Keith Kirkpatrick

Research Director, Enterprise Applications

Keith Kirkpatrick is a Research Director with The Futurum Group. His coverage area encompasses enterprise applications, platforms, and tools, and the technologies and tools that underpin them, including artificial intelligence, automation, and integration technologies. He has more than 25 years of experience in research, marketing, and consulting-based fields, and is frequently sought out by the vendor community and trade media for his insights and commentary.

Recent Insights, NEWS & RESEARCH:

In our latest research brief completed in partnership with Aspect, Bridging Human Potential and Technology: Enhancing CX and EX for the Future, we discuss how technology can be used to enhance employee experience by providing workers with the tools and support they need to drive more job satisfaction, greater engagement with the company and its customers, and ultimately help to deliver better customer experiences.
Sap Integrates Advanced AI Capabilities Into Its SuccessFactors Suite, Focusing On Workforce Efficiency, Talent Development, and Enhanced Employee Experiences
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how AI-driven enhancements in the SuccessFactors Suite are improving workforce management with innovations such as the Talent Intelligence Hub and WalkMe integration.
In our latest research brief completed in partnership with Salesforce, Why Companies Need AI Now, Powered by Salesforce, we discuss how AI agents can improve efficiency, productivity, and precision across industries, and drive better customer experiences through human-assisted, automated workflows, and agentic workflows.
Adobe Reports Record FY2024 Revenue Driven by Strong Digital Media and Digital Experience Segments While Leveraging AI to Drive Innovation and Meet Analyst Expectations
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, analyzes Adobe’s FY2024 performance. Growth in the Digital Media and Digital Experience segments contributed to record revenue while addressing challenges like the impacts of foreign exchange.
Oracle’s Q2 FY2025 Earnings Highlight AI-Driven Growth in Cloud and Healthcare Despite Narrowly Missing Analyst Expectations
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Oracle’s Q2 FY2025 results and AI’s role in Oracle’s cloud revenue growth, its impact on healthcare innovations, and the strategic significance of recurring revenues.
Enabling Enterprises to Confidently Test, Deploy, and Refine AI Agents at Scale With Innovative Tools and Secure Environments
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Salesforce’s Agentforce Testing Center, highlighting how its tools, such as secure sandboxes, synthetic testing, and analytics, redefine AI agent lifecycle management.

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