Welcome to the Era of Enterprise-Level AI Agents

Emerging AI agents are revolutionizing the way businesses operate, moving from simple conversation tools to autonomous systems capable of executing complex tasks. These agents allow users to interact with enterprise systems through conversational interfaces, automating workflows in HR, finance, IT, and customer service without the need for technical skills.

IBM is leading this transformation with its WatsonX Orchestrate platform. This platform integrates with over 80 enterprise applications and allows enterprises to deploy, manage, and observe AI agents efficiently. IBM is also introducing pre-built agents focused on HR, sales, and procurement workflows.

Key Highlights:

• Pre-Built AI Agents: These agents come with ready-to-use skills for specific departments, such as:

  • HR Agents: Automate employee support, leave management, and profile updates.
  • Procurement Agents: Manage procure-to-pay and supplier processes.
  • Sales Agents: Find and qualify leads, optimize outreach, and support conversions.

• Build Your Own AI Agents: With Agent Builder, even non-technical staff can create agents in under 5 minutes. Developers also have access to a pro-code toolkit, including the AI Agent Development Kit (ADK).

• Multi-Agent Orchestration: WatsonX Orchestrate allows multiple agents to collaborate across platforms like Salesforce, Oracle, Adobe, etc., managing complex tasks together in real-time.

• Observability Tools: Enterprises can monitor performance, detect issues, and manage risks across AI agents using IBM’s advanced analytics and governance tools.

This unified system is designed to accelerate the adoption of AI within enterprises by democratizing access, improving efficiency, and integrating with existing IT assets.

IBM aims to enable businesses to leverage the full economic potential of AI, which McKinsey estimates could add up to $4.4 trillion annually across industries.

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