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The Convergence of Graph-Theoretic Architectures and Agentic Artificial Intelligence in Optimizing Multi-Cloud Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cost Dynamics and Resource Allocation

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Dr. Alistair Sterling ¹ ,

⁴ Department of Computational Systems and Data Science, University of Melbourne, Australia

Abstract

The rapid evolution of cloud computing environments has transitioned from simple storage and compute provisioning to a complex, multi-layered ecosystem characterized by extreme volatility in demand and pricing. This research investigates the synthesis of graph-theoretic conceptual designs and agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to address the persistent challenges of resource allocation, cost optimization, and dynamic pricing within private and hybrid cloud infrastructures. By leveraging foundational principles of directed graphs and predictive analytics, this study explores how autonomous agents can navigate the "data lake" paradigm to provide real-time, cost-effective scaling solutions. The methodology focuses on a descriptive analysis of heuristic algorithms, reinforcement learning models, and deep learning architectures as proposed in contemporary literature. The findings suggest that the integration of AI as an epistemic technology fundamentally alters the scientific approach to cloud management, enabling private providers to reinvigorate their market position through adaptive pricing strategies and anomaly detection. This article provides an extensive theoretical elaboration on the shift from static resource management to a dynamic, AI-driven framework, highlighting the ethical implications and technical hurdles of implementing such systems in a globalized big data landscape.

Keywords

Agentic AI, Cloud Computing, Graph Theory, Dynamic Pricing

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