How PwC Is Supporting Agentic AI Deployments

InnovationEnterprise TechHow PwC Is Supporting Agentic AI DeploymentsByTim Keary,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Keary is a reporter covering enterprise AI adoption.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 03:14pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Agentic AI technology concept. Woman using laptop with artificial intelligence interface, machine learning, automation tools, data analysis and smart autonomous systems for next-gen digital innovationgettyDecision-making in the enterprise is undergoing a massive shift. Today, PwC announced the launch of agentic scaffolding, a tool for implementing AI initiatives in the enterprise. The move comes as part of PwC’s attempt to modernize its professional services operations, with a representative for the company estimating that most of its teams were implementing its agentic transformation tool which uses Claude 4.6 and GPT-5.5/5.4.As one of the big four professional service networks, PwC’s pivot toward supporting AI-driven change management represents a significant shift in how pilots are developed and deployed in the enterprise.With industry leaders like Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI estimating that “most, if not all, professional tasks" for lawyers, accountants, marketing professionals and others, “will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to 18 months,” businesses are looking for better ways to deploy AI and drive outcomes.Fixing Failing AI Pilots Extracting value from AI has been a challenge for many organizations during the AI race. A widely cited report released by MIT in 2025 found that 95% of AI pilots failed to provide any notable return on investment. Part of the reason for this was the poor integration of tools like ChatGPT with enterprise workflows. PwC’s approach represents a shift in the industry where AI adoption needs to be supported by agile change management proce...