The Ultimate Guide to Application Programming Interface
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Application Programming Interface (API).
What to know about Application Programming Interface
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.
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Recent Application Programming Interface News
Amex GBT launches Claude AI connector for bookings
Business travellers can now book policy-compliant flights and hotels inside Claude, as Amex GBT pushes AI agents from search to transactions.
Kong opens Milan & Paris offices amid Europe growth
Customer demand across Europe has fuelled a 72% rise in Kong's regional base, prompting new offices in Milan and Paris.
Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams
Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.
OpenPayd joins Fireblocks payments network in UK & Europe
Institutions using Fireblocks can now tap OpenPayd's sterling and euro rails without extra integration, widening access to stablecoin payment flows.
Yubico's YubiKey 5.8 adds digital signing features
The update could let companies use a single security key to approve payments, documents and AI actions without custom cryptography.
Salt Security launches Australian base for AI security
Australian enterprises can now keep AI security data in-country as Salt's Sydney setup meets growing demand for local hosting and compliance.
Mithra AI launches to verify enterprise AI responses
Businesses using AI face growing pressure to prove answers are accurate and authorised, as Mithra AI adds cryptographic checks to enterprise data.
Salt Security expands Policy Hub to 100 AI policies
Enterprise teams can now switch on controls for AI agents and APIs faster, with Salt Security bundling 100 pre-built policies into its Policy Hub.
NVIDIA touts Vera Rubin for agentic AI post-training
Agentic AI systems are driving a shift to continuous post-training, which NVIDIA says will shape future demand for its Vera Rubin platform.
Google Cloud unveils 13 Gemini Enterprise agent demos
Developers can now use Google Cloud's examples to build and govern Gemini-powered agents for approvals, compliance and data workflows.
Prem launches Enclave for secure sovereign AI clusters
Sensitive data can now be processed on standard GPU clusters without leaving customer control, as Prem's Enclave targets regulated sectors.
Google Cloud sets out AI security plan with Gemini & Wiz
Defenders could gain a faster edge against AI-driven attacks as Google Cloud ties Gemini, Wiz, CodeMender and Mandiant into one platform.
GitLab 19.2 adds AI tools for security & workflows
The update aims to cut review bottlenecks by auto-fixing vulnerable dependencies and surfacing code flaws scanners often miss.
Fourthline & Veridas merge in identity verification push
Demand for digital identity checks is rising as fraud and compliance risks mount, with the merged group spanning more than 50 countries.
Akamai joins WWT AI security model for NVIDIA systems
The tie-up gives enterprises a layered way to secure AI systems without sacrificing performance, as demand for larger workloads grows.
CSI acquires Qolo to expand embedded finance offering
The deal gives community banks more tools to compete with larger rivals as demand rises for embedded finance, real-time payments and cash visibility.
Akamai warns commerce is top target for AI bot attacks
Nearly half of commerce traffic across Akamai's network came from AI bots by late 2025, raising fraud and DDoS risks for retailers.
Lufthansa Cargo adopts IATA ONE Record in live use
Shipment data can now move between major air cargo systems in live use, a step that could improve visibility and cut manual handling.
Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools
Developers are using the queue to smooth AI traffic and protect services from spikes, as AWS adds higher throughput, security and recovery tools.
eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign
Users will get portfolio alerts, trading tools and crypto custody in one redesign as eToro expands AI assistant Tori across devices.