AWS announced Agentic Overlays, a thin wrapper layer that converts legacy REST services into AI agents compatible with A2A and MCP protocols, enabling enterprises to add agentic capabilities without rebuilding infrastructure.

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Retrofit, Don't Rebuild: AWS Agentic Overlays for Legacy Enterprise Transformation

Overview

FAQ

What is an Agentic Overlay?

It is a thin wrapper layer that converts traditional REST services into AI agents capable of A2A interactions and exposing REST APIs as MCP-compatible tools.

How does this benefit MENA enterprises?

It allows enterprises to modernize legacy systems without full rebuilds, reducing costs and speeding adoption in sectors like banking and energy.

Does it require changes to existing infrastructure?

No, it operates as an overlay without modifying original code or running parallel infrastructures.

Source: AWS Machine Learning

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