Gartner Predicts 40% of Enterprise Apps Will Feature Task-Specific AI Agents by 2026, Up from Less Than 5% in 2025
AI agents are moving from experimentation to mainstream adoption, creating pressure for organisations to plan ahead. This thought leadership article outlines Gartner's prediction that task-specific AI agents will become a standard feature in enterprise applications over the next few years. Read the article to understand the direction the market is heading, then reach out to Brightside IT to discuss how to prepare your applications and workflows for this shift.
What is the future of AI in enterprise applications?
Gartner predicts that by the end of 2026, 40% of enterprise applications will feature task-specific AI agents, a significant increase from less than 5% today. This shift is expected to enhance teamwork and workflow through smarter human-agent interactions.
What role do AI assistants play in enterprise applications?
AI assistants, which are expected to be embedded in most enterprise applications by the end of 2025, simplify tasks and interactions but rely on human input. In contrast, AI agents can perform complex, end-to-end tasks autonomously, marking a transition from basic assistance to more advanced capabilities.
How should organizations prepare for agentic AI?
C-level executives have a crucial three- to six-month window to define their agentic AI product strategy. Organizations that do not plan to develop these capabilities risk falling behind. It is essential to focus on integrating suitable AI assistants and preparing for the evolution towards more collaborative AI agents.
Gartner Predicts 40% of Enterprise Apps Will Feature Task-Specific AI Agents by 2026, Up from Less Than 5% in 2025
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