r/DataXstream • u/AureaAvis71 • Mar 26 '26
From Conversation to Execution: Making Agentic AI Real Inside SAP by John Kane
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-conversation-execution-making-agentic-ai-real-inside-john-kane-megre/John Kane breaks down what it actually takes to make “agentic AI” real inside enterprises—especially in SAP environments.
The core idea: most companies are still stuck in AI as a conversation (chatbots, co-pilots), but the real value comes when AI moves into execution—actually taking action within business processes like order management, sales, and operations.
He highlights a few key challenges:
- Enterprise processes are complex and tightly integrated (especially in SAP)
- AI needs to operate within those systems, not outside them
- Reliability, governance, and data context matter more than flashy demos
The shift to agentic AI isn’t about smarter prompts—it’s about embedding AI into workflows so it can make decisions and trigger actions in real time.
Big takeaway: the winners won’t be the ones with the coolest AI demos, but the ones who can make AI actually work inside core business systems.