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The API Changelog issue 2025.03
This is issue 2025.03 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 January 6, 2025. Subscribe now, so you never miss an issue of the API Changelog.
News highlight
Aduna, a venture by global telecoms and Ericsson appoints Anthony Bartolo as CEO and aims to innovate network API adoption globally. Bartolo's executive history across tech firms will guide Aduna in offering advanced network functionalities to enhance digital service innovation.
Aduna aims to unite global operators to deliver network APIs on a global scale. The company, which was announced in September 2024, will offer simplified access to network APIs, enabling developers to innovate faster and with greater flexibility. Anthony Bartolo, most recently CEO at Vonage, will assume the role later this month. Aduna's formation saw leading operators like Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, T-Mobile, and Ericsson offer a global API platform. Ericsson retains a 50% stake, while telecom operators share the remaining equity. The venture is expected to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals.
See additional coverage on MorningStar, Mobile Europe, RCRWireless News, and Ericsson.
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Announcements
HKBN successfully integrated SleekFlow's WhatsApp Business API for improved customer engagement, earning verified status and implementing automated interaction flows. The strategy increased marketing effectiveness and customer response rates, showcasing the power of messaging apps for business communication and support.
Starting January 20th, 2025, HubSpot's CRM Imports API will validate required properties for new record creation. Missing necessary properties in API requests with 'CREATE' import options will trigger a 400 error.
NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX APIs provide accurate sensor simulation, enabling the creation of diverse datasets for training autonomous machines. Enterprises like KION Group and entities such as Accenture, Foretellix, and MITRE utilize these APIs and blueprints for developing and testing AI-driven robots and vehicles.
Albertsons Media Collective has launched a new API and partnered with TransUnion to streamline campaign data integration for advertisers. The new tools and partnership aim to simplify performance comparison across retailers and channels for Albertsons' advertisers. See additional coverage on Campaign, Albertsons Companies, businesswire, Grocery Dive, and Stock Titan.
Google Home APIs and runtime are now in beta for Android developers, with companies like Eve, Nanoleaf, and LG already integrating them. These APIs facilitate device management, easy setup via Fast Pair, and enable the creation of Google Home automation within apps. See additional coverage on iPhone in Canada.
Funding and M&A
FINSIGHT, a capital markets tech firm, acquired Credit Flow Research, enhancing its US bond market services. This move strengthens FINSIGHT's issue monitoring, analytical tools, and API capabilities for global fixed-income participants. See additional coverage on Pulse 2.0 and businesswire.
AI
Chadha Software Technologies is excited to release PHPKB 9.6, an advanced upgrade of its knowledge management software. The new version boasts AI-driven content creation and improved customization options, enhancing businesses' information-sharing capabilities.
NVIDIA unveiled NVIDIA Cosmos™, aimed at advancing robot and autonomous vehicle AI with generative models and video processing. Initial Cosmos models are open to developers, with early adoption by major robotics and automotive firms.
Storyblocks bolsters enhanced video creation for partners with its AI-driven API, ensuring ethical, risk-free stock media sourcing. The service, featuring an 'all-you-can-eat' media library, enables efficient video production and innovation, crucial for marketing in the digital space.
Google is consolidating its AI development teams, including the AI Studio and Gemini API teams, under Google DeepMind to speed up progress. The integration aims to enhance collaboration, bring DeepMind's innovations public, and escalate AI research to developer tools.
Microsoft integrates AI into DirectX for improved graphics rendering, indicating an industry shift to neural rendering in applications. This update, including Cooperative Vector Support, will utilize hardware like Nvidia's Tensor Cores for more immersive experiences.
Fintech and Crypto
Regions Bank partners with Axway to enhance data privacy and secure customer data sharing in open banking. Regions plan to replace credential-based data sharing with API solutions, offering customers control over financial data sharing. See additional coverage on Finovate and The Paypers.
Treasury4 launched Payments4, a module enhancing treasury payment processes with security and efficiency via a unified platform. Payments4, part of their TMS, offers real-time tracking, automated workflows, and API-first cloud adaptability for modern treasury demands.
The EU's new FIDA regulation mandates financial institutions like banks, insurers, and pension providers to share customer data via APIs, expanding on the PSD2 model. It aims to empower customers and financial services providers by facilitating a comprehensive view of finances and enhancing service offerings.
Security
Maxis launched its Mobile Identity solution using the Number Verify API for secure mobile user authentication. The solution streamlines apps' user experiences and enhances security by reducing SMS verification fraud risks. See additional coverage on Developing Telecoms, BusinessToday, IDTech, and Telecom Review.
The Commonwell has achieved CSIO's API Security Standards Certification, reinforcing data security in their API interactions with brokers. CSIO updates these Standards regularly, intending to protect user data and combat cybercrime effectively.
Exabeam introduced its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, transforming SOC productivity with OpenAPI Standard compatibility. The platform offers integrated automation, and advanced threat detection, and enhances SOC efficiency by eliminating disparate tools. See additional coverage on TechEDT, Tech-Ich, and Business News This Week.