Quadient earns a leader spot in Forrester's Q2 2026 Wave for Accounts Payable Invoice Automation, marking its debut in the influential analyst ranking
Executive summary: Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT) announced that its Quadient Accounts Payable solution has been named a leading provider in The Forrester Wave™: Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Software, Q2 2026. Forrester Wave rankings heavily influence enterprise procurement decisions; inclusion as a leader can shorten sales cycles, attract new large‑account deals, and boost investor confidence in Quadient's automation strategy.
Who is involved: Quadient (software vendor), Forrester Research (analyst firm), enterprise finance and procurement teams evaluating AP automation.
Likely next: Quadient will likely reference the Wave placement in upcoming earnings calls, marketing campaigns, and customer webinars; competitors may respond with updated product messaging or analyst briefings.
Quadient's Accounts Payable automation platform has been positioned among the leading vendors in Forrester's latest Wave evaluation, a key reference for enterprise buyers. The recognition is the company's first appearance in the report and signals analyst validation of its product maturity and market traction. As a result, Quadient can leverage the ranking in sales cycles and marketing to differentiate against established competitors such as Basware and Coupa. The announcement was issued simultaneously in English and French, underscoring a push for visibility across European markets.
Timeline
- — Quadient Named Among Leading Providers of Accounts Payable Invoice Automation in Forrester Wave Evaluation (GlobeNewswire)
- — Quadient rejoint les principaux fournisseurs de solutions d'automatisation des factures fournisseurs dans une étude de référence (GlobeNewswire)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Quadient may disclose new customer wins tied to the Wave ranking in Q3 2026 earnings (expected Oct 2026)
- Forrester will publish the full Wave report with detailed scores, typically within 4‑6 weeks of the announcement
Sectors affected
- Accounts Payable Invoice Automation
- Enterprise Finance Software
- B2B Payments & Fintech
Historical parallels
- 2023 Forrester Wave AP Automation leaders included Basware, Coupa, and Tipalti – their rankings drove measurable pipeline growth
- 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay placed Coupa and SAP as leaders, influencing multi‑year contract decisions
Sources
- Quadient Named Among Leading Providers of Accounts Payable Invoice Automation in Forrester Wave Evaluation — GlobeNewswire
- Quadient rejoint les principaux fournisseurs de solutions d'automatisation des factures fournisseurs dans une étude de référence — GlobeNewswire
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