AI Magazine January 2026 | Page 18

Leaders expect measurable returns from AI agents within 24 months as autonomous systems transform how organisations automate complex workflows and decision-making processes
Organisations anticipate returns on AI investments in under a year across cost reduction, time savings, increased revenue, employee satisfaction and Net Promoter Score

STATISTICS

92 % predict agentic AI ROI within two years

Leaders expect measurable returns from AI agents within 24 months as autonomous systems transform how organisations automate complex workflows and decision-making processes

41 %

85 % demand transparency

in AI systems

Enterprises prioritise openness, interoperability and choice when adopting AI. Similar percentages stress the need for flexibility to adapt solutions as requirements evolve expect AI ROI within

12 months

Organisations anticipate returns on AI investments in under a year across cost reduction, time savings, increased revenue, employee satisfaction and Net Promoter Score
18 January 2026