The 2025 Wisdom of Crowds® Agentic AI Report from Dresner Advisory Services reveals that agentic AI is swiftly becoming a cornerstone of business strategy. With 68% of software providers now integrating agentic AI capabilities, the technology is driving a significant shift in how organizations approach automation, decision-making, and competitive differentiation.
68% of software providers have adopted agentic AI capabilities.
Agentic AI automates tasks and decisions with minimal human input.
6.5% of organizations have agentic AI in production, showing early success.
Data maturity is critical for effective agentic AI deployment.
10.5% of organizations are experimenting or deploying agentic AI.
Market differentiation and customer demand drive agentic AI adoption.
The Dresner Advisory Services report underscores agentic AI as a transformative force, with 68% of software providers incorporating these capabilities by August 2025. “Agentic AI emerged as a distinct category in late 2024 and has quickly captured the attention of the software industry,” said Myles Suer, research director at Dresner Advisory. This rapid adoption reflects a strategic shift, as vendors prioritize market differentiation, future-proofing, and meeting customer demand to stay competitive.
Agentic AI integrates large language models (LLMs), relevant data, and defined business processes to enable autonomous task execution and real-time decision-making. The report highlights its ability to deliver measurable business outcomes by automating complex processes with minimal human intervention. This capability positions agentic AI as a critical tool for organizations aiming to enhance efficiency and innovation.
The study identifies a clear profile for organizations successfully deploying agentic AI. Notably, 6.5% of surveyed organizations have agentic AI in production, all of which share a strong foundation in data maturity. “We're committed to providing data-driven, independent, and objective research that helps our community make informed decisions in the face of rapid change,” said Howard Dresner, founder and chief research officer at Dresner Advisory. These early adopters typically have prior success with business intelligence, early adoption of machine learning, and a designated data leader, underscoring the importance of robust data infrastructure.
While 10.5% of organizations are actively experimenting or deploying agentic AI, and 27% are planning to adopt it, 58% remain cautious. However, as early adopters demonstrate tangible results, broader adoption is expected to accelerate. The report emphasizes that overcoming obstacles such as data readiness and training will be key to scaling agentic AI across industries.
The rise of agentic AI marks a pivotal moment for businesses seeking to maintain a competitive edge. As organizations with strong data foundations lead the way, the technology’s ability to drive automation and innovation positions it as a critical imperative for future success.
Dresner Advisory Services was formed by Howard Dresner, an independent analyst, author, lecturer, and business adviser. Dresner Advisory Services, LLC focuses on creating and sharing thought leadership for AI, Analytical Data infrastructure, Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI), Performance Management, ERP, and related areas.
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