Gartner ThinkCast

Agentic AI is likely the most hyped technology in enterprise IT, but its long-term potential is still just as real.
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Distinguished VP Analyst Rajesh Kandaswamy breaks down the 2026 Hype Cycle for Agentic AI — what it is, why it matters, and how leaders can separate real opportunity from market noise. From rising investment interest to the challenges of governance, integration and scale, this conversation unpacks where organizations are today — and what comes next.
 
You'll learn:
What Gartner Hype Cycles reveal and how to use them effectively
Why agentic AI is at peak hype, but still early in adoption
The real barriers to success: governance, guardrails and clean data
How to identify high-value use cases and avoid "agent washing"
 
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AI adoption is accelerating fast, but so is enterprise risk.
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Distinguished VP Analyst Paul Furtado explores the growing reality facing leaders: nearly every organization is investing in AI, yet most expect it to increase their risk profile.
Drawing from real-world examples, Paul breaks down how AI can shift from a source of exposure to a powerful driver of resilience — reducing remediation time, improving threat detection, and strengthening fraud prevention.
 
You'll learn:
The three priorities leaders must get right: security, governance and talent
How to focus on AI use cases that actually reduce risk
What separates successful AI adoption from high-speed failure



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Agentic AI is already reshaping how work gets done, and the biggest risk for CIOs isn't failure, it's falling behind.
In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner VP Analyst Brandon Germer explains why scaling agentic AI can't be done in silos, and how CIOs must co-lead with other C-suite members to build the financial, operational, and governance foundations for enterprise-wide impact.
 
You'll learn:
Why the biggest risk in agentic AI isn't failure — it's waiting too long to act
What it takes to scale AI beyond isolated use cases into enterprise-wide systems
How to align the CIO, CFO, COO and CHRO around shared outcomes
Why the CIO's role is shifting from technology owner to orchestrator



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AI is accelerating. Threats are evolving. And the pressure on cybersecurity leaders has never been higher.
In this episode of ThinkCast, we explore the trends shaping 2026 — where AI adoption, agentic systems, and mounting regulation are pushing security programs to their limits and forcing CISOs to rethink how they operate and where they invest.
Gartner experts Chiara Girardi and William Candrick break down the most critical shifts, from AI-powered social engineering and behavior risk, to automation in the Security Operations Center (SOC), postquantum urgency, and securing AI agents through modern identity strategies.
 
You'll learn:
Why AI is breaking traditional security awareness models
How SOC teams must evolve without losing critical skills
What "harvest now, decrypt later" means for your data
How identity is becoming the control plane for AI agents
 
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Managers are stretched thin, but remain the most powerful voice for employee trust.
In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner VP Analyst Alexandra Earl introduces the 4 C's of Manager Communication Competencies: Championing, Coaching, Conversing and Connecting. From helping employees link strategy to daily work, to creating true two-way dialogue, Alexandra outlines a clear framework to elevate communication and improve team engagement.
You'll Learn:
Why managers remain the most effective communication channel
The 4 essential communication competencies every manager must build
How contextualization helps employees see themselves in strategy
Practical steps for self-assessment and peer support networks


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This episode originally aired September 9, 2025