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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Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
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Akamai warns of surging DDoS attacks on financial firms
Sustained assaults are disrupting online banking and payments as EMEA becomes the main target for DDoS campaigns against lenders.
Google launches Gemini Omni Flash for video editing
Short-form creators can now edit clips with natural-language prompts as Google rolls its new video model out to Shorts, Create and Gemini.
Anthropic acquires Stainless to boost Claude integrations
The deal gives Anthropic direct control over tooling used by many developers, as Stainless winds down its hosted products and SDK generator.
Brivo launches AI-friendly API for security integrations
Security integrators could cut development time and costs as Brivo updates its platform for natural-language AI tools and wider software links.
CaptivateIQ launches AI agents for compensation planning
Teams could cut compensation planning from weeks to minutes as CaptivateIQ tests AI agents that automate plan building, operations and revenue planning.
Reap & TerraPay expand cross-border payout corridors
Businesses could see faster, cheaper international payouts as the tie-up lets funds settle through local clearing systems rather than correspondent banks.
Device code phishing surges across criminal toolkits
The scams can hand attackers Microsoft 365 access, as new kits and services make device code phishing easier to run at scale.
Sweet launches AI red-team agent to test attack paths
Security teams under pressure to prove real exploitability can now test live production systems for attack paths rather than theoretical flaws.
Versa study finds gap in network-security convergence
Shared ownership of security and networking is still rare at large US firms, leaving many exposed to breaches, delays and higher costs.
Intruder finds exposed MySQL databases in 26% of firms
The findings show many firms still leave internet-facing databases and admin tools open, giving attackers easy routes before flaws are even published.
ITC Infotech partners LayerLens on AI testing tools
Enterprises adopting AI will get new tools to assess model behaviour as ITC Infotech adds LayerLens' Stratix platform to its testing suite.
MongoDB adds AI tools for production agents in Atlas
Enterprises running AI agents can now cut infrastructure overhead, as MongoDB adds automated embeddings, memory and faster database performance.
Quantum Machines opens Delft R&D office after QHarbor deal
The deal gives the company a base in Delft, strengthening its European push and putting it closer to key quantum research partners.
PolyAI picks Kong to scale enterprise API platform
Enterprise customers using PolyAI’s Agent Studio should see easier onboarding and tighter governance as Kong Konnect underpins its API scale-up.
Cloudinary launches AI agents for media management
Media teams could cut manual tagging and approvals as Cloudinary makes its AI agents generally available across connected systems.
Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing
The new tools could let merchants sell inside AI apps and bill for token use in real time, while tightening fraud checks.
apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
Businesses can now run supplier, tax and sanctions checks through AI tools, as apexanalytix opens access to more than 280 million records.
Telxius joins Synamedia on multi-CDN streaming push
Streaming providers will be able to switch delivery networks mid-playback as Telxius adds its CDN to Synamedia’s Quortex Switch platform.
Klaviyo launches Custom Skills for Customer Agent AI tool
Brands can now tailor automated service to their own rules as Klaviyo opens its Customer Agent AI tool to custom functions and integrations.
Team Cymru launches MCP server for threat intelligence
Security teams can now feed AI agents internet-scale intelligence through a new protocol as Team Cymru opens access to Pure Signal customers.