The Ultimate Guide to Application Programming Interface

2026 · Asian Edition

Also known as API.

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) serve as vital bridges that connect different software applications, enabling them to communicate and share data seamlessly. This integration is the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, powering everything from cloud services and mobile applications to fintech innovations and IoT devices.

Our collection of stories explores the multifaceted role APIs play across various industries, highlighting partnerships that bolster cloud security, advances in API protection, and the increasing adoption of APIs in areas like open banking and digital transformation. Readers will gain insights into how API management, security challenges, and emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of software development and business collaboration.

Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or business leader, exploring these narratives will deepen your understanding of APIs' critical role in driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly interconnected world.

Asian Application Programming Interface news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · API · Firewalls
Last week
Agentic era and the UI transition
Gartner · API · Digital Transformation
Last week
Boomi tops 2026 Gartner iPaaS rankings for execution
Gartner · API · SaaS
Last month
Oracle named IDC MarketScape leader in AI trade finance
IDC MarketScape · API · Digital Transformation
Last month
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
Gartner · API · Manufacturing
Last month
Expert columns
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
By Srinivas Gutta of Adactin
This month
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
By Will LaForest of Confluent
This month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
By Aaron Crowe of Eagle Eye
Last month
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last month
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
Last month
Women in tech must demand more than token PR support
By Safaque Kagdi
Last month
Why more SaaS vendors are embedding data quality into their core platforms
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator
By Richard Black
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
The end of standalone CDPs?
By Robin Grochol of Twilio
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?
By Steven Schuler of Twilio
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
3 essential steps to scaling conversational AI for customer engagement
By Andy O’Dower of Twilio
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products
By Marty Hungerford of BRX
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Interviews
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Last week
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
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About Virtualisation
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About Support
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About Collaboration
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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About Cloud Services
Tue, 14th May 2024
LTP partners with Finery Markets to enhance crypto spot transactions
About Crypto
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Colt delivers 1000 Versa SD-WAN services spanning 55 nations
About Network Infrastructure
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space launch second phase of digital currency project
About Near Field Communication
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Boomi and APU collaborate for digital transformation in dairy sector
About Cloud Services
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Arise by INFINITAS and Google Cloud partner to aid open innovation
About Cloud Services
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
Tonik chooses Noname Security to safeguard digital platform
About Banking
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
8x8 supplies SMS API to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia
About Cloud Services
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
Swiggy launches Builders Club for AI commerce developers
About IT Department
Today
Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
About Small Business
Last week
LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents
About Data Protection
Last week
Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows
About Marketing
Last week
CIS launches AI security guides for models & agents
About Digital Transformation
Last week
Conductor launches AgentStack for AI search visibility
About Marketing
Last week
PHP firms face tougher hunt for skilled developers
About Trends & Predictions
This month
Appdome launches backend risk APIs for mobile fraud
About Software-as-a-Service
This month
American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection
About Cloud Services
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