What does it really take to move from AI pilots to intelligent enterprises that scale?

In this Season 17 opener of XTraw AI, the host Raghu Banda sits down with technology leader and CTO Siddharth Dixit for a thought-leadership conversation on architecting enterprise AI beyond the hype.

In this episode, we explore:

• What separates AI experiments from real enterprise intelligence?
• How should enterprises architect AI for scale, trust, and governance?
• What does leadership look like in an AI-first enterprise?

Tune in to kick off Season 17 of XTraw AI — a season dedicated to thought leadership, real-world experience, and the future of enterprise AI.

Happy predicting the future with AI technologies — and stay XTraw!

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What if the most important AI story of 2025 wasn’t a model launch—but a mindset shift?

In this Year-End Special and Season 16 finale of XTraw AI, we, the XTraws - Raghu, Lukas, Sesh and Manjeet step back from the headlines to tell the real story of AI in 2025. Quarter by quarter, we unpack how AI moved from experimentation to execution—reshaping infrastructure, products, ecosystems, and governance along the way.

This episode isn’t about hype. It’s about the signals that mattered, the consequences that followed, and what 2025 quietly set in motion for 2026 and beyond—including a preview of Season 17’s new thought-leadership series.

• How 2025 became the year AI turned industrial, operational, and governed

• Why agents, infrastructure, and energy—not just models—defined the year

• What the real lessons of 2025 mean as we head into Season 17 and the AI landscape of 2026

You can reach @ Lukas @ Sesh @ Manjeet @ RaghuWebsite with more details @ XTraw AI

In this episode of XTraw AI, we explore how to build AI systems that don’t collapse when they leave the lab. Enterprise Service Management strategist Noureddine Oirkha shares lessons from government and large-scale transformations on designing AI that is scalable, governed, and sustainable.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most AI pilots fail to scale — and how to avoid creating technical and organizational debt

• How reference architectures, versioning, and decision logs prevent brittle automations and expensive rebuilds

• Practical frameworks for operationalizing AI at scale across governments and large enterprises

Perfect for leaders moving from experiments to enterprise-wide AI programs.

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What if the most valuable customer data doesn’t come before the sale—but after it?

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Ken Rapp, CEO of Blustream, to explore how AI is reshaping post-purchase engagement and transforming the ownership journey into a continuous, intelligent conversation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why post-purchase is the new frontier: How brands lose critical signals after checkout—and how AI helps recover them through ongoing customer dialogue

• The power of zero-party data: How AI-driven, personalized messaging builds trust, reduces churn, and strengthens long-term retention

• From acquisition to ownership intelligence: How continuous feedback loops give brands a strategic edge beyond marketing and sales

Tune in to hear how AI is changing not just how products are sold—but how they’re experienced.

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In this special edition of the XTraw AI Podcast, we break down the new whitepaper Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture authored collaboratively by Raghu Banda, Shibaji Chandra, and Guillem Ona Vizcaíno. This episode offers an audio interpretation of the paper’s key ideas—linking AI strategy, architectural principles, SAP technologies, and the rise of agentic systems.

• How AI is reshaping Enterprise Architecture, from clean-core principles to runtime selection, data governance, and MLOps.

• Deep insights into SAP’s evolving AI landscape, including Joule, Joule Studio, Agentic AI, and Foundation Models.

• A practical, EA-aligned framework for evaluating use cases, integrating AI responsibly, and designing intelligent enterprise systems at scale.

You can reach @ Raghu @ Shibaji @ GuillemAnd the website @ XTraw AI

What do you get when a former Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse VP becomes a pioneer in AI-driven marketing? In this XTraw AI episode, host Raghu Banda sits down with Len Ward, Managing Partner at Commexis, to unpack the shift from “search and retrieve” to “solve my problem.”
We explore how AI workflows are reshaping marketing, sales, and operations—and what leaders must do now to stay competitive in an AI-native world.

Episode Highlights:The Marketing Revolution: Why AI is replacing “search” with “solutions” and what that means for customer engagement.

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• AI Workflow Engineering: How smart workflows cut inefficiencies and unlock new growth pathways.

• Leadership Misconceptions: The biggest mistakes CEOs and CMOs make when approaching AI—and how to fix them.

You can reach @ Len Ward

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Our Website @ XTraw AI

This special Thanksgiving edition of XTraw AI breaks down the biggest global AI news from November 2025 — recorded in two parts across travel days, time zones, and holiday chaos. The XTraw AI Quorum unpacks the month’s top breakthroughs in AI infrastructure, product launches, ecosystem moves, and governance shifts, all in a fast, digestible roundup.⭐Highlights:

• The biggest AI infra and investment moves shaping 2026 and beyond

• Agentic AI products and partnerships redefining the enterprise landscape

• Key global governance updates and what they mean for responsible AI

Our Website @ XTraw AIYou can reach @ Sesh @ Manjeet @ Lukas @ Banda

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with AI & SEO strategist Julian Goldie to unpack how AI workflows, intelligent link-building, and human-in-the-loop systems are transforming the future of organic growth.

This conversation goes deep into the playbooks Julian uses to rank brand-new websites, scale traffic with precision, and build communities that convert. Plus — the first part of this episode is an experimental behind-the-scenes look recorded in gallery mode, giving listeners a rare glimpse into how XTraw AI is produced before switching into speaker mode.

If you want to understand how AI can drive authority, credibility, and revenue at scale… this episode is for you.

⭐ Highlights:

• AI + SEO Mastery: How Julian ranks new sites fast using compound content flywheels, internal-link automations, and ethics-driven AI workflows.

• Future-Proof Growth: What still moves rankings today, what kills trust, and how to build communities that convert without vanity metrics.

• Behind the Scenes: A special experimental intro filmed in gallery mode showing XTraw AI’s real production process before transitioning into speaker mode.

You can reach @ Julian GoldieMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI