A Guide To AI Agents

Executive Summary

AI agents have emerged as one of the most talked-about developments in corporate technology of the past decade. But between the hype and the buzzwords, corporate leaders may be struggling to get to grips with what, exactly, agentic AI offers. Our 'Guide To AI Agents' equips decision-makers with the clear definitions and key considerations they need to understand the technology and its potential within their organization.

  

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Aleksander Milligan

Aleksander Milligan

Analyst

Aleks is an Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in enterprise AI adoption. He advises technology vendors and corporate buyers on GenAI integration and LLM market trends, the AI...

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