IDC & Google Cloud Roundtable
From Intelligence to Action: Grounding Agentic AI in Enterprise Reality
In Partnership with
According to IDC research, 80%+ of enterprises now say ‘AI agents are the new enterprise apps’, triggering a reconsideration of investments in packaged applications, yet only 24% describe their data as ‘highly prepared’ to support generative and agentic AI workloads.
The operative question for C-level leaders is no longer whether agents can merely answer questions in a read-only capacity, but whether they can securely execute workflows. We must move from “chat to action” using bi-directional, read-write agents that sync directly back to SAP under existing business rules and governance.
Join IDC & Google Cloud fellow executives for an exclusive dinner exploring the next frontier of enterprise intelligence: the Agentic Enterprise. While the broader market is focused on disconnected data silos and generic AI agents, true value requires shifting the narrative from maintaining a passive “System of Record” to building a dynamic “System of Action.” It is about achieving Business-led AI autonomy by connecting autonomous intelligence directly to the core processes that run the company.
40%+
of enterprise apps will be enhanced by agentic automation by 2027, transforming one-third of business processes
Key Discussion Points
Orchestrate Core Operations
Move beyond passive dashboard insights to execute complex workflows, such as accelerating revenue collection and optimizing working capital, governed strictly by existing contract terms and business rules
Bridge Strategy and the Supply Chain
Transform static data into proactive logistics actions, dynamically adjusting real-world operations based on supplier disruptions, live market signals, and core system constraints.
Driving measurable cross-functional ROI
Shift from abstract analytics to tangible operational output, maximizing manufacturing efficiency and continuously optimizing marketing strategies by natively connecting external signals directly to the operational systems.
Speakers
Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Domain
IDC
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Rajiv Ranjan
Based in the IDC Bangalore office, Rajiv Ranjan works as an Associate Research Director Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Domain with the Asia/Pacific team and leads the Future of Digital Infrastructure Research for India. Rajiv has a specific focus on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) research program management. He manages the advisory assignments for IT vendors in the areas of cloud infrastructure strategy, go-to-market strategy, strategic marketing, and end-user insights across technologies and industry verticals. In a previous stint with IDC, Rajiv led the Asia/Pacific Enterprise Storage Infrastructure research practice.
Prior to joining IDC, Rajiv worked with Dell Technologies managing the product marketing assignments for the company’s storage portfolio for selected Asia/Pacific geographies. In this role, Rajiv managed the field marketing, product management, go-to-market, and marketing campaigns for its storage products, driving storage revenue and market share in the operating geographies. He has an overall 17 years of work experience in market research, product marketing, and sales/business development.
Rajiv is a management graduate from ITM group of institutions and has completed his Engineering degree in Telecommunications from the BMS college of Engineering, Bangalore.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 7:30 pm
Open Discussion: From Intelligence to Action: Grounding Agentic AI in Enterprise Reality
AI agents from answering questions to executing governed workflows. Discover why grounding agents in core business systems is the key to measurable outcomes.
One Day Event 7:05 pm
IDC Keynote: From Intelligence to Action
One Day Event 7:00 pm
IDC Welcome Address
Agenda
IDC & Google Cloud Roundtable
Fri, Nov 27
Registration & Networking Tea/Coffee
IDC Welcome Address
Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Domain, IDC
IDC Keynote: From Intelligence to Action
Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Domain, IDC
The Agentic Enterprise: Turning AI Insight into Governed Action
Explore how industry leaders are connecting autonomous AI to systems of record to drive secure, rule-based business outcomes. Share strategies with C-level peers in an intimate, open discussion.
Open Discussion: From Intelligence to Action: Grounding Agentic AI in Enterprise Reality
AI agents from answering questions to executing governed workflows. Discover why grounding agents in core business systems is the key to measurable outcomes.
Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Domain, IDC
Summary & Close
Networking & Cocktail Dinner
In Partnership With
Google Cloud
Google Cloud offers a powerful, optimized AI stack—including AI infrastructure, leading models like Gemini, data management capabilities, multicloud security solutions, developer tools and platform, as well as agents and applications—that enables organizations to transform their business for the Agentic Era. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner.
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