Traefik API Sandbox, Rapid + Nokia, Probely + Snyk

The API Changelog issue 2024.47

This is issue 2024.47 of the API Changelog, a mix of API news, commentary, and opinion. In this issue, you'll get to know the most relevant API-related information from the week of November 11, 2024. Subscribe now, so you never miss an issue of the API Changelog.

News highlight

Rapid's API technology, combined with Nokia's Network as Code, will boost operator revenues by standardizing network function exposure. This partnership facilitates API lifecycle management and connects operators to a worldwide developer community.

Finland's Nokia has acquired Rapid's technology assets, including the world's largest API hub and its research and development unit. This acquisition is part of Nokia's strategy to expand its network API product roadmap and lead the API ecosystem of operators, systems integrators, independent software vendors, and hyperscalers to utilize 5G and 4G network capabilities and monetize network assets. The integration of Rapid's API technology with Nokia's Network as Code platform will enable operators to integrate their networks, control API usage, enhance API lifecycle management, and collaborate with Rapid's global developer base on its public API marketplace.

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Announcements

Traefik Labs unveils an API Sandbox as a Service for faster mock API development and upgrades its leadership with Traefik Proxy v3.2 supporting GatewayAPI 1.2. These enhancements boost its standing in application connectivity and API management. See additional coverage on MorningStar.

Today, Zwift revealed a fresh expansion with a tribute to its first ~5km Jarvis Island route and six new dynamic routes. Zwift's new workout API allows third-party platforms to push tailored workouts quickly, a feature recently utilized by multiple dynamic training platforms.

Snowflake is enhancing collaboration with new marketplace features and integrating container services for flexible app development. The Egress Cost Optimizer and security updates aim to improve data management efficiencies and reduce risk.

AWS Control Tower customers can now programmatically fix control drift with the ResetEnabledControl API. Control drifts are corrections for changes made outside the AWS Control Tower's governance.

Solo.io has donated its Gloo Gateway to the CNCF, aiming to create an omnidirectional API connectivity solution. The company also launched several projects to enhance cloud-native connectivity, including Istio's Ambient mode and advanced security for AI. See additional coverage on Cloud Native Now.

Emulate Energy and Smartcar team up to leverage EV charging in enhancing grid stability and reducing energy peaks. Smartcar's developer tools will facilitate precise EV charging control, which is essential for Emulate's energy optimization solutions. See additional coverage on Renewable Energy Magazine.

Telefonica, MasOrange, and Vodafone Group jointly established Europe's first Open Gateway lab with i2CAT to foster API adoption and use case development. Hosted in Barcelona, the lab promotes interoperability for developers through consensus-building and innovative API creation to enhance the digital ecosystem. See additional coverage on Telecom TV, Telefónica, Capacity, and TyN.

Funding and M&A

Snyk has announced its 11th acquisition, Probely, to integrate 'modern' DAST and enhance API and web application security testing. The addition will improve Snyk's offerings for AI-related development and embed testing within the software development process. See additional coverage on Fintech Global.

Singular and Seedcamp led the investment to fuel Prelude's expansion and mobile-focused product enhancement. The startup streamlines SMS verification and user engagement, serving enterprises globally with its unified API platform. See additional coverage on techeu.

Seattle-based startup TestSprite raised $1.5 million to enhance automated software testing with AI agents. TestSprite aims to double its 12-member team after advancing from Techstars Miami with AI-driven testing leadership potential.

AI

Segmind, a leader in Generative AI, introduces Dedicated API Endpoints for custom, scalable AI projects using private GPU clusters. The feature offers cost-effective performance control for varied demands, enhancing AI integration across industries.

CoachCat, the first AI coaching app to integrate wearable data, offers personalized cycling training, now syncing directly with Zwift. Zwift users benefit from seamless workout transfers and analysis, enhancing their performance with CoachCat's adaptive AI coaching.

F5 has introduced its AI Gateway for improved application-API-LLM interplay, boosting enterprise AI with security and optimization. The gateway integrates with existing F5 platforms and adapts to any cloud or data center, paving the way for secure, efficient AI scaling.

Qwant and Ecosia are collaborating to create their European search index, reducing reliance on Microsoft's Bing and Google. The joint venture, European Search Perspective (EUP), aims to innovate, particularly in generative AI, and will start with French and German traffic.

Nous Research has unveiled the Forge Reasoning API Beta and Nous Chat to improve real-time AI reasoning and scalability. These projects offer quicker, context-aware responses and make advanced AI more practical for wider use.

Snowflake is launching Snowflake Intelligence, integrating analytics and external data with chatbot development. The platform utilizes machine learning, AI services like Cortex, and a chat API for conversational experiences. See additional coverage on Inside AI News.

Fintech and Crypto

SpiderRock introduces FLEX Option Pricing and Analytics to enhance trading and risk management via MLink API. The API allows customized data input and provides access to real-time market data for diverse option pricing. See additional coverage on businesswire.

RCBC has launched a digital marketplace at the Singapore FinTech Festival, a first in Southeast Asia, for banking service automation. This platform, backed by APIwiz, will allow real-time API management and the creation of new services for customers and partners.

Surecomp has partnered with BNP Paribas and Vanderlande to pilot a Swift and ICC-designed connectivity standard for trade finance. The new API-driven standard allows real-time, automated guarantee requests between corporates and banks, promising efficiency and ease of implementation. See additional coverage on The Asian Banker and The Paypers.

Clear Capital launched its Property Analytics API to enhance consistency in home valuations from prequalification to closing for lenders. The solution integrates various valuation tools and the new Rental AVM to provide seamless, accurate property insights. See additional coverage on Accesswire.

Deel is launching white-label and reseller programs to boost growth and revenue for customers and partners. These programs enable customization of HR and payroll services as remote work rises.

Security

Alea has partnered with Continent 8 Technologies to enhance cybersecurity through VAPT, addressing potential security vulnerabilities. Their focus on cybersecurity aims to safeguard the platform's network of over 15,000 games and B2C operators. See additional coverage on iGamingFuture and iGB.

ClearSky Technologies and the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) have launched SNAP, enhancing network authentication for wireless users in the US. Paired with Shush Inc., the cloud-based SNAP service offers secure, efficient authentication aimed at reducing mobile fraud for CCA members. See additional coverage on MorningStar.

Cequence Security introduced new API Security Assessment Services to provide insights and remediation for API security gaps using their advanced platform. The services facilitate quick identification of vulnerabilities, and compliance checks, and offer continuous improvement for API security and bot assessments. See additional coverage on MorningStar, SecurityBrief, CFOtech, and Bakersfield.

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