Enterprise AI agents can't talk to each other, can't be trusted with permissions, and can't be audited — 5 startups are already fixing that

The article says enterprise AI agents are advancing faster than the systems needed to coordinate them, manage permissions, and audit their actions. At VB Transform 2026, five startups showed tools for orchestration, observability, connectivity, and security, including BAND’s infrastructure for enabling agents to discover, communicate, and collaborate across platforms.

As companies deploy more autonomous agents, the competitive focus is shifting from model capability to the operational layer around them. The rise of multi-agent infrastructure suggests enterprises will need agent-native governance, communication, and monitoring systems before they can safely automate long-running workflows.