Enterprise AI Shifts to 'Mesh Networks' of Agents
Market research indicates the enterprise AI market is shifting from isolated task automation to integrated, autonomous operations. Organizations are reportedly deploying "mesh-like networks" of AI agents to orchestrate complex, cross-functional business processes, moving beyond simple workflow tools to true agentic orchestration.
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