Appian Named a Leader in Digital Process Automation Software Report by Independent Research Firm

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Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software Q3 2025 report. The company received recognition for its capabilities in complex digital process automation deployments, particularly highlighting its rapid prototyping, flexible UI development tools, and data fabric integration capabilities.

The report emphasizes Appian's strengths in data fabric unification for AI, process intelligence for governance, and its strategic roadmap for enhancing AI integration, scalability, and developer productivity. Forrester specifically noted that Appian is well-positioned for the next wave of DPA innovation, which will be driven by AI agents.

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• Recognition as a Leader in Forrester Wave for Digital Process Automation
• Praised for rapid prototyping and flexible UI development capabilities
• Strong positioning for AI-driven process automation innovation
• Superior roadmap for AI integration and scalability

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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) the leading platform for AI process automation, announced today that it is named a Leader in the The Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q3 2025.

Appian is named a Leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q3 2025.

The report states that Appian best suits organizations pursuing complex, scaled digital process automation deployments. "Customers praise Appian's rapid prototyping and flexible UI development tools that streamline application changes, alongside its data fabric and orchestration capabilities that help with integration challenges like extracting data from SAP."

Appian also earned recognition for its data fabric that unifies data for AI, its process intelligence capabilities that ensure excellent governance, and its "superior roadmap" for enhancing AI integration, scalability, and developer productivity.

According to the report, "AI agents will drive the next wave of DPA innovation." For businesses evaluating DPA vendors, that means looking for those that "integrate these new agents with existing DPA strengths" rather than simply demonstrate agent-building capabilities.

"With decades of experience solving complex process challenges, Appian provides the leading platform for digital process automation," said Sanat Joshi, Executive Vice President, Product & Solutions, Appian. "Appian helps modernize mission-critical processes and systems with a platform that combines process, data, and AI."

View the full report at https://ap.pn/4nXlNqj.

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About Appian

Appian is The Process Company. We deliver a software platform that helps organizations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge. Committed to client success, we serve many of the world's largest companies across various industries. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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FAQ

What recognition did Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) receive in the Forrester Wave 2025 report?

Appian was named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software Q3 2025 report, particularly for complex, scaled digital process automation deployments.

What key strengths were highlighted for Appian in the Forrester report?

The report highlighted Appian's rapid prototyping, flexible UI development tools, data fabric capabilities, and process intelligence for governance, along with its superior roadmap for AI integration.

How does Appian's platform address AI integration in process automation?

Appian's platform combines process, data, and AI through its data fabric that unifies data for AI and process intelligence capabilities, positioning it well for the next wave of DPA innovation.

What makes Appian suitable for complex process automation deployments?

Appian's strength lies in its rapid prototyping, flexible UI development tools, data fabric, and orchestration capabilities, particularly in handling integration challenges like extracting data from SAP.