Tobin South

This talk explores what it means for Model Communication Protocol (MCP) to be enterprise-ready, moving beyond basic tool-use capabilities to address the complexities of production environments. It highlights the evolution from simple chatbot interactions to sophisticated AI agents that require robust security, management, and scalability, particularly when integrating with internal enterprise systems. The core thesis is that while MCP offers a standardized way for AI to interact with external resources, achieving enterprise readiness involves overcoming significant challenges in authentication, authorization, and operational management.