Introducing API Access Management: Connecting and Securing APIs in the Cloud

Think about the last time you went home after dinner with friends. You pulled out your cell phone and hailed a ride using an app. As a customer, you had a seamless experience with just a few taps. But the backend technology that made it possible was actually a tapestry of interwoven apps, connected into one unified experience using APIs. The rideshare app used another app’s API to visualise how far away potential cars were, and to trigger a text to you when the driver was on the way. Once in the car, the driver greeted you by name, used a third-party map service for directions, and then at the end of the ride, another app processed your payment for the trip.

Today, a company’s ability to deliver an easy, personalised and integrated experience using these disparate services is expected. And it’s bigger than hailing