| | SEPTEMBER 20156CIOReviewCopyright © 2015 CIOReview, All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewSEPTEMBER 21 - 2015Managing EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorial StaffAlex D' SouzaJoan David Allwyn Joe Linda RebeccaT:510.565.7559 VisualizersMary RobertsPhilip ArcherSonia SacharStephen ThomasChetan.N API TECHNOLOGY SPECIALCIOReviewSalesFrom a development technique to business model driver, the Application Programming Interface (API) has solidified its position in the enterprise ecosystem. Now, organizations are utilizing API to monetize, reuse and share their core assets and extend the reach of existing services.APIs offer a way to unbolt the value of enterprises' digital assets and expand its reach through leveraging integration across the business--from partners to independent developers. This represents an opportunity for organizations to innovate and even to develop brand new business models. The rising convergence of social network, analytics, cloud computing and consumerization of IT has significantly changed the design and structure of API. Now enterprises are using RESTful APIs to engage with the ongoing and upcoming technological trends in a strategic and systematic way to underpin their digital ambitions. RESTful APIs are used in auto-documentation, and auto-tooling for an enhanced business process. From enabling a smooth exchange of information to proposing on-demand access to data and services, APIs will remain as the glue that binds the enterprise applications together. For an increased adoption of API, businesses can offer APIs which use protocols that developers prefer, and API management platforms that provide protocol translators to streamline the process. They can also revamp API format to meet the prerequisites of any mobile platforms or devices. In future, APIs will be seen adding features, reach, and context to new products and services, or become products and services themselves. On that note, we present to you a special edition on API Technology. We are featuring 20 most promising API Technology Solution Providers, listing the best vendors and consultants who provide key technology solutions and services related to the API. We hope this information will help you optimize your technology investments and deploy new capabilities.Jeevan GeorgeManaging Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialAPI: The Tool to Unfold Business ValueMailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.556.2400, F:510-894-8405 SEPTEMBER 21 - 2015, Volume 4 SE 69 Published by CIOReview To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com Kevin Morriskevin.morris@cioreview.comShashikanth Peetla
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