Highlights from Google Cloud Next 2026: Welcoming the Agentic Era with Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
At Kartaca, we have always believed that technology should not just answer questions; it should solve problems. For years, we’ve helped businesses navigate the complexities of digital transformation, from high-traffic messaging systems to AI-supported customer experiences. Today, the landscape is shifting again. We are moving away from simple generative AI “chats” toward a world of autonomous agents.
Google Cloud recently announced the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform at Google Cloud Next, an evolution that brings the model selection and building features users loved in Vertex AI into a comprehensive, agent-first environment. As a Premier Google Cloud Partner, we are excited to dive into what this means for the future of enterprise automation.
What is the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform?
The Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform (or Agent Platform) is a comprehensive platform designed to build, orchestrate, govern, and optimize agents. It isn’t just about one model; it’s about moving from a model-first approach to an agent-first approach, where a fleet of agents works together to execute complex business workflows.
Key features of this new era include:
- Agent Studio & ADK: Whether you prefer a low-code visual interface or code-first logic, the new tools enable faster development. The upgraded Agent Development Kit (ADK) now supports “sub-agents,” allowing a primary agent to delegate tasks to specialized experts.
- Memory and Persistence: Unlike traditional AI, which “forgets” context once a session ends, the new Agent Runtime and Memory Bank allow agents to maintain state for days. This is crucial for long-running processes like sales prospecting or complex project management.
- Enterprise-Grade Governance: With Agent Identity, every AI agent is assigned a unique cryptographic ID. This ensures a clear, auditable trail of every action taken—an essential feature for the regulated industries Kartaca serves, such as finance and retail.
- Agent Gateway: Think of this as the “air traffic control” for your AI ecosystem. It manages secure connectivity among agents, tools, and data, protecting against risks such as prompt injection and data leakage.
The Gemini Enterprise App: The New Employee Hub
Alongside the platform, Google introduced the Gemini Enterprise app. This serves as the “front door” for your workforce to interact with these agents. Employees can discover, share, and run agents in a secure environment that respects your company’s native data permissions (whether in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or third-party systems).
What This Means for Your Business
1. From Productivity to Autonomy
Until now, AI has mostly been a personal productivity tool (writing emails, summarizing docs). Agents, however, can act. They can research a lead, update a CRM, trigger a marketing campaign, and notify a human only when an intervention is needed. For businesses, this means true operational scaling without a linear increase in headcount.
2. Solving the “Data Silo” Problem
One of the biggest hurdles we see at Kartaca is fragmented data. The new Agentic Data Cloud (Ajan tabanlı veri bulutu) and Knowledge Catalog help AI understand the “unique jargon” and context of your company across various sources. This means your agents aren’t just smart; they are experts in your business.
3. Security is No Longer an Afterthought
In the past, the “shadow AI” (employees using unapproved tools) created massive security risks. By using a governed platform such as the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, IT teams regain control. You can now deploy autonomous agents with the same level of oversight and auditability as your payroll or financial reporting systems.
4. Human-AI Co-creation
We are entering a stage where “human-in-the-loop” becomes the standard. With features like the Agent Inbox, managers can monitor and guide AI agents in real time. This doesn’t replace humans; it elevates them to “Agent Orchestrators.
Ready to Build Your Agentic Future?
At Kartaca, we specialize in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business needs. Whether you are looking to automate complex HR workflows or want to build custom AI agents to revolutionize your customer service, the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform provides the foundation.
The agentic era is here. Contact us, and let’s build it together.
Author: Gizem Terzi Türkoğlu
Published on: Apr 28, 2026
