Agentic automation

Agent-based automation enables context-based decisions by AI agents instead of rigid rules. This means that even complex processes can be automated in a flexible, comprehensible and controllable way.

When AI agents carry out processes independently

Agentic automation – also known as agent-based automation – describes an approach in which processes are not only executed automatically, but are also controlled by AI agents depending on the context.

Typical application scenarios can be found in particular where classic automation reaches its limits – for example due to high variance, complex decision-making logic or changing framework conditions. While classic automation follows clear rules and AI-supported processes recognize patterns, the agent-based approach combines both: it evaluates situations in context, takes goals, rules and dependencies into account and derives suitable action steps from this.

This makes agent-based automation particularly suitable for dynamic specialist processes in which decisions cannot be made purely based on rules, but still need to remain traceable and controllable.

The focus is not on a single tool, but on the interaction of processes, rules, data and decision-making logic. The aim is to control complex processes flexibly without losing transparency or control. Further basics can be found in the area of process automation and AI-supported process automation.

Use cases for AI agents

Context-based case processing

Incoming cases are not processed across the board, but are evaluated depending on the context. Relevant information such as urgency, risk factors or completeness is automatically incorporated into the decision on how a case is to be processed.

Dynamic approval processes

Approvals no longer follow rigid approval chains. Depending on the content, risk or scope, the system decides whether automatic approval is possible or whether a technical review is required.

Intelligent preliminary review of applications

Applications are automatically analyzed, pre-checked and structured. The agent logic recognizes anomalies, missing information or special cases and controls the further processing path in a targeted manner.

Situation-dependent process control

Processes adapt dynamically to changing conditions - such as time pressure, changing priorities or external events. The process logic reacts contextually instead of rigidly.

Adaptive prioritization of tasks

Tasks are not only prioritized according to receipt, but also according to relevance and impact. This allows resources to be deployed in a targeted manner and bottlenecks to be avoided.

Decision support in complex cases

Agent-based automation supports specialist departments by providing a structured basis for decision-making. Information is bundled, evaluated and prepared in a comprehensible manner - the final decision remains with the human being.

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We take a holistic view of automation – from structured processes and data-based decisions to agent-based mechanisms that act in a context-dependent manner. Agent-based automation is the next stage of development within this overall concept.

Analysis and modeling of agentic processes

Implementation of agentic decision logics

Integration of AI agents and IDP components

Development of rule-based control and escalation logics

Monitoring, analysis and optimization of agent processes

Operation, scaling and further development

Analysis and modeling of agentic processes

Implementation of agentic decision logics

Integration of AI agents and IDP components

Development of rule-based control and escalation logics

Monitoring, analysis and optimization of agent processes

Operation, scaling and further development

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