Forrester Vision Report: The evolution of modern business applications
The near-term is running on AI Business apps must keep pace
This Forrester report explores the key trends shaping business applications in the AI era and offers practical guidance for tech leaders to rethink strategy and investment.
Business apps face a challenging era of reinvention in the shadow of AI
Software will be the fastest growing tech category between 2024 and 2029, with a CAGR of 10.4%.
AI agents will act autonomously in role-based tier 1 tasks, such as tier 1 customer service or sales development.
AppGen platforms that integrate AI-assisted development with low-code are poised to transform this landscape.
Strategic recommendations for decision-makers
AI-infused
Integrate intelligent copilots, autonomous workflow capabilities, and adaptive AI agents that continuously learn and improve.
Composable
Business apps are already being deconstructed and support open and composable architectures that allow companies to deploy the capabilities they require.
Cloud-native
Modern business apps are developed in the cloud, fostering extreme scalability, deployment ease, and seamless upgrades with no downtime.
Ecosystem-driven
Forward-thinking firms even embrace co-opetitive partnerships, creating vibrant, collaborative ecosystems that foster innovation and speed up customer value.
