The era of artificial intelligence (AI) agents is here. As foundation models (FMs) have grown more sophisticated in their reasoning capabilities and enterprise infrastructure can now support secure, scalable AI deployment, organizations are beginning to tap the full potential of autonomous AI agents. This convergence marks a pivotal moment in AI evolution, enabling intelligent systems that can truly transform how work gets done. This executive brief will help you understand the business potential of AI agents, evaluate different implementation approaches, and build a strong foundation for autonomous AI success. Plus, get inspired by real-world examples of companies who are fueling innovation with agentic AI on Amazon Web Services (AWS).