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Schneider Electric Data Center Summit 2025: AI, Power, Cooling, Services, And More
Schneider Electric’s 2025 industry summit focused on data centers and exhibited presentations covering a variety of data center topics, along with a tour of its manufacturing facilities showcasing the company’s production and testing expertise, as well as the following in-depth topics and session: The data center landscape How the rapid growth of generative AI has […]
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Transforming Enterprise Business Apps With Powerful AI Ecosystems And Marketplaces
We can’t emphasize enough the importance of interconnected networks and ecosystems to the enterprise application software market. Industry cloud providers and hyperscalers possess several key advantages in nurturing and leading these innovation networks. So what does this acceleration of AI software and services on industry cloud and hyperscaler marketplaces mean? Well, it depends on the […]
Calling All Tech & Digital Pioneers!
Get recognized for your tech and digital innovation! Nominations are now open for Forrester’s three Technology Awards across North America, APAC, and EMEA. Winners will be celebrated at Forrester’s Technology & Innovation Summits.
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XR Steps Back, AI Steps Up: The Shake-Up In Our 2025 Emerging Technologies
Forrester’s 2025 top 10 emerging technologies report reveals a major shift in the tech landscape, driven by AI acceleration and changing market dynamics. Longtime list members extended reality and Zero Trust edge are stepping back, making room for two fast-moving innovations — one of which was virtually unknown just a year ago. The earlier release gives tech leaders more time to strategize and align with upcoming breakthroughs in AI and beyond.
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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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Intel Vision 2025 Event: An Iconic American Semiconductor Tech Titan
After the announcement of Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan and the decision to keep both Products and Foundry businesses, Forrester went to Intel Vision 2025 looking for more details about the company’s turnaround plan.
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Once More Unto The Breach: Tech Leaders Face Another Year Of Volatility And Cuts
In today’s era of volatility, technology leaders will need to do more with even less. This means dusting off the cost-cutting playbook to seek out additional optimization opportunities without sacrificing your AI ambitions. Here are a few cost-cutting measures to focus on in the near term.
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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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VMware/Siemens: A Cautionary Tale About The Risks Of Software And Services Licensing
Litigation has become the default method for companies to resolve disagreements, force accountability, and establish recourse for everything from breach-related failures to contractual disagreements. A recent lawsuit filed by VMware (now owned by Broadcom) against its customer, Siemens’ US operations, for alleged use of unlicensed software is not unique and should serve as a stark […]
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Accessibility Is Getting Its GDPR Moment
Software that is not written with the needs of people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities in mind blocks potential and current customers from using your products and services. Imagine what you would do to get 1.3 billion more customers.
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AI Wakes The Sleeping Giant: Continuous Improvement Will Finally Fulfill Its Promise
We are seeing the reemergence of continuous learning and improvement at enterprise scale but, this time, fueled by AI, operationalized through agents, structured in graphs, and enriched with live telemetry. Find out more about this transformation and what its implications will be for the enterprise.
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SUSECON 25: Expanding Open Source In Cloud, Edge, And AI
At its recent SUSECON 25 event, SUSE revealed a rebranded portfolio focused on four key platforms. Learn more about those changes and how they could impact your technology plans in this review of the event.
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Call For Entries: The 2025 Enterprise Architecture Awards
Forrester is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the 2025 global Enterprise Architecture Awards. Learn more about this year’s awards and how to apply here.
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Call For Entries: 2025 Forrester Technology Awards
Forrester is delighted to announce the opening call for our annual global Technology Awards in three categories this year: the Technology Strategy Impact Award, the Enterprise Architecture Award, and the all-new Data & AI Impact Award. These awards aim to recognize high-performing organizations that have enhanced business outcomes with their IT, AI, and data capabilities. […]
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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.
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Vibe Coding: Innovation Or Chaos?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, one month can be enough to create a trend that makes big waves.
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From Fixed Routes To Adaptive Navigation: Introducing Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Mission Engine
Learn how a customer-obsessed mission engine can help public sector leaders achieve success by understanding their customers better and maximizing long-term value for them.
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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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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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Announcing Forrester’s “AI Platform” Coverage
For more than a decade, Forrester has been committed to researching AI and ML technologies and platforms. During my 13-year tenure at Forrester, I had the privilege of working alongside our talented AI analysts. Together, we have continuously refined our market definitions and research focus to stay aligned with emerging tech trends and business needs. […]
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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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