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

November 08, 2019 08 Nov'19
IBM's financial services cloud offers developer opportunity

IBM hopes to bring developers to its new financial services cloud that runs on the IBM Cloud platform and uses Red Hat OpenShift as its Kubernetes environment.
October 04, 2019 04 Oct'19
Boomi platform adds API management, EDA support

The latest Boomi updates allow users to speed up implementation and allow IT pros to take better advantage of their data and applications.
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.

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Cloud APIs and integration Get Started

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Integrate applications with these 4 Azure integration tools

Integration can ensure consistent and scalable workflows in cloud applications, even connected to on-premises resources. Evaluate tools and services Azure offers for the task. Continue Reading
Get up to speed on Azure's serverless functionality

With so many serverless tools on the market, it can be difficult to pick the right one. Review some of the features of Azure serverless options to help you choose. Continue Reading
open API (public API)

An open API, also known as a public API, is an application programming interface made publically available to software developers. 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

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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
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

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