This article was originally called How to future-proof IT for digital transformation and published on Gigabit. Few trends have been at the fore more than digital transformation in recent years. Could 2020 be the year where reality finally catches up with the hype? Recent research has revealed that nearly every organization is currently planning digital […]
Most organizations today have a governance strategy depending on their industry. Policies such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or other acts influence a company’s governance strategy. However, these types of policies are often abstract and only provide mandates on “what” but not on “how” to govern an IT infrastructure […]
What is an API developer experience? It sounds similar to user experience (UX), right? Almost – API developer experience (DX) is the practice of understanding how developers work, and more importantly, optimizing the experience they have through the whole lifecycle of an API. The developer experience has lately evolved from user experience because it sees […]
In November, we published a story on how Salesforce uses MuleSoft to improve employee onboarding. Over the coming months, we will be highlighting the various ways Salesforce has transformed by leveraging MuleSoft and an API-led approach. Today, we will cover how Salesforce enabled this operational shift using a MuleSoft strategy called C4E.
Let’s face it: digital transformation isn’t about digitizing. Every company is already using digital information and software applications, and those who are converting paper records and processes to digital ones are hardly getting ahead of the curve. Digital transformation is about surviving and thriving in the digital economy. Where the 20th century industrial economy was […]
Like any product, APIs and client apps that use APIs have their own lifecycles. They each experience their own Create, Publish, Realize, Maintain, and Retire phases. When things go well, services will experience important use (and re-use) and grow to maturity to provide significant contributions to your company’s performance. And client apps will use APIs […]
After working with thousands of enterprise customers around the world, MuleSoft has learned that API-led connectivity brings major benefits to organizations, like increased speed, agility, and scalability. Now, CIOs and chief architects across all industries can measure these benefits objectively. We recently hosted a webinar featuring best practices and frameworks for articulating the value of […]
Security is one of the most critical requirements when we’re talking about developing modern APIs. But implementing this requirement can also be a straightforward task — today, we’re going to walk through a modern approach using the OpenID Connect mechanism to secure an API deployed in Anypoint Platform.
In 2018, there were 6,500 data breaches reported, exposing billions of records for potential misuse. In today’s digitally connected world, security is almost always top-of-mind for businesses to keep their records are safe and secure. It’s critical for organizations to implement API security best practices to keep their integrations and the data that travels between […]
Today’s enterprises are increasingly dependent on all types of APIs and applications for flexibility and rapid development. However, if even one component of this chain breaks, it can have a ripple effect on its dependents, ultimately sacrificing customer experience and impacting the overall business. Meanwhile, the demand on IT is only getting higher, and the […]