Quadient’s inclusion in the Forrester Wave for AP automation validates its market position and signals growing enterprise adoption of end-to-end invoice processing
Executive summary: Quadient announced that its Accounts Payable automation solution has been included in The Forrester Wave™: Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Software, Q2 2026 evaluation, marking its first appearance in the study. Forrester Wave evaluations are influential in enterprise technology procurement; inclusion signals credibility and competitiveness in a market where CFOs are prioritizing automation to reduce manual processing and improve working capital.
Who is involved: Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), Forrester Research (evaluating firm), and enterprise accounts payable decision-makers assessing automation vendors.
Likely next: Quadient may leverage the recognition in sales and marketing efforts to attract mid-market and enterprise clients, potentially accelerating AP solution adoption through Q4 2026.
Quadient’s Accounts Payable solution has been recognized in The Forrester Wave™: Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Software, Q2 2026, marking its first appearance among leading providers in the study. This recognition reflects the platform’s strength in automation, integration capabilities, and sustainability features within B2B transaction workflows. The evaluation is based on Forrester’s rigorous criteria covering current offering, strategy, and market presence. While not a ranking, inclusion indicates competitive parity with established vendors in a rapidly digitizing finance function.
Timeline
- — Quadient Named Among Leading Providers of Accounts Payable Invoice Automation in Forrester Wave Evaluation (GlobeNewswire)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Quadient to present AP solution capabilities at Sibos 2026 in Toronto, September 2026
- Forrester to release full Wave scoring details to clients via portal access, August 2026
- Enterprise buyers likely to initiate RFPs incorporating Forrester Wave positioning as a criterion, Q4 2026
Sectors affected
- Enterprise software (finance automation)
- Business process outsourcing (BPO) for finance and accounting
- ERP systems integration market
Regulatory implications
- No direct regulatory implications; Forrester Wave is an independent market analysis, not a compliance standard
- Indirectly supports compliance with e-invoicing mandates (e.g., France’s Chorus Pro, Italy’s SDI) through certified automation
Historical parallels
- Basware included in Forrester Wave for AP Automation in Q1 2023, preceding a 22% YoY increase in new logo ACV
- Tipalti recognized in Forrester Wave Q3 2021, followed by expanded partnership with NetSuite and SAP
Sources
- Quadient Named Among Leading Providers of Accounts Payable Invoice Automation in Forrester Wave Evaluation — GlobeNewswire
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