Agentic AI Success Starts at the Bottom: A Trusted Data Foundation

Agentic AI promises autonomous, real-time decisions, but only if the data it runs on can be trusted. In a new IDC Spotlight, nearly 90% of organizations report an increased focus on data and analytics driven by the rise of GenAI and agentic AI. Yet one in three still question the accuracy of what's produced. That gap between ambition and readiness is where most agentic AI initiatives stall.

In IDC's view, scaling agentic AI with confidence requires trusted, governed data; analytical context that gives insights meaning; and the freedom to integrate across any ecosystem without lock-in. Get the full report to see how IDC defines agentic AI, the trends shaping 2026, and what it takes to move from experimentation to measurable business impact.