Boomi CEO: The agents are ready, but the enterprise data foundation beneath them might not be
What changed
Boomi’s CEO points to a growing problem in enterprise AI adoption: the agents designed to automate and accelerate AI processes are ready, but the underlying data foundation most companies rely on is not. Many large organizations have AI pilot projects that stall because their existing data systems do not support effective data activation. Legacy infrastructure and scattered, ungoverned data create bottlenecks that prevent AI tools from delivering real value.
Why builders should care
Enterprises want to deploy agentic AI—intelligent software agents that act on behalf of users—but these agents depend on fast, clean, and reliable data. When data is trapped in outdated silos or inconsistent systems, AI agents become less accurate and slower to act. This disconnect means builders working on integration, data pipelines, or AI workflows are facing a major challenge: they must fix the data foundation before AI agents can scale inside businesses.
The practical takeaway
Organizations will need to invest in modernizing data architectures to get AI agents working as intended. Fixing data activation involves connecting legacy systems, cleaning data, and providing real-time access across business units. Without this, AI pilots will keep stalling not from AI technology failure, but because data does not flow where and when it is needed. Builders and operators should prioritize data integration and governance early to avoid wasted AI efforts.
What to watch next
The next signals to watch are vendors and service providers focusing on data activation platforms that bridge legacy data and AI workflows. How quickly enterprises move to overhaul their data environments will set the pace for AI agent adoption. Also, watch for shifts in AI investments moving from agent tools themselves to underlying data infrastructure improvements. Real AI impact requires more than smart bots—it demands a robust data foundation.
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