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Why SAP, Progress, and NetApp are all acquiring their way into the data layer: Agentic AI demands it
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
SAP, Progress, and NetApp are acquiring data layer technologies to support agentic AI, which requires AI-native architectures that reduce data movement and friction by enabling agents to access data in place.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.
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Your AI model needs fast, direct data access to stay competitive in agentic AI. Expect buyers targeting data layer technology; your window to integrate or partner is now.
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