Jeff DeVerter, Field Chief Technology Officer at Pythian, describes agentic AI as “little workers that are going to go off and all do a job. You're now a manager of these AIs that are going to go off and do some work and come back and give you that work product.”

In this episode of the "Tech Transformed" podcast, Christina Stathopoulos, Founder at Dare to Data, and Jeff DeVerter explore this concept, revealing how agentic systems are re-shaping real-world business scenarios.

Imagine these agentic AIs as powerful “personal assistants” when empowering leaders to manage data, streamline workflows and drive commercial acumen.

This potential extends to what some are referring to as an AI factory that takes raw data into actionable intelligence at an industrial scale, referenced in the “What Is An AI Factory?” article.

The discussion goes beyond the possibilities addressing how to prepare your data infrastructure, navigate ethical considerations, and understand AI’s impact on employees, delivering crucial takeaways for CIOs.

Takeaways

Agentic AI systems can string tasks together for efficiency.

Real-world applications include supply chain optimisation and knowledge worker augmentation.

Data quality is crucial for effective AI implementation.

Education and understanding of AI's potential are essential for organisations.

Governance is key to ethical AI deployment.

Leadership is critical in adopting AI technologies.

AI will create new job opportunities, not just displace existing ones.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Agentic AI

02:32 Understanding Agentic AI Systems

05:32 Real-World Applications of Agentic AI

10:06 Data Infrastructure Challenges

13:10 Moving Towards Agentic AI

17:51 Ethics and Oversight in AI

20:25 Impact on Employee Experience

23:49 Key Takeaways for CIOs

About Pythian

Founded in 1997, Pythian is a leading data and AI services provider specializing in digital transformation and operational excellence for enterprise customers. We help organizations optimize their data estates, helping them to drive AI enablement, innovation, and growth. Through strategic consulting, managed services and cloud migrations, we enable cost savings, risk reduction and seamless operations while preparing businesses to adopt AI and for the future of data management. 

A Premier Partner for Google Cloud in the Service and Sell Engagement Models with multiple Specialisations, including Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Management, Infrastructure, Cloud Migration and a certified Google Cloud MSP, we’ve delivered thousands of professional and managed services projects for leading enterprises.