In this episode of Azure on Air, Lex sits down with Dan Boss, Technology leader at Valorem Reply, to explore why integration platforms are no longer just "middleware" - they're essential for solving data chaos, governance, and AI adoption in modern enterprises. Links: ➢Watch the recordings of the sessions at INTEGRATE 2025: ➢Also check out the #1 platform to supercharge your Microsoft Azure cost monitoring: ➢ Try out Turbo360 with a 15-day free trial at: Key moments: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - The Evolution of Integration Platforms 02:30 - Integration Platforms as More Than Middleware 04:00 - The Data Chaos Problem 06:30 - The Role of Canonical Models 08:00 - AI and Data Quality 10:30 - Starting Small with Integration 12:00 - Event Streaming and Data Logging 14:00 - Real World Example 16:00 - Key Takeaways 17:00 - Closing Remarks #Integration #Integrationsolutions #Middleware