Agents can do the work
Blog post from Intercom
As organizations increasingly seek to expand the capabilities of AI Agents beyond simple tasks like routing and answering queries, the true challenge lies not in the technical limitations of AI but in the organizational readiness to support more complex automation. While AI technology has advanced to perform more sophisticated tasks, many companies are hindered by their lack of preparedness in areas such as procedural clarity, data reliability, and execution responsibility. This readiness encompasses five key areas: content, scope, procedural, data, and execution, with most companies excelling in the first two and struggling with the latter three. The real barrier to deeper AI integration is less about the AI's capabilities and more about whether the organization's infrastructure, processes, and decision-making frameworks are structured to support such integration. By addressing specific gaps—like missing APIs or undocumented processes—organizations can unlock the potential of their AI Agents, transforming their readiness into a stepping stone for further growth and capability deployment.