Running one useful AI agent involves much more than calling a model. This ActuIA analysis shows how major cloud providers shifted toward full agent operations in 2026–covering runtime, memory, gateways, identity, tracing, and continuous evaluation. It closes with a five-axis decision framework for architecture and budget teams.
After you review it, FUSION 1 can help you apply these insights to reduce overhead, clarify total cost, and design an agent strategy that fits your small business or organization.


