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Manage and secure data exchange with API management

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the indispensable links within modern IT architecture. They make it possible to exchange data securely and efficiently between internal systems, cloud applications, mobile platforms and external partners. However, as the number of integrations grows, so does the complexity.

Without centralised management and clear guidelines, risks arise such as insecure connections, a lack of oversight and limited flexibility. A future-proof digital infrastructure therefore requires well-designed and scalable API management.

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Growing need for connectivity and API management

API Management (APIM) encompasses all the processes that give an organisation control over the APIs that connect applications and data, both internally and in the cloud. It provides governance, security and insight into the use of these interfaces, which are crucial for digital collaboration. While APIs have been around for some time, the explosive growth of digital applications and customer-centric IT landscapes has created a much stronger need for advanced solutions to manage APIs and API-driven ecosystems.


In addition, more and more organisations are moving to a microservices architecture, an approach that is characteristic of cloud-native application development. This shift increases dependence on APIs and makes effective API Management essential for a flexible, secure and scalable digital infrastructure.

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The power of a modern API Management platform

Where API Management helps organisations gain control over the growing number of APIs within their IT landscape, a modern API Management platform provides the means to organise this in a structured and secure way. It enables IT teams to manage integrations centrally, carefully configure access rights and apply security consistently. In addition, the platform facilitates continuous monitoring and process automation, resulting in better insight and increased control.

This centralised approach not only enhances the security and reliability of digital integrations, but also creates the agility needed for innovation and scalable growth. As a result, API Management is evolving from technical administration into a strategic instrument within the organisation’s digital infrastructure.

API functionalities

Access control and security via the API gateway

Every API request passes through the API gateway, the central access point to your applications. The gateway automatically checks whether the calling party is authorised and forwards the request only after successful validation. It can also regulate API traffic through throttling to prevent peak loads and keep performance stable.

Transparency and access via the developer portal

 The developer portal serves as a central information hub for developers and users. Here they can discover available APIs, consult documentation and request access. This promotes reuse, accelerates integrations and increases adoption of your APIs. 

Insight and optimisation with reporting tools

 The platform collects extensive data on API usage. Reports provide insight into access patterns, performance, success rates and error messages. These analyses support optimisation of both technical performance and user management. 

Commercial opportunities via API monetisation

 For APIs offered on a paid basis, the platform provides support for monetisation. You define the pricing model yourself, per request, per user or on a subscription basis, and can easily manage the payment structure. 

Centralised management of complex IT landscapes

 API Management is ideally suited to organisations with multiple systems, such as ERP, CRM and logistics applications. Through automated access control, real-time monitoring and centralised management, a stable, scalable and secure integration network is created. 

Access control and security via the API gateway

Every API request passes through the API gateway, the central access point to your applications. The gateway automatically checks whether the calling party is authorised and forwards the request only after successful validation. It can also regulate API traffic through throttling to prevent peak loads and keep performance stable.

Transparency and access via the developer portal

 The developer portal serves as a central information hub for developers and users. Here they can discover available APIs, consult documentation and request access. This promotes reuse, accelerates integrations and increases adoption of your APIs. 

Insight and optimisation with reporting tools

 The platform collects extensive data on API usage. Reports provide insight into access patterns, performance, success rates and error messages. These analyses support optimisation of both technical performance and user management. 

Commercial opportunities via API monetisation

 For APIs offered on a paid basis, the platform provides support for monetisation. You define the pricing model yourself, per request, per user or on a subscription basis, and can easily manage the payment structure. 

Centralised management of complex IT landscapes

 API Management is ideally suited to organisations with multiple systems, such as ERP, CRM and logistics applications. Through automated access control, real-time monitoring and centralised management, a stable, scalable and secure integration network is created. 

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API Management within an iPaaS platform

At Emixa, advanced API Management platforms are used, including Boomi and Solace. These solutions are part of an Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), which enables organisations to design their digital infrastructure in a scalable, secure and future-proof way.

An iPaaS can be compared to a digital power strip: it connects different applications in your IT landscape, regardless of whether they run on-premise, in the cloud or in a hybrid setup. Standard connectors allow applications to be integrated quickly, while data is exchanged in real time.

In addition, an iPaaS platform offers extensive support for data integration, API management, event-driven architecture and end-to-end encrypted security, all within a user-friendly low-code environment.

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Boomi en Solace

Boomi is a powerful iPaaS platform that provides a central environment for developing, managing and securing your APIs and data flows, whether in the cloud, on-premise or in a hybrid setup. By using standard connectors and an intuitive low-code interface, integrations can be delivered rapidly without complex technical implementation. Boomi combines API management, data integration, monitoring and end-to-end encrypted security in a single scalable solution, enabling your organisation to design and manage its digital processes efficiently.

For real-time communication, Emixa uses Solace, a platform specialised in event-driven architecture (EDA). Through a robust event broker, messages are delivered extremely quickly and reliably, organised into topics. Thanks to flexible topic management, including the use of wildcards, applications can easily subscribe to relevant message streams. Solace is also highly scalable: multiple brokers form an event mesh, allowing systems and environments across your organisation to communicate with each other seamlessly.

Increase your innovation power with API Management

Higher productivity and faster time-to-market

Quickly create and publish any endpoint (such as FTP, databases or applications) as an on-premise or cloud-based API. Thanks to low-code development and standard connectors, integrations become operational within days, increasing development speed and shortening time-to-market.

