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AI Agent Market Enters Consolidation Phase as M&A Activity Surges in Adjacent Sectors

AI Agent Market Enters Consolidation Phase as M&A Activity Surges in Adjacent Sectors

The fragmented AI agent market is showing early signs of consolidation, mirroring the 2014-2016 cloud infrastructure shakeout. Record M&A activity in AI-adjacent cybersecurity and explosive category growth — from 7 to 47 companies in healthcare AI agents alone — signal that enterprise software giants are positioning for a wave of targeted acquisitions over the next 6-12 months.

ViaNews Editorial Team (Finance)