Cloud APIs and integration

APIs enable users and software to connect to cloud applications. Keep up with the latest news and techniques to build cloud APIs, maintain and secure them with the right management tools and navigate public cloud providers' lengthy lists of API services. Also, review general best practices for integrating cloud resources and applications.

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Cloud APIs and integration News

August 08, 2019 08 Aug'19
Mesosphere's Kubernetes pivot sets stage for IT vendor attrition

Mesosphere becomes D2iQ, and affirms that Kubernetes is eating the world. Is IT entering a golden age of interoperability, or on the verge of mass consolidation?
June 26, 2019 26 Jun'19
Netflix content engineers pick GraphQL over REST, Falcor

When the Netflix content engineering team chose a data query language for a new system to pull data from a variety of back-end services, they passed over REST to go with GraphQL.
June 04, 2019 04 Jun'19
Citrix CEO David Henshall addresses Citrix news, sale rumors

In this Q&A, Citrix CEO David Henshall touches on sale rumors, the growth of cloud subscriptions and the importance of providing customers with options.
May 28, 2019 28 May'19
GitHub Enterprise security, monitoring tools target large orgs

Additional tools and services in GitHub Enterprise, such as security vulnerability alerts and auditing for open source dependencies, seek to satisfy the company's large customers.

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Cloud APIs and integration Get Started

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How to build Azure Functions with PowerShell

Follow along with Anthony Howell as he gives a step-by-step demonstration to help you use PowerShell to kick start your Azure Functions app. Continue Reading
Integration as a Service (IaaS)

Integration as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud-based delivery model that strives to connect on-premise data with data located in cloud-based applications. Continue Reading
cloud integration

Cloud integration is the act of combining different cloud-based systems into an integral whole. The term may also refer to joining cloud-based systems with on-premises systems. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Cloud APIs and integration Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

TOSCA and other cloud standardization efforts stall

As enterprises continue to work with multiple cloud models, they are sure to face integration, interoperability and portability issues. Cloud standards may still be the answer. Continue Reading
Azure API Management consumption tier targets serverless

Azure's API Management consumption tier is built to manage serverless APIs, but it lacks many features users take for granted. Find out if its benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Continue Reading
What are common uses for cloud AI APIs?

Curious about AI? See top use cases of how cloud-based AI APIs and services can boost application functionality. Continue Reading

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Manage Cloud APIs and integration

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Manage cloud APIs wisely with these 4 tips

Users can get caught in the weeds of APIs in the cloud. Learn the best tools, top factors and cost optimization techniques for cloud APIs to maximize application performance. Continue Reading
Mock services create parity between local and cloud dev environments

Developers don't want to run into issues when moving between local and cloud development environments. Find out how to get parity between the two. Continue Reading
Untangle cloud application integration spiderwebs

A migration is a big feat, but once you are in cloud it's not a 'set it and forget it' situation. Enterprises should take a closer look at integrations and connections. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Cloud APIs and integration Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Why it's time to implement secure API best practices

APIs are everywhere, and that's just one reason they're so difficult to keep secure. Expert Tom Nolle outlines a detailed, multipart security strategy. Continue Reading
Techniques for optimizing microservice performance in the cloud

Learn how to prevent bottlenecks, create efficient deployment and avoid security issues to ensure optimal microservice performance in the cloud. Continue Reading
Strategies for adopting continuous software development for cloud

Management buy-in, along with the right mix of tools and staff, are critical to successfully implement continuous app development for cloud. Continue Reading

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