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Today, APIs are a necessity of modern enterprise
IT. There are now more than 16,500 APIs in
existence, and this is likely only the tip of the
iceberg.
To that end, companies have a few options when
it comes to creating APIs and putting them in
place. But among all the choices, only one reigns
supreme: the API integration platform.
Here are 10 reasons why an API integration
platform is ideal for any organization.
10 Reasons You Need an API Integration Platform

You need an API integration
platform to connect cloud apps.
When it comes to connecting cloud apps, APIs are the standard.
Most legacy integration technology, like ESBs, were designed in the
on-premise era, and struggle to support modern API-connectivity
beyond the firewall.
The gravity of apps has shifted to the cloud, and it no longer makes
sense to house the platform that connects all these clouds behind
your firewall.
Simply put, an API Integration platform born in the cloud is
necessary to connect today’s modern cloud APIs.

platform so you can meet the
need of best-of-breed solutions.
Many departments, including 96 percent of account and finance
teams, are now building their own solutions—assembling their own
platforms—by pulling together best-of-breed solutions that handle
specific tasks and datasets.
With an API integration platform, departments are able to easily
connect the best apps and tools available. This way, they can replace
all-encompassing, yet inadequate options with a sleek and highly
effective stack.

platform to quickly and
easily create new APIs.
Until recently, if you needed an API, you had two main options:
reuse one that’s already available, which could be limited in its
functionality, or use or build one from scratch via code, which is
typically time-consuming and difficult.
API integration platforms, however, now offer a third option. With
just the click of a few buttons, you can create an API from an existing
integration, saving you time and money while also finally fully
leveraging your existing technology investments.

platform to get value from
existing and legacy data
sources.
Old data often remains underutilized is because it can be difficult to
access and subsequently integrated into current systems.
With an API integration platform, an enterprise can create its own
APIs just for internal uses. This enables a business to more easily
extract data from older servers and databases as well as reuse
business logic and workflows that are already working.

platform to compose new
apps with ease.
Many popular apps at their core consist of previously existing
technology (think Uber, Instagram and WhatsApp) that is tied
together in a unique or innovative way using APIs.
New enterprise apps can be composed in the exact same way.
Through the use of an API integration platform, teams can quickly
and simply connect disparate technology or expose existing
integrations as APIs or microservices to bring new apps to market
faster than ever before.

platform to make your teams
more strategic.
At organizations where API creation is manual, teams of developers
and other IT staff are mandatory. Similarly, enterprise departments
that lack integrated stacks often hire staff members specifically to
handle one or two apps.
With an API integration platform in place, not only can a team of
developers focus their efforts elsewhere on strategic projects (say,
composing new revenue-generating apps, for instance), but often
fewer people are needed to keep every department productive.

platform to improve team
productivity across the
board.
For developers, coders and other members of the IT department,
API integration platforms serve as a huge boon to productivity.
API integration platforms provide similar benefits to other
enterprise departments, too. Not only does this technology enable
best-of-breed stacks to become a reality, but such platforms often
allow even non-technical teams to create and manage their own
APIs if desired.

platform, because it’s easier
than managing each API
individually.
As API use skyrockets, keeping tabs on all the APIs in place can be an
exhausting and time-consuming effort.
API integration platforms, however, can significantly reduce this
administrative burden.
By serving as a single pane of glass for all deployed and created APIs,
this kind of integration platform simplifies management, security
and overview processes.

platform, because it’s better
than going it alone.
APIs made by outside parties might offer documentation, but good
luck getting in touch with the likes of Google or Amazon for any
specific queries.
API integration platform providers often have in-house experts that
can be called upon if necessary. This level of support can go a long
way toward ensuring that a business is getting the most out of all of
its APIs and other IT investments.

You need an API
integration platform for
future-proofing
enterprise integration.
Machine learning, wearables and the Internet of
Things are just some of the tech trends poised to
dramatically change the enterprise IT landscape in the
future.
With an API integration platform in place,
organizations can be sure they have the capabilities to
effectively integrate these new technologies as they
grow and mature.

To learn how to get the most
from an API integration
platform, download the free
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