AI agents aren't failing. The coordination layer is failing

"The problem was not the agents. Every individual agent performed well within its domain. The problem was the missing coordination infrastructure between them, what I now call the 'Event Spine' that enables agents to work as a system rather than a collection of individuals competing for the same resources."

"Direct communication creates hidden dependencies. When Agent A calls Agent B's API, it introduces potential failure points and latency sources that complicate coordination as the number of agents increases."

AI agents perform well individually but struggle in production due to a lack of coordination infrastructure. The absence of an 'Event Spine' leads to competition for resources, causing increased latency and inefficiencies. Direct agent-to-agent communication breaks down as the number of agents increases, creating hidden dependencies and coordination challenges. As agent proliferation continues, the tools to manage these interactions are not evolving at the same pace, resulting in systemic issues across various industries.

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