AI Adoption Surges in Mature EPM Market as Vendors Face Complexity Challenges
Event summary
- Dresner Advisory's 2026 Wisdom of Crowds EPM study shows 75% of respondents view AI positively, up from 40% in 2024.
- Over three-quarters of organizations report high success with EPM deployments despite system complexity being the top barrier.
- Financial budgeting and planning remain critical for over half of respondents, but EPM adoption extends to finance close, consolidation, and reporting.
- The study evaluates 14 EPM solution suppliers using a 33-measure criteria framework.
The big picture
The enterprise performance management (EPM) market is at a crossroads as AI-driven automation reshapes traditional planning cycles. While deployment rates remain high and success metrics strong, vendors must navigate growing complexity demands while capitalizing on the shift toward continuous forecasting. The study underscores EPM's expanding role beyond financial functions, positioning it as a critical tool for organizational agility in volatile markets.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How the rapid acceptance of AI will transform traditional EPM processes into continuous, automated workflows.
- Vendor Differentiation
- Whether suppliers can address system complexity while maintaining value in an increasingly competitive market.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which organizations will extend EPM beyond financial planning to broader operational use cases.