Unlocking SAP BTP

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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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why who controls the key is effectively who controls the data (especially in regulated industries).
The three models for key control: Sub-managed keys, Bring Your Own Key (BYOK), and Hold Your Own Key (HYOK).
What "key lifecycle" really means (rotation, disabling, deletion—and the very real risks).
How SAP's new KMS supports stronger governance with audit logs and multi-party approvals.
What to expect commercially (licensed product + connections) and how this fits with SAP BTP usage.

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Useful Links

Key Management Service Product Documentation
More about GRC and cybersecurity

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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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Also in this episode:

What Joule Skills are and how they compare to AI Agents
Why agentic AI requires orchestration, autonomy, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints
How SAP Build supports both low-code content-based agents and pro-code options
How MCP unlocks safer, more standardized integration for AI agents
How SAP is approaching governance, versioning, observability, and Cloud ALM integration
What to expect on December 19 when Agent Builder becomes generally available
How to prepare today using Joule Skill Builder, learning journeys, and hands-on missions

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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Useful Links Discussed In The Show

Skill Builder content to get started with:
·       Basic Trial 
·       Joule Studio Tutorials
·       Architecture Overview
·       Discovery Center Mission
Learning Journey
How to Get Started with Joule Studio Blog
·      Setting Up Joule Studio for All Customer Flowsand Entitlement Levels

Partner blogs for inspiration:
KPMG
TheValueChain
DXC
Sovanta
Pricefx
LexerX
Redwood
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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.
Follow Niklas on: ⁠LinkedIn

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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: 
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.
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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.
Follow Niklas on: LinkedIn

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

In this episode we are discussing the groundbreaking partnership between SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Databricks. We discuss how SAP BTP is driving AI-first enterprise transformation through seamless SAP Datasphere integration, zero-copy data sharing, and advanced AI/ML workflows.

Also, 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.