The landscape of cloud computing has officially entered a new era. As we move through February 2026, the industry is buzzing with a term that was once just a whisper in research labs: Agentic AI.
Unlike the static chatbots of 2024, today’s AI agents are autonomous entities capable of planning, executing, and iterating on complex workflows. This week, we've seen several massive milestones that signal the transition from 'Cloud as a Service' to 'Agentic Cloud as a Service.'
Massive Industry Moves
One of the biggest headlines this month is Nebius's acquisition of Tavily. By integrating Tavily’s specialized agentic search, Nebius is building a cloud where agents don't just 'process' data—they actively navigate the web, verify information in real-time, and execute tasks across disparate systems.
Not to be outdone, OpenAI has launched 'Frontier', an enterprise-focused platform. Frontier provides the shared context and granular permissions necessary for dozens of specialized agents to collaborate on large-scale business projects simultaneously.
Enterprise Adoption: Beyond the Hype
It's not just the tech giants. Retailer Wesfarmers has partnered with Google Cloud to deploy agentic solutions across Kmart and Officeworks, aiming to create hyper-personalized shopping experiences that were previously impossible without massive human intervention.
The Governance Gap
With great autonomy comes a greater need for control. Gartner predicts that 40% of enterprise applications will embed AI agents by the end of 2026. This has birthed a new sub-industry: Agent Governance. Companies like Kyndryl are leading the way with 'policy as code' solutions, ensuring that these autonomous agents stay within organizational and ethical boundaries.
What's Next?
As we look ahead, the 'Agentic Cloud' promises to bridge the skill gap, allowing non-technical teams to orchestrate complex digital infrastructures simply by setting goals. The era of the digital assistant is over; the era of the digital teammate has begun.