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AI NewsHow Hex Thinks Shared Context Will Unlock Enterprise AI ROI

How Hex Thinks Shared Context Will Unlock Enterprise AI ROI

1:33 PM IST · August 21, 2026

How Hex Thinks Shared Context Will Unlock Enterprise AI ROI

As enterprises move beyond AI pilots, shared context and open infrastructure will determine whether intelligent agents deliver measurable business value at scale.

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