Federation
Also called: Federated Architecture
An interoperability pattern in which multiple independent systems, organizations, or services collaborate under shared protocols and standards while retaining their own governance, control, and autonomy.
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Discovery Protocol
A protocol that defines how agents or services advertise their capabilities, discover available resources, and retrieve metadata needed for interaction.
Coordination ProtocolA defined set of rules and message flows that enables multiple agents to coordinate actions, exchange information, and achieve shared goals.
Agent-to-AgentA2AA communication paradigm that enables AI agents to exchange information, coordinate actions, negotiate tasks, and collaborate using standardized protocols.