The biggest news this week came from the Linux Foundation, which launched the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol on June 23. This new open standard—originally created by Google—solves a major collaboration problem: how AI agents from different companies can securely communicate and share tasks. The protocol allows agents to discover each other, swap information safely, and coordinate actions across various platforms. For example, an inventory management agent could now directly request data from a shipping agent without human help. Over 100 tech companies support A2A, making it a universal solution for agent teamwork. Jim Zemlin of the Linux Foundation stated this will "unlock the next era of agent-to-agent powered productivity" by ensuring neutral, open collaboration.

New data from KPMG's June 26 report shows why agent collaboration matters now more than ever. Their survey revealed that 33% of organizations have actively deployed AI agents—triple the number from earlier this year. Significantly, 82% of business leaders believe their industry will transform within two years due to AI agents working together. The report emphasizes that multi-agent systems—where groups of specialized AI assistants handle tasks like customer service or logistics—are becoming critical for competition. Companies like IBM already use collaborative agents to resolve tech issues 60% faster, while retailers like H&M see sales jump when agents team up to guide shoppers.

The Agentic AI Summit 2025 emerged as another key collaboration driver this week. Though the application deadline passed on June 22, the August event at UC Berkeley will showcase breakthroughs in agent reasoning and joint problem-solving. Presenters will demonstrate how agents can share responsibilities—like one agent researching while another negotiates deals. A major focus will be solving agent identity management, where systems struggle to assign secure permissions when multiple agents collaborate. This summit reflects the industry's push toward standardized teamwork frameworks that could work across countries and industries.

Together, these developments mark a turning point for practical agent collaboration. The A2A protocol provides the technical backbone for secure teamwork, while real-world deployments prove its business value. As KPMG notes, 46% of companies now equally prioritize efficiency and revenue growth through agent teams—showing collaboration isn't just experimental anymore. With open standards like A2A and events like the Agentic AI Summit driving innovation, AI assistants worldwide are poised to tackle complex challenges through coordinated efforts.