IT service management. Explore the benefits, risks, and practical steps that IT leaders should take to prepare for autonomous IT operations in 2026.
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The Only Path To Autonomous Operations Is Built On Trust

Julie Mohr December 8, 2025
Businesses are under pressure to modernize their operations. From cloud-native architectures to AI-driven automation, the future of IT is autonomous. It may not happen in six months or even six years, but with recent technological advancements, we can predict that the future path is built on systems with AI capabilities that make decisions with and without the human in the loop.
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KubeCon North America 2025 Retrospective: Closed Source And Open Source Battle For The AI-Native Cloud

Brent Ellis December 3, 2025
The 10th anniversary of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Atlanta was both a celebration of progress in the open-source community and a moment of reflection about the challenges facing that same community amid change.
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Introducing Forrester’s ServiceNow Services Landscape: Partner Selection Becomes More Complex With Enterprise Workflows And Agentic Transformation

Bill Martorelli December 2, 2025
It used to be that you could think of ServiceNow services almost exclusively in the context of IT service management (ITSM) implementations, but the ServiceNow services market has decisively moved beyond those traditional confines.
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It’s Time To Rethink Service Desk Success

Julie Mohr December 1, 2025
Traditional service desk KPIs no longer reflect success in an AI-driven world. Learn how IT leaders can rethink performance measurement to align with automation, experience, and business impact.
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Paying To Observe It All: Palo Alto Networks’ Acquisition Of Chronosphere

Carlos Casanova November 26, 2025
The move marks a departure from PANW's security pure-play roots. What's behind the acquisition, and what does it means for PANW and Chronosphere customers going forward?
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From Metrics To Meaning: The New Rules Of Service-Level Management

Julie Mohr November 24, 2025
There is a shift underway toward experience-driven service-level management (SLM). Learn how to transform your SLM strategies to prioritize user experience and stay ahead in the dynamic IT landscape.

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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Our Highlights From Infosys’ EMEA Confluence 2025

Dario Maisto November 12, 2025
Infosys’ EMEA Confluence 2025 in Monte Carlo spotlighted AI innovation, cloud sovereignty, and IT transformation. Discover key themes such as Topaz Fabric, AI ROI, and Infosys’ growth in Europe.
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AI Is Rewriting Software Work: What It Means For Your Team

Diego Lo Giudice November 11, 2025
Over the past 6–9 months, our team has been working on one of the most ambitious research efforts I’ve led at Forrester: a dual-track program combining dozens of qualitative interviews with development leaders and practitioners and a rigorous quantitative analysis of AI’s employment impact across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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Predictions 2026: AI Agents, Changing Business Models, And Workplace Culture Impact Enterprise Software

Linda Ivy-Rosser November 5, 2025
In 2026, enterprise applications will move beyond the traditional role of enabling employees with digital tools to accommodating a digital workforce of AI agents. Tech leaders will be forced to decide how far to go in digitizing business processes and orchestrating workflows independent of human workers.
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