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What does it take to securely connect AI agents with enterprise systems? In this episode, we explore the MCP Gateway in SAP Integration Suite and how it realizes the MCP Server capability for enterprise AI.
You'll learn how the MCP Gateway serves as the runtime layer that exposes enterprise APIs, tools, and backend services as MCP-compatible endpoints, enabling AI agents to securely discover and invoke business capabilities. We also discuss how it provides enterprise-grade features such as security, authentication, traffic management, intelligent routing, and multi-protocol connectivity, while ensuring governed and controlled access to enterprise systems.
What actually mattered at SAP Sapphire 2026 and what does it mean for developers, business users, and the future of enterprise AI?
In this episode of Unlocking SAP BTP, new co-host Maria Radde sits down with André Borchert, Vice President and Head of Product Enablement & Engagement for SAP BTP Build Product Management at SAP, to break down SAP’s evolving vision for the Autonomous Enterprise and the role Joule Studio plays in the future of AI-first development. Andre also explains why the idea that “AI will replace enterprise software” is one of the biggest misconceptions in tech right now.
Together, they unpack why SAP’s approach to AI goes far beyond simply adding copilots or assistants to existing software. Instead, SAP is rethinking how enterprise AI actually works by connecting AI agents, business data, governance, and workflows into one unified experience.
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Guest:
André Borchert, Vice President and Head of Product Enablement & Engagement - SAP BTP Build Product Management, SAP SE
André leads SAP´s Cross-Product Management Team for Application Development, Automation and Integration focusing on Early Adopter Customer Engagement, Line of business Stakeholder Management, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships as well Technical Enablement and Product Support. Andre is the driving force behind our outbound product management and enablement, ensuring the successful adoption of SAP’s AI-first development portfolio. His team is living at the intersection of product innovation and real-world customer adoption.
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Host:
Maria Radde, Project Specialist, SAP BTP Platform Product Management
As a Project Specialist within SAP BTP Platform Product Management, Maria works at the intersection of technology, collaboration, and process improvement. With a strong background in Agile ways of working, she enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex cloud environments while keeping people at the center of the process. She’s known for being curious, hands-on, and someone who takes ownership, always looking for practical solutions that work across teams and cultures. Maria values open collaboration and believes the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and honest conversations.
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Host Gaurav Dey is joined by Dr. Achim Kraiss and Dr. Markus Winter to discuss how integration is evolving on SAP Business Technology Platform and why it has become the foundation for building intelligent, AI-ready enterprises.
In this episode, we dive into the evolving integration landscape shaped by cloud, hybrid, edge, and multi-cloud environments. From AI agents and intelligent automation to event-driven architectures and API-first strategies, this episode explores what it takes to move from experimentation to enterprise-scale execution.
Replacing disconnected integration tools with a single integration platform as a service (iPaaS), you can innovate faster and integrate across hybrid and multi-cloud landscapes. In this episode we will discuss why integration has become mission-critical for modern enterprises, how SAP Integration Suite helps organizations simplify complexity, and the role of AI in enabling intelligent and agentic integration.
From practical benefits to common myths and advice for customers just starting their modernization journey, this conversation offers clear guidance on building a future-ready integration strategy. Whether you are starting your modernization journey or scaling AI initiatives, this episode offers practical insights on how to build a strong, future-ready integration foundation on SAP BTP.
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· What's New for SAP Business Technology Platform
· Register for SAP Sapphire
· Upcoming Hands-on workshops registration page - Events Tab
· SAP BTP Innobytes
· SAP BTP Garage
· SAP BTP Roadmap Explorer
· Reach us at: [email protected]
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About the speakers:
Dr. Achim Kraiss
Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for SAP Integration Suite
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Dr. Markus Winter
Vice President & Head of Product Management for SAP Integration Suite
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Hosted by Gaurav Dey
BTP Foundation, SAP
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Niklas Siemer sits down with Matthias Rosker (Head of SAP BTP Data Center Strategy & Geo Expansion) and Michael Schmidt (Head of PlusOne Central Engineering – SAP Cloud Infrastructure) to explain the “why” behind SAP BTP’s rapid regional expansion—and why sovereignty has become a defining pillar of cloud strategy.
You’ll hear how SAP is harmonizing global location strategy (hyperscalers + SAP-owned regions), why BTP is increasingly the foundation layer for SAP’s cloud portfolio, and what’s driving demand for data residency, operational control, and technical independence—especially in public sector and regulated industries.
