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Unlocking SAP BTP

Unlocking SAP BTP

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  • Inside SAP Sapphire 2026: Joule Studio and Autonomous Enterprise ft. André Borchert

    Inside SAP Sapphire 2026: Joule Studio and Autonomous Enterprise ft. André Borchert
    May 28 2026
    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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, you’ll learn: What fundamentally changed at SAP Sapphire2026 Why the idea that “AI will replace enterprise software” is misleading Where SAP differentiates in enterprise AIWhat the SAP Business AI Platform actually is How Joule Studio changes AI-first development The difference between intent-driven development and traditional coding How SAP approaches governance, enterprise context, and AI agents Why moving AI from prototype to production is still a major challenge What the future could look like for developers and business users =====Guest:André Borchert, Vice President and Head of Product Enablement & Engagement - SAP BTP Build Product Management, SAP SEAndré 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. Follow André on LinkedIn---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. Follow Maria on LinkedIn =====More about SAP Business Technology Platform:Joule StudioDiscover, evaluate, and adopt SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Business AI solutionsSAP Business Technology PlatformSAP BTP CommunitySAP BTP Product RoadmapApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeFacebookLinkedIn⁠Monthly Newsletter⁠Feedback or podcast ideas? Write us an email at: platformtalks@sap.com
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    22 mins
  • The Future of Integration with SAP BTP | feat. Dr. Achim Kraiss and Dr. Markus Winter

    The Future of Integration with SAP BTP | feat. Dr. Achim Kraiss and Dr. Markus Winter
    May 6 2026
    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.⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠=====Useful LinksGen AI based script optimizationAPI Anomaly Detection in SAP ISAPI Traffic PredictionGenerative AI based Integration Flow GenerationRoadMap· 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: platformtalks@sap.comSubscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast:⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠=====About the speakers:Dr. Achim KraissSenior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for SAP Integration SuiteFollow Dr. Achim on: LinkedInDr. Markus WinterVice President & Head of Product Management for SAP Integration SuiteFollow Dr. Markus on: LinkedInHosted by Gaurav DeyBTP Foundation, SAPFollow Gaurav on: SAP Community=====More about SAP Business Technology Platform:⁠⁠⁠SAP Business Technology Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Product Roadmap⁠⁠Subscribe to: Monthly SAP Business Technology Platform NewsletterFollow on: X │ LinkedIn │ YouTube │FacebookFeedback or podcast ideas? Write us an email at platformtalks@sap.com
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    39 mins
  • SAP BTP Data Center Expansion & Sovereign Cloud Strategy Explained (Sovereign Cloud vs. Sovereign Cloud On-Site) | feat. Matthias Rosker & Michael Schmidt

    SAP BTP Data Center Expansion & Sovereign Cloud Strategy Explained (Sovereign Cloud vs. Sovereign Cloud On-Site) | feat. Matthias Rosker & Michael Schmidt
    Mar 24 2026
    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.⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠In this episode, you'll learn:What’s behind SAP BTP’s accelerated data center expansion pace and how SAP is closing “capability gaps” across regionsWhy SAP is offering BTP on SAP Cloud Infrastructure (SCI) again—and what customer demand made inevitableThe four sovereignty dimensions: data, operational, technology, and legal sovereigntySovereign Cloud vs Sovereign Cloud On-Site: what changes when SAP brings the stack into your data centerHow SAP approaches service availability: a “core services everywhere” model (e.g., Integration Suite, runtimes, persistence)Commercial reality: standardized pricing across public cloud options, with sovereign offerings priced differently based on added controlsPractical ways to stay current: Discovery Center + Roadmap Explorer + SAP Community updates =====Useful Links⁠SAP Discovery Center⁠⁠SAP Roadmap Explorer⁠⁠SAP Sovereign Cloud⁠Subscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast:⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠=====About the speakers:Matthias Rosker Head of BTP Data Center Strategy & Geo expansionMatthias 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.Follow on: ⁠LinkedIn⁠Michael SchmidtHead of PlusOne Central Engineering - SAP Cloud InfrastructureMichael 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.Follow on: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ or ⁠Github⁠Hosted 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: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠=====Connect 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 Roadmap⁠⁠
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    43 mins
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