VK Tech Releases Offline-Capable VK AI Space 26.3 for Secure Enterprise AI Agents
VK Tech has released version 26.3 of its enterprise AI platform VK AI Space, designed to let organizations run generative AI agents completely offline on customer-owned infrastructure.
The updated platform combines seven integrated modules that handle model connections, knowledge base operations, and the creation of autonomous AI agents. These agents can execute complex tasks inside corporate systems, including API calls, database queries, file operations, and interactions with other internal tools.
Version 26.3 supports multi-step scenarios involving several agents working together. Components can be deployed individually or as a full suite, giving customers flexibility in how they integrate the technology.
Security and governance features have been significantly expanded. The platform offers response validation against test datasets, strict limits on agent actions, and configurable checks for requests, responses, and tool invocations. When an operation requires approval, the agent pauses and requests confirmation from an employee.
Administrative controls include role-based access management, resource quotas, and detailed audit logs. VK Tech stated that the release passed formal testing that specifically verified full functionality without any external network connectivity.
Additional capabilities include multi-level memory, libraries of ready-made components, and hooks that serve as control points for customizing agent behavior.
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