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About the speakers:
Matthias Rosker
Head of BTP Data Center Strategy & Geo expansion
Matthias is a skilled IT professional with over 29 years of experience in Enterprise Software and Cloud Services and Infrastructure. At SAP SE, Matthias currently serves as Head of SAP BTP Data Center Strategy and Geo Expansion and held various roles in Management, Architecture and Program Management. In his function as a Development Executive, he combines business and technology to drive solution delivery around the globe into many different environments, considering local technical, security and compliance needs. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering.
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Michael Schmidt
Head of PlusOne Central Engineering - SAP Cloud Infrastructure
Michael is Head of PlusOne Central Engineering at SAP, leading the engineering unit that delivers SAP Cloud Infrastructure worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, he was one of the first engineers to champion Kubernetes at SAP, introducing container technologies to the organization and transforming large-scale cloud operations. Now managing fleets of productive Kubernetes clusters across 16+ global regions, Michael combines deep technical expertise across the full stack with a passion for mentoring engineers and driving cloud-native transformation. When he's not architecting infrastructure at scale, you'll find him perfecting specialty coffee or designing new 3D printing projects.
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Hosted by Niklas Siemer
Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform
Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform.
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Niklas Siemer is joined by Sascha Vierlinger, Product Manager for SAP Key Management service, to unpack customer-owned encryption in cloud landscapes—and why more organizations want control of the “last layer” of trust: the keys.
They walk through why encryption matters more in the cloud, the difference between SAP-managed vs. customer-managed keys, and what a modern Key Management Service (KMS) needs to deliver: secure key storage, lifecycle controls (enable/disable/delete), auditability, and operational safeguards like the four-eyes principle. The conversation also covers the classic “red button” scenario (cutting off access fast in an emergency), and how SAP’s new KMS is designed as a more scalable, central approach compared to the legacy SAP Data Custodian KMS.
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About the speakers:
Sascha Vierlinger
Product Manager, SAP Key Management Service
Sascha is Product Manager for Key Management at SAP. He has more than 15 years of SAP experience in consulting and product management and is certified SAP Enterprise Architect.
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Hosted by Niklas Siemer
Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform
Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform.
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Host Niklas Siemer is joined by Maria Kondratyeva, Product Manager for Joule Studio in SAP Build, for a deep dive into the newly announced SAP Build Agent Builder, a major step forward in helping organizations create their own custom AI Agents.
Niklas and Maria explore how SAP Build empowers low code and no code users to create content-based agents, while developers can extend capabilities using APIs, SAP Build Actions, and Model Context Protocol servers for deeper integration. They also highlight practical enterprise examples such as compensation proposal agents and warehouse operations agents that show how AI agents reduce manual work, accelerate decision making, and orchestrate processes across heterogeneous landscapes.
Whether you are a developer, architect, or process owner, this episode unpacks what it takes to operationalize AI responsibly. You will hear how SAP is approaching governance, human in the loop checks, Cloud ALM observability, and the future of agent-to-agent communication as Agent Builder becomes available on December 19.
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Plus, Maria shares her favorite hobbies, why tea is her daily companion, and two book recommendations that shaped her thinking on AI and complex systems.
Don’t miss this episode if you want to understand how SAP Build, Joule Studio, and SAP BTP are helping enterprises move from exploration to hands-on success in the era of AI Agents.
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Skill Builder content to get started with:
· Basic Trial
· Joule Studio Tutorials
· Architecture Overview
· Discovery Center Mission
· Setting Up Joule Studio for All Customer Flowsand Entitlement Levels
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About the speakers:
Maria Kondratyeva
Product Manager, SAP Build
Maria is a Product Manager for Joule Studio in SAP Build, currently focusing on the Agent Builder experience that empowers users to design, test, and deploy AI Agents with ease. She is passionate about making enterprise AI approachable and practical, and outside of work, she enjoys yoga and Pilates, balancing activity with quiet moments of creativity and reflection.
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Hosted by Niklas Siemer
Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform
Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform.
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Niklas Siemer is joined by Craig Stasila, Senior Director of Product Marketing at SAP, to unpack how integration is the missing link powering the next generation of agentic AI.
From the rise of autonomous agents to real-world enterprise applications, they explore why AI cannot deliver meaningful business value without strong integration foundations. You’ll hear how SAP Integration Suite, APIs, and event-driven architectures are evolving to make AI agents smarter, safer, and more connected than ever before.
