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Entrepreneur
29-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
AI Agents to Redefine Enterprise Strategy in 2025
Nearly 48% of companies anticipate spending over half of their technology budgets on digital initiatives by 2030 You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. As the global business environment continues to face heightened uncertainty and complexity, enterprises are rethinking their digital priorities. A new study by Nasscom and consulting firm Avasant , 'Digital Enterprise 2025' reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is moving from experimentation to core strategy, with organisations across sectors adopting AI-first operating models. In 2024, 67 per cent of enterprises spent at least 10 per cent of their digital budgets on AI up significantly from previous years. In 2025, this is expected to rise further, with enterprises likely to allocate 18 per cent of their digital tech budgets to AI, compared to 14 per cent in 2024. Despite ongoing economic volatility, overall digital spending remains resilient, with AI becoming the focal point of growth. "2025 will mark a decisive turning point in enterprise transformation, where the shift from digital-first to AI-first becomes not just a strategy, but an operational imperative," said Sangeeta Gupta, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Nasscom. "The transition to synchronous AI agents marks a fundamental shift towards seamless human-machine collaboration, unlocking new levels of productivity and innovation." AI agents gaining traction One of the report's key findings is the growing presence of AI agents—autonomous, interactive systems capable of executing complex tasks. These agents are beginning to be deployed within synchronous AI architectures, designed for real-time responses and cross-functional integration. Currently, 27 per cent of enterprises have AI agents either in production or at scale. A further 31 per cent are at the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage, while another 30 per cent plan to initiate PoCs or scale up deployments in 2025. As a result, spending on AI agents is projected to increase three- to fourfold this year, often diverting resources away from conventional or generative AI projects. "In 2025, we're seeing a decisive surge in digital investments—81 per cent of enterprises expect higher digital spending compared to last year, with a strong focus on AI technologies, including predictive, generative, and synchronous AI. This reflects a growing conviction among business leaders that an AI-first approach is not just a technology strategy, but a core business imperative," said Akshay Khanna, Managing Partner at Avasant. Focus on AI readiness As organisations accelerate their AI adoption, they are also investing heavily in infrastructure readiness. The report shows that 57 per cent of AI spending in 2024 was directed toward foundational investments, 32 per cent on robust data and cloud infrastructure, 13 per cent on compute capabilities, and 12 per cent on adapting enterprise applications for AI integration. This indicates that organisations are focusing on building sustainable, scalable systems to support long-term AI integration. Looking ahead, nearly 48 per cent of companies anticipate spending over half of their technology budgets on digital initiatives by 2030. This long-term shift indicates that organisations view AI not just as a short-term solution, but as a fundamental enabler of new operating models. The report highlights a growing trend towards hybrid, AI-human work environments and socially responsible AI systems that support real-time decision-making. These frameworks aim to blend autonomy with accountability, forming the basis for next-generation enterprise models.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AI agents to drive next wave of enterprise transformation in 2025: Nasscom
Enterprises are expected to spend 3-4 times more funds on AI agents in 2025, signalling a strategic reallocation of budgets away from classical AI and even GenAI toward more interactive, autonomous agent-based systems, a Nasscom-led report said on Thursday. The next frontier of enterprise transformation is being shaped by AI agents, which are rapidly progressing from experimentation to deployment. As organisations move toward synchronous AI architectures, AI agents are emerging as a core capability, said the report by Nasscom in partnership with Avasant. Currently, 27 per cent of enterprises report having AI agents in production or at scale, while 31 per cent are at the proof-of-concept stage, and another 30 per cent plan to initiate PoCs or scale deployments in 2025. The outlook for 2025 signals a fundamental transformation in digital strategies, marked by a decisive pivot toward AI-first operations. '2025 will mark a decisive turning point in enterprise transformation, where the shift from digital-first to AI-first becomes not just a strategy, but an operational imperative,' said Sangeeta Gupta, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Nasscom. The transition to synchronous AI agents marks a fundamental shift towards seamless human-machine collaboration, unlocking new levels of productivity and innovation. Enterprises that invest in modular, agile architectures and build AI-ready workforces will be best positioned to navigate uncertainty and capture growth opportunities in the coming decade, Gupta noted. Enterprises are beginning to transition from being merely digital to becoming truly AI-first -- embedding intelligence across workflows, decisions, and experiences. In 2024, 40 per cent of the companies spent over 40 per cent of their tech budget on digital, compared to just 15 per cent in 2023. According to the survey findings, 67 per cent of global enterprises spent 10 per cent or more of digital budget on AI in 2024. Digital spending, despite volatility, is likely to stay course in 2025. Enterprises are planning to allocate over 18 per cent of their digital tech portfolio spend on AI in 2025, up from 14 per cent in 2024, said the report. Akshay Khanna, Managing Partner, Avasant, said, 'In 2025, we're seeing a decisive surge in digital investments -- 81 per cent of enterprises expect higher digital spending compared to last year, with a strong focus on AI technologies, including predictive, generative, and synchronous AI'.
