计算机行业：MCP开启智能体新时代

Investment Rating - Industry investment rating: Stronger than the market, maintained [1] Core Viewpoints - The AI Agent market is expected to reach a scale of $5.4 billion in 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.8% from 2025 to 2030, driven by increasing demand for automation, advancements in natural language processing (NLP), and the growing need for personalized customer experiences [4] - The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is revolutionizing the connection between AI models and external applications, with major companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google supporting the protocol, which enhances compatibility and is expected to reshape the AI industry structure [4] - Key stocks related to the MCP ecosystem include: 1) Development side: UCloud, Zhongchuang Co., Ltd. 2) Application side: Hengfeng Information, Sanwei Xinan, Zhuoyue Information, Wangsu Technology, Kingsoft Office [4] Summary by Sections AI Agent Market - The AI Agent is evolving towards multimodal and vertical applications, with major players racing to establish their presence in the commercial application era [7][16] - The AI Agent ecosystem is categorized into three types: 1) Basic model vendors with computing power and data entry 2) Development platforms like ByteDance's Kouzi and HiAgent 3) Application technology vendors focusing on vertical scenarios [16] MCP Protocol - MCP serves as a universal interface for AI models, allowing seamless interaction with various data sources and tools, enhancing reliability and efficiency in AI systems [34][35] - Major tech giants are embracing the MCP ecosystem, which is expected to lead to a surge in AI capabilities and commercialization efficiency [35] Related Stocks - The report identifies key stocks associated with the MCP ecosystem, including those involved in both the development and application sides of the technology [45][46]