AI That Acts, Not Just Chats: The Integration Advantage | feat. Craig Stasila

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: What “agentic AI” really is—and how it differs from chatbots or RPA.Why integration is the backbone of every AI system, connecting agents to real-world business data and actions through APIs.How SAP Integration Suite and event-driven architecture enable real-time data exchange, reliability, and secure AI access.How the Model Context Protocol (MCP) will shape the next generation of API and AI agent interoperability.Governance and safety frameworks ensuring humans stay in control as AI agents scale across business processes.Real-world use cases showing how integration and AI agents can optimize procurement, supply chains, and decision-making.Best practices and architectural patterns for balancing real-time responsiveness with data reliability.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:Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyWebsiteAbout the speakers: Craig StasilaSenior Director of Product MarketingWith 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: LinkedInHosted by Niklas SiemerSenior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology PlatformNiklas 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.Follow Niklas on: LinkedInConnect With the Unlocking SAP BTP PodcastFacebookLinkedInEmail UsMonthly SAP Business Technology Platform NewsletterMore about SAP Business Technology Platform:SAP Business Technology PlatformSAP BTP CommunitySAP BTP Product RoadmapSAP BTP InnobytesFeedback or podcast ideas? Write us an email at [email protected]