Over the last three decades, automation has evolved from back-office to middle-office and now front-office tasks, with each step driven by advancements in AI. We now stand on the threshold of a new era: synchronous AI agents. These specialized agents can independently manage end-to-end execution of complex processes, limiting human involvement to governance and key approvals. The automation fabrics of the future will likely combine RPA, AI copilots, and synchronous AI agents, coexisting and complementing each other. This research byte explores the industry’s shift toward synchronous AI agents, the changing market landscape, and key enterprise considerations for adopting this transformative technology.