An app store for AI agents. Buying automation gets easier.
Google's cloud conference was all about agents: platforms to build them, marketplaces to buy them and security to control them.
By the Xuru Technologies team · 25 April 2026
Key takeaways
- Google Cloud Next '26 in Las Vegas featured more than 260 announcements.
- Highlights included eighth-generation TPUs, the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and an Agent Marketplace.
- Agent security, including capabilities tied to Wiz, was a major theme.
A year ago agents were experiments. Now the largest cloud providers sell them as products, with marketplaces and governance built in.
What happened
VPSRanking's recap listed the main announcements, and AIwire described how Vertex AI expanded into a full agent stack.
What it means for businesses
- Off-the-shelf agents. Common tasks can be bought rather than built.
- Integration still matters. Agents need clean connections to your website, CRM and data.
- Governance is built in. Choose tools with permissions and audit logs.
Buy, build or connect?
| Need | Best route |
|---|---|
| Generic tasks (summaries, email triage) | Buy from a marketplace. |
| Your unique process | Build a custom agent. |
| Website leads and bookings | Connect your site to your tools. |
| Sensitive data | Strict permissions and logs. |
Frequently asked questions
What was announced at Google Cloud Next '26?More than 260 announcements, including eighth-generation TPUs, the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and an Agent Marketplace.
More than 260 announcements, including eighth-generation TPUs, the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and an Agent Marketplace.
What is an agent marketplace?A catalogue of ready-made AI agents that businesses can add to their systems, similar to an app store.
A catalogue of ready-made AI agents that businesses can add to their systems, similar to an app store.
Do small businesses need Google Cloud to use AI agents?No. Many agents run inside tools you already use. What matters is connecting them safely to your data and website.
No. Many agents run inside tools you already use. What matters is connecting them safely to your data and website.
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