Data readiness blocks agentic AI adoption in finance
gartner reports over half of financial services firms plan to use agentic ai, yet 57% lack the internal data capabilities to deploy it safely.
financial institutions are increasingly adopting agentic ai to optimize workflows and process real-time data, with gartner noting rapid implementation plans. elastic emphasizes that these autonomous systems require deterministic inputs to function effectively in regulated markets, as they amplify existing weaknesses in data availability and quality. this necessitates centralized, searchable data stores to ensure audits, traceability, and accuracy. despite the enthusiasm, a forrester study reveals that 57% of firms are currently developing the internal capabilities required to manage this complex data lifecycle.