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Last January I wrote a State of the API Economy 2019 blog. Going into this year it was not my intention to write another, but there were a few new observations that extended last year’s content that I wanted to share. So, let’s take a look at what is going on as we enter 2020… [caption id=...
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The latest release of API Connect and Datapower is here! This release comes with the following new features and addresses 48 APARs. You can locate the latest release notes here: IBM API Connect & IBM DataPower Gateway Release Highlights: Sending Email with Hostname We know...
“ Effective API programs lay the foundations for digital transformation by enabling organizations to build a platform and develop an ecosystem. ” With this statement Gartner introduces their most recent Magic Quadrant for Full Lifecycle API Management. In 2012 IBM API Connect (V1)...
One of the primary goals of API management software is to enable application teams to deploy APIs in a safe, decoupled way. As discussed out our previous post “ Is API management a centralized or decentralized approach? ”, effective API management technology empowers application teams...
Note: This article deals with API Connect v5 and v5C gateways in APICv2018 What is IBM API Connect? API Connect is a platform to create, manage, and securely socialize information via APIs. This centralized platform allows multiple API providers to deliver services and portals to...
There are many ways to split and organize teams in IBM API Connect but there are some considerations which can influence the decisions when deciding whether to split at the Provider Organization, Catalog or Space level. Architectural Overview Architectural Topology Overview ...
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The Practical Test Pyramid is a common methodology for implementing a testing strategy. In this article we will consider how this applies to an IBM API Connect solution. We will explore the following topics: Practical Test Pyramid Requirements Test types - Unit Test ...
Thanks again for making IBM's API Management the undisputed #1 in market share– for the second year in a row! [caption id="attachment 11119" align="aligncenter" width="182"] Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay [/caption] IBM's API Connect solution has repeated this year as the...
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The UK's Royal Mail Group is one of the oldest mail carriers in the world – pre-dated only by the mail services of Portugal, and of the Roman Empire. The modern Royal Mail, explains Martin Moore (Royal Mail Platform Director), has been innovating with cloud for some time – exposing its APIs in a...
Some IT organizations have realized they would be far more successful if they brought the business on-board in their API initiative. But, it has been common that neither the business or IT really want to do this. In some cases, IT is concerned about not being ready to meet a flood of business...