Information Technology

Information technology is the core of today’s businesses. Read insights on transforming information technology from a service function to a key driver of business growth.

Discover how Forrester supports IT leaders.

Insights

Blog

Leading Through Tech Workforce Changes

Fiona Mark April 16, 2025
Many organizations, especially federal agencies, are facing unprecedented upheaval as they implement large-scale workforce reductions.
Blog

Key Takeaways From The Forrester Wave™: Business Intelligence Platforms, Q2 2025

Boris Evelson April 10, 2025
Get two key takeaways from our latest evaluation of business intelligence platform offerings, which are contrary to the common narrative on business intelligence.
Blog

Where Governance Goes Wrong: You Must Make Data Governance A Cultural Competency

Kim Herrington April 4, 2025
Most governance programs focus on control but fail to embed governance into the organization’s culture and decision-making process. They lack the human-centered roles that make governance successful.
Blog

Intel Vision 2025 Event: An Iconic American Semiconductor Tech Titan

Alvin Nguyen April 4, 2025
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.
Blog

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.
Blog

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 […]
Blog

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.
Blog

Visualize, Control, And Optimize Your Spend With Software Asset Management Tools

Biswajeet Mahapatra March 25, 2025
In a climate of economic and political uncertainty, tech budgets are under pressure. According to Forrester’s Industry- And Customer-Supporting Software Survey, 2025, 23% of organizations cite budget as their number one software challenge.
Blog

SUSECON 25: Expanding Open Source In Cloud, Edge, And AI

Michele Pelino March 24, 2025
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.
Blog

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.
Blog

Siemens Data Center Analyst Event Touches On A Variety Of Topics

Alvin Nguyen March 14, 2025
Curious about Siemens' latest data center strategy? Get some key highlights from the recent Siemens analyst event.
Blog

Let The Service Management Agentic AI Race Begin

Julie Mohr March 14, 2025
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.
Blog

The Graphic Future Of IT Management

Charles Betz March 10, 2025
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.
Blog

Software Giants’ Q4 2024 Earnings: Tech Executives Are Still Responding

Faram Medhora March 5, 2025
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.
Blog

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.
Blog

Microsoft Tips Its Quantum Hand With Majorana 1

Brian Hopkins February 24, 2025
Microsoft's recent announcement marks a significant step — but how much progress does it reflect?
Blog

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.
Blog

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.
Blog

Why The DOJ Is Worried About Networking Innovation And What Paths Lie Ahead For HPE And Juniper

Andre Kindness February 7, 2025
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.
Blog

IBM Grows Oracle Consulting Capabilities With Two Major Acquisitions

Akshara Naik Lopez February 2, 2025
IBM has had a very busy and prolific acquisition season. It acquired two Oracle consulting firms within the last five months.
More posts