Based on new research from IDC, this paper examines how organizations are advancing their decision-making maturity by connecting data, analytics, execution, and learning within a unified, intelligent framework. The findings show how decision intelligence has evolved from AI-assisted insights to AI-agent-enabled action, driving measurable gains in speed, consistency, and business impact.
Drawing on input from more than 300 business and IT leaders across 11 countries and six industries, the study reveals how enterprises are adopting AI agents to automate decisions, enhance collaboration, and scale continuous intelligence — achieving greater agility, resilience, and performance across functions. Key themes explored in the whitepaper include: