In 2023, we presented Spendesk’s journey to launching a public REST API, enabling customers and system integrators to connect spend management with any external software. Three years later, the platform integration landscape has fundamentally shifted. This session explores our evolution from traditional REST APIs to embracing Model Context Protocol (MCP), positioning Spendesk for an AI-agent-powered future. We’ll share:
– The Technical Pivot: How we architected MCP tools alongside our existing API infrastructure, addressing security, authentication, and backwards compatibility challenges – Real Adoption Data: What happened when we gave customers both options – the gap between requested features and actual usage patterns tells a surprising story – Security in the Tool Era: Our approach to securing MCP-based access in regulated finance environments, including lessons learned from early implementations – The Vision: How MCP is reshaping our product strategy and what we believe the future of finance platforms looks like when AI agents become first-class citizens
Attendees will leave with practical insights on navigating the shift from request-response APIs to tool-based architectures, real-world adoption metrics, and a framework for deciding when (and when not) to implement MCP alongside traditional APIs.
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