# The foundation agentic AI can’t function without

> Middleware has traditionally been treated as a background process. Enterprises could afford to have this layer connect systems and data with minimal oversight – but that autonomy is no longer compatible with the scale…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-foundation-agentic-ai-cant-function-without?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a62050bf1c174f4eb4843ce)
- **Published:** 2026-07-23
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a62050bf1c174f4eb4843ce

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