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How AI Agents Actually Call APIs: 5 Common Misconceptions

Ever wondered how AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs) connect to real-world data and services? It’s not magic—it’s a well-structured process. This video breaks down the five most common misunderstandings about how LLMs call APIs, databases, and other custom tools. We explain the crucial role of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in creating reliable and powerful AI agents. In this video, we'll cover.

APIs, SDKs, & iFrames: A Practical Guide to Embedded BI

Looking to embed analytics into your software? Your method of integration boils down to a key trade-off between cost, time, and customization. Book a demo and see how Yellowfin makes embedding analytics easy. As a software product owner, you already know that embedded analytics is a game-changer for delivering a great user experience and creating a truly data-driven user experience.

Nigeria's Open Banking: A Technical Blueprint for CIOs and CISOs

The launch of Nigeria's open banking era is a mandate that is rapidly moving from a regulatory concept to a technical requirement. For CIOs and CISOs of Nigerian banks, this shift presents both a significant compliance challenge and a strategic opportunity. The primary concerns are maintaining security while exposing customer data, understanding the specific technology needed, and ensuring the investment delivers ROI are paramount.

SmartBear Named a Challenger in the First-Ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI-Augmented Software Testing Tools

For decades, testing was about ensuring predictable outcomes in mostly static environments. Today, AI-driven applications are dynamic, adaptive, and sometimes unpredictable. That raises the stakes for quality engineering. When Gartner rolls out a brand-new Magic Quadrant, it’s a big deal to those of us in the software industry. We believe it signifies a new, innovative tech has officially arrived on the global stage.

OPC UA to REST API: Kepware & Ignition Integration Guide 2025

Looking to integrate industrial data with modern web applications? Here's the gist: Kepware collects OPC UA data from industrial devices, while Ignition processes and shares it as REST APIs. Together, they bridge industrial systems with web tools like dashboards, mobile apps, and cloud analytics. Key Takeaways: 1. Kepware acts as an OPC UA server, gathering and converting data from industrial devices. 2.

What You Need To Know About Root Cause Analysis

You know that frustrating moment when something goes wrong at work, and everyone immediately rushes to quick fixes without truly understanding the root of the problem? This is where root cause analysis (RCA) comes in to help. Let me guide you through everything you need to know about this effective problem-solving method that can transform how you address challenges in your organization.

Merge API Management & Identity to Unlock Your API Platform's Potential

This is the sixth post in a series about reasons to attend API Summit 2025. Check out the previous post here. APIs empower every enterprise function, starting from seamless customer experiences to efficient internal operations. As a matter of fact, APIs are the foundational technology that fuels the advancements in AI, MCP, agentic, and autonomous systems. They're the critical connective tissue that allows data, intelligence, and actions to flow securely and reliably across ecosystems.