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Once More Unto The Breach: Tech Leaders Face Another Year Of Volatility And Cuts

Lauren Nelson April 3, 2025
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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VMware/Siemens: A Cautionary Tale About The Risks Of Software And Services Licensing

Brent Ellis April 1, 2025
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

Christopher Condo March 31, 2025
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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European Tech Spend Grows 5% In 2025 To Reach €1.4 Trillion

Michael O'Grady March 26, 2025
In 2025, European technology spending will see a significant uptick of 5% to reach a monumental €1.4 trillion. Find out which sectors and categories will drive the growth in this preview of our annual European tech market forecast.
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Call For Entries: The 2025 Enterprise Architecture Awards

Charles Betz March 24, 2025
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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Meet The Analyst: Covering ERP, FP&A, SaaS, And The Enterprise Software Market

Faram Medhora March 14, 2025
I am thrilled to begin my journey as principal analyst on the enterprise software, IT services, and digital transformation-focused team at Forrester. For nearly two decades, I have led major business-technology initiatives. During the last eight years for Forrester Consulting, I helped clients drive transformative results. Now, I am eager to deliver clear, actionable insights […]
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It’s Time To Define Your Professional Existence And Articulate Your Story

Kim Herrington February 27, 2025
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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US Tech Spending Defies The Economic Slowdown To Hit $2.7 Trillion In 2025

Michael O'Grady February 11, 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

Michael O'Grady February 11, 2025
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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Will AI Take Your B2B Marketing Job?

Ian Bruce February 7, 2025
Our recent survey of marketing leaders point toward a nuanced reality. Yet it is abundantly clear that AI will change white collar professions.
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Third-Party VMware Support: A New Alternative On The Table

Naveen Chhabra January 27, 2025
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

George Lawrie January 27, 2025
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

Tracy Woo January 22, 2025
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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A New Era For Crypto?

What It Means January 16, 2025
Cryptocurrency is in the spotlight as a crypto-friendly US administration takes office. What might the coming months bring in terms of regulation? And how might uses of cryptoassets evolve? This week on What It Means, Vice President and Principal Analyst Martha Bennett and Principal Analyst Peter Wannemacher discuss the different types of cryptoassets, the state of regulation, and potential applications and risks.
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AI Agents Are Your New Coworkers: Get To Know Them Better At B2B Summit

Jessie Johnson December 18, 2024
Within three years, agentic AI will impact every area of the business for both buyer and seller, transforming human and nonhuman interactions throughout the purchasing journey and post-sale customer experience. At this year’s B2B Summit North America, you’ll learn how to gain value from this powerful tech.
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Cohesity Acquires Veritas: A Data Resilience Behemoth Emerges

Brent Ellis December 17, 2024
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

What It Means December 12, 2024
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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Now Live — The Forrester Wave™: Point-Of-Service Solutions, Q4 2024

Lauren Cevallos November 14, 2024
The Forrester Wave™: Point-Of-Service Solutions, Q4 2024, is now live!
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Are You Aligning Your Tech Success With Metrics That Matter?

Zhi Ying Barry October 8, 2024
Tech leaders often grapple with finding a measurement approach that drives alignment. Learn the three most common misalignments in this preview of our upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit APAC.
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How To Adapt Site Search To Holiday-Season Changes In Customer Behaviors And Needs

Emily Pfeiffer September 30, 2024
For the 2024 holiday season, adapt your site search solution to meet consumer expectations.
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