Organizations use contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms to centralize, create, negotiate, and execute contracts; analyze key terms, risks, obligations, and entitlements; and integrate with adjacent technologies to ensure consistency and compliance. As part of the research for The Forrester Wave™: Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms, Q1 2025, we collected data from reference customers about their top priorities and adoption trends. Contract management professionals should use this report to inform best practices when selecting a CLM platform vendor or as a benchmark for their current vendor.