AI is shifting from reactive chatbots to proactive, autonomous “agents” that can set a goal, choose the right tools, and complete whole workflows. This issue explains what makes AI agentic, the 2026 opportunity for small businesses, and the governance framework — clean data, documented workflows, and clear guardrails — you need before handing processes to a digital employee. It’s the groundwork behind our AI readiness service.
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