AI agents are autonomous software entities that perform specific tasks or decisions. Orchestration coordinates multiple agents, managing their interactions and workflows to achieve complex objectives effectively.
Individual AI agents operate on defined inputs using specialized models or rules. Orchestration platforms oversee agent communication, task assignment, and timing, ensuring agents collaborate without conflicts, prioritize actions, and handle failures smoothly.
For product managers, AI agents plus orchestration enable scalable solutions by breaking down complex tasks into manageable units. This improves responsiveness, reduces costs through task automation, and enhances user experience with faster, reliable AI-driven features. It also supports easier updates and integration of new capabilities.