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

May 13, 2020 13 May'20
Backblaze S3-compatible APIs set up cloud battle

Backblaze releases S3-compatible APIs for its B2 Cloud Storage. Several vendor partners joined the launch with integrations. Uses include backup and archiving.
May 05, 2020 05 May'20
IBM, Red Hat move users toward edge computing, 5G networks

IBM and Red Hat have jumped into the edge computing market debuting a slew of products and services that work hand in glove with the existing hybrid cloud strategy it shares with Red Hat.
April 23, 2020 23 Apr'20
AWS launches Amazon AppFlow for SaaS integration

The newly launched Amazon AppFlow gives AWS an answer to the likes of Microsoft's Azure Logic Apps, for tying together its native services with SaaS application data.
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.

Cloud APIs and integration Get Started

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An FAQ on cloud APIs and application development

Cloud APIs offer self-service and automation. Find out how APIs streamline application development in the cloud and learn about the limitations imposed by a lack of standardization. Continue Reading
How to apply serverless in front-end cloud computing

As application front ends move to the cloud, it's important for app designers and cloud users to understand how serverless and other models affect performance and cost. Continue Reading
API key

An API key is a unique identifier used to connect to, or perform, an API call. Continue Reading

Evaluate Cloud APIs and integration Vendors & Products

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

A feature rundown of 6 popular API gateway tools

Plenty of vendors have jumped on the API gateway trend, which can make it difficult to choose the right one for you. We examine the key features of six popular gateway tools. Continue Reading
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

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

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.

How do I store secrets in AWS so they don't appear in my code?

To secure a cloud environment, IT teams must keep their application's secrets under wraps. Learn how AWS users can keep sensitive information out of their code with tools like Secrets Manager. Continue Reading
This 90-year-old business crushed application integration problems

By putting a microscope to a 90-year-old manufacturing company's digital transformation project, find out how application integration problems materialize and how to solve them. 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