Q01 · AI & AgentsAdopt— SteadyHorizon: Now

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Grounding model outputs in your own retrieved content.

RAG has graduated from pattern to platform primitive — most production LLM features now ship with a retrieval layer by default. The remaining work is less about the technique and more about retrieval quality, chunking and evaluation.

Signals behind this placement

  • —Retrieval is now a default component in most production LLM feature architectures, not an add-on.
  • —Vendor roadmaps have shifted from "does it support RAG" to retrieval quality and evaluation tooling.

Sequencing

Builds on Vector & Hybrid Search

Enables Agentic Workflows

ProductData

From the Technology & SaaS Emerging Technology & Innovation Radar, Edition 2026.1, published 2026-10-01.

An independent, industry-agnostic radar curated by Shailesh Kumar.