IDC FutureScape Worldwide AI-Enabled Enterprise Applications and Agents 2026 Predictions
This IDC FutureScape presents the top 10 predictions and key drivers for AI-enabled enterprise applications and agents over the next five years. The AI era has arrived. Organizations are accelerating their journey to the cloud, demanding vendors to deliver more AI-enabled products and reaping the benefits of AI. AI is augmenting tasks, processes, and workflows into AI assistants, advisors, and agents. Businesses are rapidly investing in AI and agents, altering their technology and operational models. Download the DocumentTHIS IDC FUTURESCAPE HAS BEEN CREATED FOR SAP
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide AI-
Enabled Enterprise Applications
and Agents 2026 Predictions
Top 10 Predictions
Mickey North Rizza
Group Vice President
Enterprise Software
October 2025
IDC #US53855925
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide AI-
Enabled Enterprise Applications
and Agents 2026 Predictions
Top 10 Predictions
Mickey North Rizza
Group Vice President
Enterprise Software
October 2025
IDC #US53855925
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Abstract
This IDC FutureScape presents the top 10 predictions and key drivers for AI-enabled enterprise applications
and agents over the next five years. The AI era has arrived. Organizations are accelerating their journey to the
cloud, demanding vendors to deliver more AI-enabled products and reaping the benefits of AI. AI is augmenting
tasks, processes, and workflows into AI assistants, advisors, and agents. Businesses are rapidly investing in AI
and agents, altering their technology and operational models.
2025 IDC: Distribution is forbidden without written consent of IDC. All rights reserved.2
The content for this document was taken directly from “Worldwide AI-Enabled Enterprise Applications and
Agents 2026 Predictions”, Oct 2025, Doc number:# US53855925
Abstract
This IDC FutureScape presents the top 10 predictions and key drivers for AI-enabled enterprise applications
and agents over the next five years. The AI era has arrived. Organizations are accelerating their journey to the
cloud, demanding vendors to deliver more AI-enabled products and reaping the benefits of AI. AI is augmenting
tasks, processes, and workflows into AI assistants, advisors, and agents. Businesses are rapidly investing in AI
and agents, altering their technology and operational models.
Agenda
1. Executive summary
2. Prediction detail
3. Advice for technology buyers
4. External drivers
5. Learn more
2025 IDC: Distribution is forbidden without written consent of IDC. All rights reserved.3
1. Executive summary
2. Prediction detail
3. Advice for technology buyers
4. External drivers
5. Learn more
2025 IDC: Distribution is forbidden without written consent of IDC. All rights reserved.3