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Our methods and challenges of integrating 100+ SaaS APIs

In the era of big data, where information serves as the lifeblood of digital interconnectedness, the ability to seamlessly harness and analyze data is paramount. Data, with its transformative potential, connects the world, enables deep analysis, and underpins critical decision-making processes. At Databox, our mission is to empower businesses to enhance their performance through robust data analytics.

Day 0 Service Mesh: A Simplified Approach for Building Microservices

The acceleration of microservices and containerized workloads has revolutionized software delivery at scale. However, these distributed architectures also introduce significant complexity around networking, security, and observability. As development teams grappled with reliability and governance issues, the service mesh pattern emerged to simplify management.

Gateway API vs Ingress: The Future of Kubernetes Networking

As Kubernetes has become the de facto orchestration platform for deploying cloud native applications, networking and traffic management have emerged as pivotal challenges when managing access to services and infrastructure. The core Kubernetes Ingress resource addresses basic Layer 7 (L7) routing needs but has limitations in terms of flexibility, functionality, and standardization.

MuleSoft vs. Apigee: Choosing the Right PI Management Provider

As businesses move toward digital transformation to harness the efficiency of new technologies, they need reliable ways to connect their SaaS applications and other tools. Adopting the right API management platform can make that task much easier. As you explore your options, you will likely find a lot of information about MuleSoft Anypoint and Apigee Edge. The following comparison will help you determine whether one of these API management platforms matches your needs.

11 Best Boomi Alternatives for 2024

Boomi, previously known as Dell Boomi, is a well-known software provider for enterprise integration. It manages all the information and data that needs to flow between different companies, systems, and applications. Boomi products are designed to offer the best possible performance with the lowest possible latency. However, not everyone can afford or has room in their budget for this particular product.

API Security - Implementing API Security by Design

In this video, Frank Kilcommins from SmartBear and our special guest, José Haro Peralta, author of "Microservice APIs" demonstrate practical steps, workflow tricks, and the essential tools you need to beef up your API security, from start to finish, including design and development. They recap on the initial Security-By-Design session, to cover OWASP Risks, AuthNZ nuances, Common Design Vulnerabilities before going on a Hands-On walkthrough delivering an API with security in mind from the get go!

7 Signs You Need a Service Mesh

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern applications and cloud native architectures, the need for efficient, scalable, and secure communication between services is paramount. Enter the service mesh — a versatile platform designed to address various challenges in securing, connecting, and observing microservices. In this post, we’ll cover seven signs that indicate it may be time for your organization to adopt a service mesh.

The API Gateway and the Future of Cloud Native Applications #WordsUnplugged

In this episode of #WordsUnplugged, Chris Davey and Nuwan Dias take a closer look at the Gateway API and its importance in Kubernetes environments. Learn about the challenges of adoption and why education and evangelism are crucial for understanding the flexible and powerful nature of the Gateway API compared to the Ingress specification. Our hosts also touch on how this could impact API Gateway vendors and highlight areas for potential differentiation beyond the standard specification.