... AI-driven changes are not just technological — they will be strategic, structural, and cultural. In 2026, CMOs must lead the shift to hybrid human-agent teams, adopt a zero-based approach to channel strategy, and use AI to rapidly enhance marketing’s distinctive strengths. Overview Recommended Actions ...
Analyst(s): Sharon Cantor Ceurvorst | Ewan McIntyre
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... selection, and close & consolidation efficiency. As an author and co-author of multiple Magic Quadrants for finance markets, I deliver actionable insights and strategic guidance to finance leaders. Guided organizations through comprehensive finance transformation initiatives, collaborating with executive ...
... In an era disrupted by AI and characterized by "truth decay," rapid technological and environmental shifts and a deficit in communications analytics capabilities, CCOs must understand the critical imperatives for navigating 2026 and beyond. The 2026 Gartner Leadership Vision for Communications outlines ...
... redefining offensive security by replacing rigid, static testing playbooks across enterprise networks. To maintain a competitive edge and satisfy growing market demand, product leaders should immediately incorporate agent-driven continuous validation capabilities into their strategic roadmaps. Overview Analysis ...
... The U.S. and China host over half of the world’s AI developers and are the only nations with full‑stack AI ecosystems — yet their architectures are bifurcated. AIplatform leaders must support both to access distinct innovation, markets, and sovereign AI, or risk marginalization in an increasingly divided ...
... Procurement orchestration platforms are designed to coordinate data and workflows across multiple technologies and stakeholders to fulfill business outcomes. Procurement technology leaders can use this research to understand the current opportunities and limitations of these emerging solutions. Overview ...
Analyst(s): Magnus Bergfors | Chaithanya Paradarami
... cybersecurity products into platforms can help organizations improve their risk posture and workflow efficiency. Cybersecurity leaders can use this tool to structure their cybersecurity product assessment and inform their consolidation projects. When to Use Directions for Use Contributors Gartner Recommended ...
... Platform engineers provide the information, technology and services that development teams use to build and run applications. Software engineers in this role improve developer experience and accelerate value delivery through a blend of infrastructure, programming, empathy and UX skills. Key Findings ...
... heterogeneous robot fleets procured from different vendors. This research helps supply chain technology leaders to gauge how multiagent orchestration (MAO) platforms can orchestrate and assign work between various robots, business software and other agents. Overview Strategic Planning Assumptions Introduction ...