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Report 29 Dec 2025

Powering Autonomous AI Agents with Decentralised Edge Computing – InBrief Analysis

PAC considers that the convergence of fully autonomous AI agents and edge computing marks a significant evolution in enterprise technology, shifting from centralised automation to distributed, policy-driven intelligence embedded within operational environments. This transition addresses the limitations of traditional centralised models, which struggle to deliver timely, context-aware decisions across dispersed organisations. Decentralised agentic AI mitigates the growing gap between rapid operational changes and slower centralised decision-making, reducing delays, inefficiencies, and risk. By empowering autonomous agents to act locally within governance boundaries, enterprises enhance responsiveness while maintaining strategic alignment, improving resilience and continuity during disruptions.

PAC advises that operating at the edge, autonomous AI agents enable organisations to scale expertise, standardise decision quality, and manage complexity without increasing managerial overhead. This approach is particularly valuable in volatile, regulated, and ecosystem-driven environments. Decentralisation also optimises data handling by minimising unnecessary data movement, supporting sovereignty, and aligning with compliance requirements. It creates a foundation for adaptive operating models, enabling real-time ecosystem participation and continuous process optimisation. Over time, full autonomous AI agents provide a means to refine decisions through real-world learning, improving resource utilisation, and operational agility.

PAC emphasises that success depends on framing initiatives around enterprise outcomes focused on resilience, scalability, and agility, while highlighting the risks of inaction as centralised models constrain competitiveness. Critical success factors include risk management, accountability, and cultural readiness, with clear authority boundaries and auditability for trust. A phased adoption strategy, starting with contained domains, is recommended. Ultimately, decentralised, edge-powered AI agents offer a practical, strategic path to improved performance and long-term adaptability for senior leaders.

Recommended advisory: PAC Leadership Session – The Journey Towards Agentic AI

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