Businesses Leverage Agentic AI to Deliver Greater Value
Businesses are seeing greater adoption of agentic AI, enhancing their ability to deliver greater value at the speed of need by leveraging digital labor across all lines of business.
AI Adoption Surpass Projections
According to the 2025 Connectivity Benchmark Report by MuleSoft and Deloitte Digital, 93% of IT leaders report intentions to introduce autonomous AI agents within the next two years, and nearly half have already done so.
Disconnected Data Strains IT Resources
Disconnected data remains an overwhelming blocker to legacy modernization for the majority of organizations. Today, 83% of organizations report that integration challenges are a significant barrier to their legacy modernization efforts.
Rising Demand for AI Agents Fuel the Need for Robust Integration
The number of apps in the enterprise is growing, with an average of 897. Concerningly, only 2% of IT leaders report their organizations have integrated more than half of their applications.
Conclusion
The 2025 Connectivity Benchmark Report highlights the importance of automation, with central IT teams governing 70% of automation. A well-rounded automation strategy is considered essential for effectively integrating AI into an organization.
FAQs
Q: What percentage of IT leaders report intentions to introduce autonomous AI agents within the next two years?
A: 93%
Q: What is the average number of apps used by respondents?
A: 897
Q: What percentage of organizations report that integration challenges are a significant barrier to their legacy modernization efforts?
A: 83%
Q: What is the average number of AI models estimated to be used?
A: 18
Q: What percentage of IT leaders expect an increase in their overall budget in 2025?
A: 85%
Q: What is the primary obstacle to AI implementation?
A: Integration and legacy debt
