The text discusses the evolution of data pipeline design from traditional scripted automation to advanced agentic AI workflows, which offer dynamic, autonomous system management with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional automation, which requires manual adjustment when encountering unexpected changes, agentic AI workflows can adapt, learn from experiences, and make intelligent decisions in real-time, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing human error. These AI-driven processes are becoming a strategic imperative for businesses, with 67% of AI spending projected to be directed towards enterprise integration by 2025. The text highlights the distinctions between agentic AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), emphasizing the adaptability and decision-making capabilities of agentic AI. It also provides examples of how businesses across various sectors, such as IT service desks, supply chain management, financial fraud detection, HR management, and healthcare, are leveraging these workflows to improve operations. The future of agentic AI workflows promises further integration with enterprise software, enhanced human-agent collaboration, and the emergence of hyper-specialized agents, signaling a shift towards more intelligent and autonomous business operations.