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.

December 07, 2021 07 Dec'21
MuleSoft to add API management, governance tools

MuleSoft plans to release tools to catalog and manage APIs across multi-cloud environments to reduce redundancy, apply governance policies and build compliance.
November 30, 2021 30 Nov'21
Partners get AWS Data Exchange, container market updates

New Data Exchange capabilities avoid ETL and provide consistent API governance, while a container marketplace update supports an expanded set of Kubernetes management tools.
March 03, 2021 03 Mar'21
Microsoft ACS going GA with preview of Teams integration

Microsoft Azure Communication Services is now in preview, with deep integration with Microsoft Teams so developers can build real-time user experiences.
September 09, 2020 09 Sep'20
New Red Hat Marketplace pushes OpenShift to hybrid clouds

A new Red Hat marketplace is a one-stop shop for 50 OpenShift-certified applications that can operate like cloud services.

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open API (public API)

Review this definition to learn about open APIs, also known as a public APIs, including their associated benefits, industry use cases and unique attributes. Continue Reading
cloud automation

Cloud automation is a broad term that refers to the processes and tools an organization uses to reduce the manual efforts associated with provisioning and managing cloud computing workloads and services. Continue Reading
Amazon API Gateway

Amazon API Gateway is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) feature that enables developers to connect non-AWS applications to AWS back-end resources, such as servers and code. Continue Reading

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Compare Azure DevOps vs. GitHub for CI/CD pipelines

GitHub is a more recognized name in the development community than Azure DevOps, but now that Microsoft owns both tools, developers need to see how they differ and work together. Continue Reading
The Elasticsearch sideshow and why Algolia is the better bet

Elastic and AWS continue to make headlines over their licensing dispute, but the bickering avoids an important question: Is Elasticsearch still the right tool for the job? Continue Reading
Explore 6 popular API gateway tools and how to choose one

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

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Start managing with these Microsoft Graph API features

Microsoft Graph offers several administrative advantages when handling jobs on Microsoft 365 and Azure AD, but be aware of some potential trouble spots when employing this technology. Continue Reading
12 key steps for a successful cloud migration

Ready to move your on-premises apps to the cloud? From rehosting vs. redesigning to testing and monitoring, follow these key steps for a successful cloud migration. Continue Reading
5 bad practices that lead to insecure APIs in cloud computing

API security often feels complicated. However, your IT team will go a long way in securing its services if it avoids these common pitfalls in API design and implementation. Continue Reading

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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