Architectural Synthesis and Cyber-Physical Integration: A Comprehensive Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.59097/jasae.v5i1.93Keywords:
agentic AI, digital transformation, technology convergence, organizational readiness, autonomous systemsAbstract
The integration of autonomous, goal-driven AI agents into enterprise digital transformation initiatives necessitates a comprehensive reassessment of organizational readiness that extends beyond conventional technical implementation to encompass strategic alignment, governance architectures, and socio-technical adaptability. This systematic literature review synthesizes extant research published between 2015 and 2026 across five major academic databases (IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and arXiv) using a rigorous multi-stage screening methodology. We construct a seven-dimensional readiness framework examining: (1) strategic roadmap alignment, (2) technology stack interoperability, (3) autonomous decision-making governance, (4) data accessibility and quality, (5) organizational adaptability and AI literacy, (6) technology convergence velocity, and (7) transformation performance outcomes. Moving beyond descriptive maturity models, this review makes a distinct theoretical contribution by grounding readiness in established frameworks—including the Strategic Alignment Model, Dynamic Capabilities Theory, and multi-layered interoperability ontologies—while resolving conceptual ambiguities between readiness and implementation outcomes. Practical deliverables include an enterprise self-assessment framework, maturity progression matrices, and industry-specific deployment pathways.
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