Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows

Transforming Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows: AI, Automation, and Workflow Optimization

Enterprise Applications are the lifeblood and framework for accomplishing work in the modern organization. We examine 12 categories of applications used in the enterprise, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship  Management (CRM), Workplace Collaboration, Human Resources, Supply Chain & Logistics, Analytics & Business Intelligence  (BI), Project & Portfolio Management (PPM), Industry/Vertical-Specific Applications, and Communication Services, and delve into how they shape the broader enterprise information architecture. We also focus on the underlying technologies and systems that power these applications, including artificial intelligence and automation, and assess how trends in employee engagement and experience impact the market. 

When working on strategy, product, marketing, and sales initiatives, consider intelligence from our expert analysts – planned deliverables for 2026 include:

  • Market Data – bi-annual market sizing & five-year forecast  
  • Decision-Maker Survey – bi-annual IT Decision Maker survey  
  • Analyst Insight Report – a report on critical issues in the industry  
  • State of the Market Report – a report on technology, markets, products, and vendors
  • Futurum Signal Report Access – any Signal Report published in the relevant practice area

The Latest Insights On Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows

Klaviyo's Strategic Acquisition of Agency: A Major shift for AI-Driven CRM?

Klaviyo’s Strategic Acquisition of Agency: A Major shift for AI-Driven CRM?

Klaviyo accelerates its autonomous B2C CRM strategy through the acquisition of Agency's agentic AI technology. The move positions the platform [...]
Can Octopus Deploy's MCP Server Revolutionize Kubernetes Onboarding?

Can Octopus Deploy’s MCP Server Revolutionize Kubernetes Onboarding?

Octopus Deploy's expanded MCP server enables AI agents to actively create Kubernetes deployments and workflows, addressing enterprise demand for governed [...]
HCLTech's Partnership with OpenAI: A Strategic Move for Enterprise AI Scaling

HCLTech’s Partnership with OpenAI: A Strategic Move for Enterprise AI Scaling

HCLTech's designation as an OpenAI Advanced Partner positions the GSI to help enterprises deploy secure, scalable AI solutions at scale. [...]
nCino's Mortgage MCP: A Major shift for Lenders in AI Integration

nCino’s Mortgage MCP: A Major shift for Lenders in AI Integration

nCino launches Mortgage MCP, integrating AI agents into mortgage workflows. With 86.6% of buyers prioritizing autonomous agents, this addresses critical [...]
Motive's Unstoppable Momentum: What It Means for Fleet Management

Motive’s Unstoppable Momentum: What It Means for Fleet Management

Motive has secured the #1 ranking on G2's Momentum Grid for Fleet Management for eight consecutive quarters, positioning itself as [...]
Agentic AI

Salesforce’s Agentic Enterprise Index: A Paradigm Shift in AI Deployment

Keith Kirkpatrick, Vice President & Research Director, Enterprise Software & Di at Futurum, analyzes Salesforce's Agentic AI deployment trends showing [...]

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Enterprises Maintain 56% Build-In-House Preference Despite SaaS Strengths
June 17, 2026

Enterprises Maintain 56% Build-In-House Preference Despite SaaS Strengths

Futurum’s Keith Kirkpatrick finds 56% of enterprises still prefer to build in-house, virtually unchanged year-over-year, yet SaaS vendors retain structural advantages in workflows, security, and integrations that internal teams cannot...
The Hidden Moat: Why Operational Depth Defeats the 'Build It Yourself' Narrative
June 4, 2026

The Hidden Moat: Why Operational Depth Defeats the ‘Build It Yourself’ Narrative

Keith Kirkpatrick, VP & Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on the buy vs build debate for enterprise applications, and discusses the appropriate use of AI to build functional...
41% of Firms Plan App Consolidation; Best-of-Breed Procurement Falls to 20.7%
May 12, 2026

41% of Firms Plan App Consolidation; Best-of-Breed Procurement Falls to 20.7%

Futurum’s Keith Kirkpatrick reveals best-of-breed procurement has fallen to 20.7% as 41% of enterprises plan to consolidate app stacks, driven by the data unification demands of enterprise AI....
Are Outcome-Based and Hybrid AI Pricing Models Rewriting the Vendor Playbook?
May 12, 2026

Are Outcome-Based and Hybrid AI Pricing Models Rewriting the Vendor Playbook?

Keith Kirkpatrick, VP & Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights into outcome-based or hybrid pricing models offered by SaaS vendors, and discusses how these models help to align vendors...
Futurum Signal Update: Will Agentic AI Differentiate Sales, Marketing & Service?
April 20, 2026

Futurum Signal Update: Will Agentic AI Differentiate Sales, Marketing & Service?

Keith Kirkpatrick, VP and Research Director at Futurum, explains the core factors that are driving the evolution of the increasingly agentic-focused sales, marketing, and service platforms market....
Who Will Win the Agent Orchestration Layer Battle?
April 13, 2026

Who Will Win the Agent Orchestration Layer Battle?

Keith Kirkpatrick, VP and Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on the battle to control the agent orchestration layer, and discusses the key aspects that concern enterprise buyers as...

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