They also dive into the newly announced support for MCP in SAP Integration Suite, how it standardizes communication between AI agents and business systems, and what this means for developers and architects working to operationalize AI across the enterprise.
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Plus, hear Craig’s take on ska music, mixology, and how the DIY mindset of punk rock mirrors today’s rapid experimentation in AI and integration innovation.
Don’t miss this deep dive into how SAP BTP and Integration Suite are helping enterprises move from hype to hands-on success in the era of agentic AI.
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About the speakers:
Craig Stasila
Senior Director of Product Marketing
With extensive experience in integration and enterprise automation, Craig has been a key player in the SAP ecosystem since 1998. He’s held diverse roles: from integration consultant to product manager and successfully connected countless systems, even an SAP system to a toaster. In his current role, he uses his passion and deep knowledge to engage users and help them harness the power of SAP Integration Suite.
Outside of work, Craig cherishes spending time with his wife and daughters, pickup basketball games, and indulging in mixing craft cocktails. He also loves attending live music shows featuring under-the-radar bands. Whether you’re into tech, family life, unique hobbies, or punk rock music, Craig is always up for an engaging conversation.
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Hosted by Niklas Siemer
Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform
Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform.
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Niklas Siemer is joined by Craig Stasila, Senior Director of Product Marketing at SAP, to unpack how integration is the missing link powering the next generation of agentic AI.
From the rise of autonomous agents to real-world enterprise applications, they explore why AI cannot deliver meaningful business value without strong integration foundations. You’ll hear how SAP Integration Suite, APIs, and event-driven architectures are evolving to make AI agents smarter, safer, and more connected than ever before.
They also dive into the newly announced support for MCP in SAP Integration Suite, how it standardizes communication between AI agents and business systems, and what this means for developers and architects working to operationalize AI across the enterprise.
Also in this episode:
Plus, hear Craig’s take on ska music, mixology, and how the DIY mindset of punk rock mirrors today’s rapid experimentation in AI and integration innovation.
Don’t miss this deep dive into how SAP BTP and Integration Suite are helping enterprises move from hype to hands-on success in the era of agentic AI.
Subscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast:
About the speakers:
Craig Stasila
Senior Director of Product Marketing
With extensive experience in integration and enterprise automation, Craig has been a key player in the SAP ecosystem since 1998. He’s held diverse roles: from integration consultant to product manager and successfully connected countless systems, even an SAP system to a toaster. In his current role, he uses his passion and deep knowledge to engage users and help them harness the power of SAP Integration Suite.
Outside of work, Craig cherishes spending time with his wife and daughters, pickup basketball games, and indulging in mixing craft cocktails. He also loves attending live music shows featuring under-the-radar bands. Whether you’re into tech, family life, unique hobbies, or punk rock music, Craig is always up for an engaging conversation.
Follow Craig on: LinkedIn
Hosted by Niklas Siemer
Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform
Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform.
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Gaurav Dey is joined by San Tran, Product Manager for SAP Business Data Cloud, to discuss the groundbreaking partnership between SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Databricks. They chat how SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) is driving AI-first enterprise transformation through seamless SAP Data Sphere integration, zero-copy data sharing, and advanced AI/ML workflows.
Also, hear how Business Data Fabric and SAP Business AI are enabling future-ready enterprise IT, making it easier than ever to turn enterprise data into real business value. From hands-on use cases like cash flow forecasting, margin analysis, and attrition analysis to practical tips for engineers and data scientists, you’ll get a front-row seat to digital transformation outcomes that matter.
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Niklas Siemer is joined by Marco Matha to dive deep into the concept of “clean core” and its critical role in enterprise transformation. Learn why keeping your SAP systems clean, up-to-date, and extensible is more important than ever in today’s fast-paced tech landscape.
Niklas and Marco break down SAP’s new clean core levels using relatable metaphors, explain the evolution from the classic extensibility model, and share practical advice for developers and architects. Learn about essential tools like the SAP Discovery Center, Guidance Framework, and ABAP Test Cockpit, and get actionable best practices for your clean core journey. Whether you’re a seasoned SAP developer or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights, real-world examples, and even a few personal recommendations to inspire your next steps.
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About the speakers:
Marco Matha
Product Manager SAP Business Technology Platform
Marco is part of the SAP BTP Product Management organization.
He is responsible for all topics around Extensibility and expert for Clean Core and the SAP Application Extension Methodology.
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Hosted by Niklas Siemer
Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform
Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform.
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