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
Dentsu UK&I links Meta creator APIs to planning tool
Marketers can now move from creator discovery to paid activation faster as Dentsu UK&I ties Meta data into its planning platform.
Nextcloud launches global partner scheme for app vendors
Customers could soon get thousands more workplace apps as Nextcloud seeks to lift its store from 600 to 6,000 within a year.
Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production
As fleets of autonomous agents move into daily use, teams are wrestling with crashes, credentials and recovery that model demos never cover.
Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android
Android 17 users will get a status bar space to track AI tasks and reply in place, as Google expands its operating-system AI push.
Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17
Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.
ManageEngine launches marketplace with 170 extensions
Enterprises can now add more tailored IT tools after the new Marketplace passed 170 extensions and 10,000 downloads worldwide.
Amazon EKS adds Kubernetes rollback option for clusters
Administrators can now reverse failed EKS upgrades within seven days, reducing rebuilds and easing pressure on teams running many clusters.
Euromonitor revamps Passport with AI chat & Copilot
Customers can now query Euromonitor's Passport data in Microsoft apps and other AI tools as the firm widens API access across all datasets.
Anthropic links Claude Science to NVIDIA BioNeMo tools
Pharmaceutical researchers could speed up discovery workflows as Anthropic's new Claude Science beta gains access to NVIDIA's BioNeMo tools.
onPhase taps TransferMate for cross-border payments
Finance teams will be able to handle overseas supplier payments inside onPhase, as the software maker adds TransferMate as its exclusive partner.
RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments
The tie-up should speed remittances and multi-currency transfers for millions of RedotPay users as stablecoin payments expand globally.
Amazon WorkSpaces gains AI agent access for desktop apps
Legacy desktop software can now be automated without new APIs, as Amazon Web Services opens WorkSpaces applications to AI agents under existing controls.
Vivek Kumar unveils framework for AI connector risks
Enterprise AI deployments may be exposing sensitive data through overlooked connector permissions, according to a new governance framework from Vivek Kumar.
Google launches remote MCP server for Gemini Enterprise
External coding tools can now reach Google Cloud models and notebooks via an open protocol, while IAM Deny policies keep access tightly governed.
FAR Labs opens access to cheaper AI inference platform
Developers facing rising AI bills can now register for early access to FAR Labs' platform, which claims lower inference costs on some models.
Kong links Insomnia 13 with Konnect for API workflow
Developers can now avoid manual test setup as Kong's new link keeps API definitions, environments and credentials aligned across Insomnia and Konnect.
Featherless.ai & Z.ai launch GLM 5.2 access worldwide
Access to advanced coding tools is becoming a bigger concern as Featherless.ai hosts Z.ai's GLM 5.2, an open-source model aimed at software teams.
New Relic launches Autopilot & Ground Truth for AI
Businesses running AI agents may now route incident response and observability data through New Relic's new tools, aimed at cutting operational toil.
bunq opens banking platform to European businesses
European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.
OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise
Enterprise users can now see credit spend by person, product and model, helping finance teams spot adoption trends and control costs more tightly.