AI middleware is a broad category of software products that work together to provide an architectural layer that sits between applications, AI models or agents, and enterprise data, standardizing security, connectivity, orchestration, governance, and operations to manage AI safely at scale.

 Learn why:

• The 2025 Gartner Generative and Agentic AI in Enterprise Applications Survey found that security and governance are the top barriers to generative AI (GenAI) adoption, cited by 38% of respondents
  
• 83% of the same group needs stronger AI agent controls
  
• Six capabilities are define AI middleware
  

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