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July 2023

Legacy to Cloud Migration | The Pros and Cons

Evaluating your business’ legacy to cloud migration strategy is a necessary step for successful digital transformation. Legacy systems are old software applications and infrastructure that are still in use by businesses today. They were often built on outdated technologies and may not be compatible with modern cloud platforms. However, legacy systems can also provide a number of benefits, such as stability, reliability, and familiarity.

How APIs are Critical for Your Company's AI Strategy

With the rise of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence, the role of APIs has become increasingly crucial. The recent launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT API has generated significant interest and holds immense potential for businesses worldwide. Although much has been written on the topic of how to integrate ChatGPT into your existing product or application, there hasn’t been much discussion around how integrating your API into ChatGPT can power organizational insights and growth.

The Benefits of Oracle DBMS for Your Organization

Oracle Database—or Oracle DBMS—consolidates, stores, and retrieves large amounts of big data. With a market value of $253,206, Oracle Corporation is one of the largest technology companies in the world. But why use Oracle DBMS in your organization? In this post, learn the benefits of Oracle DBMS and how DreamFactory makes it easier to use this relational database management system. Here are the key things to know about the benefits of Oracle DBMS: Table of Contents.

What is a Legacy System and Why Are They in Use?

“Legacy system” is a phrase that professionals use a lot, and it has a lot of negative connotations. Some businesses feel they need to avoid legacy systems at all costs, while others find that most of their major operations depend on outdated software or processes. But even though a business may find older systems that run legacy applications are essential, it’s time to consider whether the risks are worth it. Here are the key things to know about legacy systems: Table of Contents.

What is Database Stored Procedure Modernization?

Your organization likely relies on stored procedures based on business logic that has worked well in the past. More recent evolutions in areas like application development, automation, open-source application code, workloads, and web services could mean that you need to reassess your stored procedures to find opportunities for improvement.

Types of APIs & Popular REST API Protocol

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are everywhere, and with good reason. These bits of software join apps and microservices together despite different programming languages, operating systems, and data formats. An API can integrate services that otherwise can’t communicate with each other. They lay the groundwork for the most successful digital transformation strategies and composable enterprises.

How to Access Mainframe Data with DreamFactory

Mainframes continue to play a pivotal role in today’s digital landscape, specifically in large-scale, mission-critical industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and government. Their impressive transaction handling capabilities, robust security mechanisms, and efficient resource management make them the go-to choice for organizations dealing with large volumes of sensitive, complex data.

Understanding SOAP Security

Cybersecurity is one of the top concerns for businesses today. Vulnerabilities make the news when they turn into expensive breaches. With the cloud so prevalent in today’s digital landscape, much attention has turned to API security. Network attacks aimed at APIs increased by an incredible 681% in 2021. Considering the continued popularity of SOAP (simple object access protocol) APIs, it is now a top priority for global IT leaders to learn SOAP’s security best practices.