Trends
Why 2026 is the Year of Automated Business Decisions
mySmartly Team
January 1, 2026
8 min read
2026 marks a turning point for business decision-making. The convergence of advanced AI, accessible analytics platforms, and economic pressures is making automated decision-making not just viable, but necessary.
The Perfect Storm
Several factors are converging to make 2026 the year of automated decisions:
- AI Maturity: AI models have reached a level of sophistication where they can handle complex business scenarios.
- Data Accessibility: More business data is accessible than ever before, making automation feasible.
- Economic Pressure: Businesses need to do more with less, making efficiency critical.
- Competitive Necessity: Companies that don't automate are falling behind those that do.
The Benefits
Automated decision-making offers clear advantages: speed, consistency, scalability, and the ability to process more data than humans ever could.
Getting Started
Start small. Automate simple, high-frequency decisions first. As you build confidence and infrastructure, expand to more complex scenarios.