Seamless customer and partner experiences

Combine data from multiple sources into composite applications and expose it in real time. Deliver consistent, integrated experiences to customers and partners, and provide secure, direct access to data and functionality via APIs.

Secure and controlled data management

Implement secure and consistent API access with support for role-based permissions, end-to-end encryption and throttling via the API gateway. Prevent overload and data breaches while meeting compliance and security requirements.

Real-time engagement

Grant controlled access to external systems for direct interaction with the platform. Support event-driven architectures and enable real-time communication through Solace’s scalable event mesh technology.

Maximum performance

Manage the full API lifecycle, from design to versioning and monitoring, in a single platform. Maintain control over performance, resolve bottlenecks early and continuously improve reliability and scalability.

Clear and consistent strategy

Work from one integrated environment within Boomi AtomSphere. Avoid fragmentation, prevent vendor lock-in and create a central, flexible integration layer that grows with your organisation.

Boomi

Connect applications, data, and devices in weeks rather than months and maintain an overview with centralised management and monitoring.

Solace

Make your architecture event-driven with Solace and ensure that the right data arrives at the right place in real time.

Integrations

Connect applications, machines and data into a single, seamless landscape, allowing information to flow smoothly through your organisation and processes to become truly end-to-end.

FAQ

What is API Management and why is it essential for digital transformation?

 API Management gives organisations control over their APIs, which is crucial for digital transformation in a hybrid cloud and API-driven economy. It provides the governance, security and visibility needed to exchange data securely and efficiently between internal systems, cloud applications and external partners. 

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Why is API Management becoming increasingly important for organisations?

 API Management is vital due to the growing need for connectivity and integration, especially with the rise of cloud-native applications and microservices architectures. As organisations integrate more systems and platforms, complexity increases exponentially.

Without centralised API Management, fragmentation arises in the integration landscape, resulting in security vulnerabilities, loss of visibility and operational inefficiency. A structured API strategy ensures that organisations can innovate and scale in a controlled way, regardless of the growth of their IT ecosystem. 

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What are the benefits of Boomi API Management?

 Boomi API Management offers consistent control across the entire API lifecycle, seamless integration and straightforward, automated management, including continuous updates and feature enhancements. Boomi incorporates API management as a native component of a broad iPaaS platform.

From data integration and API governance to monitoring and compliance, everything operates from a single, unified environment. This leads to shorter implementation cycles, lower total cost of ownership and allows IT teams to focus on strategic objectives rather than routine system administration. 

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How can API Management increase productivity and improve customer engagement?

 API Management boosts developer productivity through self-service capabilities and reusable API assets, accelerates time-to-market for new integrations and enables seamless, coordinated experiences for customers and partners. Through a central developer portal, technical teams can discover, document and consume APIs without relying on manual intervention from IT. 

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What are the key API management features for maximum performance?

 Centralised API lifecycle management provides complete visibility and control over all APIs. A robust platform combines API gateway capabilities with authentication, authorisation and rate limiting to prevent unauthorised access and manage system load effectively. Real-time monitoring and analytics capture telemetry on performance, availability and usage patterns, which is essential for proactive optimisation. Security is ensured through role-based access control, data encryption and audit trails. With versioning and deployment orchestration, organisations can evolve their API landscape reliably, supporting scalable growth regardless of API transaction volumes. 

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What is API Management and why is it essential for digital transformation?

 API Management gives organisations control over their APIs, which is crucial for digital transformation in a hybrid cloud and API-driven economy. It provides the governance, security and visibility needed to exchange data securely and efficiently between internal systems, cloud applications and external partners. 

Why is API Management becoming increasingly important for organisations?

 API Management is vital due to the growing need for connectivity and integration, especially with the rise of cloud-native applications and microservices architectures. As organisations integrate more systems and platforms, complexity increases exponentially.

Without centralised API Management, fragmentation arises in the integration landscape, resulting in security vulnerabilities, loss of visibility and operational inefficiency. A structured API strategy ensures that organisations can innovate and scale in a controlled way, regardless of the growth of their IT ecosystem. 

What are the benefits of Boomi API Management?

 Boomi API Management offers consistent control across the entire API lifecycle, seamless integration and straightforward, automated management, including continuous updates and feature enhancements. Boomi incorporates API management as a native component of a broad iPaaS platform.

From data integration and API governance to monitoring and compliance, everything operates from a single, unified environment. This leads to shorter implementation cycles, lower total cost of ownership and allows IT teams to focus on strategic objectives rather than routine system administration. 

How can API Management increase productivity and improve customer engagement?

 API Management boosts developer productivity through self-service capabilities and reusable API assets, accelerates time-to-market for new integrations and enables seamless, coordinated experiences for customers and partners. Through a central developer portal, technical teams can discover, document and consume APIs without relying on manual intervention from IT. 

What are the key API management features for maximum performance?

 Centralised API lifecycle management provides complete visibility and control over all APIs. A robust platform combines API gateway capabilities with authentication, authorisation and rate limiting to prevent unauthorised access and manage system load effectively. Real-time monitoring and analytics capture telemetry on performance, availability and usage patterns, which is essential for proactive optimisation. Security is ensured through role-based access control, data encryption and audit trails. With versioning and deployment orchestration, organisations can evolve their API landscape reliably, supporting scalable growth regardless of API transaction volumes. 

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