This week brought exciting updates in AI-driven business automation, with companies unveiling tools to make workplaces faster and smarter. Boomi, a top automation company based in the U.S., made big news by releasing Boomi Agentstudio. This tool lets companies create and manage AI agents — smart programs that handle tasks like answering customer questions or approving expenses — without needing coding skills. The platform includes strong security features, ensuring AI works safely across businesses.

Boomi also introduced support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), a system that helps different AI tools communicate better. For example, an AI agent managing shipments could now share data smoothly with another agent handling inventory, reducing errors. Additionally, Boomi added Data Integration tools (formerly called Rivery) to its platform, helping businesses clean up messy data scattered across apps. Clean data is crucial for training reliable AI agents.

Industry trends show rapid growth in AI adoption. A recent report revealed 83% of companies now rank AI as a top priority, with 97 million people expected to work in AI-related jobs by 2025. Companies like Netflix already earn $1 billion yearly from AI tools that recommend personalized content, proving the value of automation.

Steve Lucas, Boomi’s CEO, emphasized: *"Organizations must intelligently connect everything to lead in an AI-first world"*. His words reflect how agentic AI — AI that acts independently within set rules — is transforming industries. For instance, Boomi’s AI agents could automatically resolve customer complaints by accessing order history and policy documents, saving employees hours of work.

Globally, businesses are racing to adopt these tools. While Boomi is U.S.-based, its platform serves clients worldwide, helping them compete through smarter automation. As data grows more complex, solutions like MCP and integrated AI agents will likely become standard tools for companies aiming to stay ahead.