Industry Signal
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80% Confidence
Cisco Report Highlights AI Agent Infrastructure Gaps
Summary
Cisco and Omdia report reveals 80% of executives view AI agents as critical for business survival by 2027, but significant infrastructure gaps exist. The report emphasizes network support and secure operation needs, with 87% of enterprises adjusting strategic priorities.
Key Takeaways
Cisco and Omdia joint report 'Racing to AI Agents' based on survey of 650 executives across six countries.
Key findings: 80% believe company survival depends on AI agents by 2027; 55% employees will collaborate with AI agents in 24 months; 87% leaders adjusted strategic priorities.
Technical challenges: Infrastructure gaps for secure operation at scale; 37% tech budget allocated to AI agents; 43% early adopters seeing ROI.
Key findings: 80% believe company survival depends on AI agents by 2027; 55% employees will collaborate with AI agents in 24 months; 87% leaders adjusted strategic priorities.
Technical challenges: Infrastructure gaps for secure operation at scale; 37% tech budget allocated to AI agents; 43% early adopters seeing ROI.
Why It Matters
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