The Ultimate Guide to Application Programming Interface
A curated UK 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.
UK Application Programming Interface News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Tem appoints Berian James to open Rosso to customers
The move signals tem's push to sell Rosso beyond its own operations, with the platform already handling more than 6TWh across 8,000 sites.
Ecommpay adds payment links for UK small businesses
The no-code tool could speed up cash flow for tradespeople and sole traders who usually invoice after a job, with funds often arriving within one business day.
Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks
Banks can now bundle trade, lending and supply chain finance in one system, with AI tools aimed at reducing risk and speeding onboarding.
Ecommpay shortlisted for UK PayTech award on AI push
Declined card payments can cost online merchants sales and repeat custom, making Ecommpay's AI-driven checkout tools a commercial focus.
HES FinTech expands UK payments deal with Acquired
Lenders using HES LoanBox and CollectionAgent will gain more repayment and payout options through a single integration, reducing friction for borrowers.
Klaviyo launches headless CRM for AI tools & agents
Marketers can now plug AI agents into customer data and actions without Klaviyo's interface, as the firm widens access across its platform.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Application Programming Interface
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
Appian tops Gartner BOAT rankings in two use cases
Equinix launches managed AI cloud connectivity service
GBG launches Reach to verify AI agents' address data
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to boost AI security tools
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Application Programming Interface News
Walapay raises USD $4.6 million seed funding round
The fresh capital will fund licensing, banking ties and hiring as the payments platform expands direct links across Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Jabra launches retail headset & cloud management platform
Retailers can now centralise headset fleets across stores as Jabra's new platform aims to cut IT support demands and speed frontline communications.
OpenAI adds plugin extensions across ChatGPT & Codex
Developers can now build apps into ChatGPT and Codex, with OpenAI opening the door to sidebar tools, panels and file viewers.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Space for team collaboration
Teams can now share projects and documents in ChatGPT, as OpenAI pushes the service deeper into everyday office workflows.
Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents
Mac developers using autonomous agents now get a free beta tool that blocks risky actions before tools, files or credentials are exposed.
TNS launches bring-your-own-app feature for terminals
Unattended operators can now tailor customer screens without shouldering PCI compliance and payment certification on TNS terminals.
OpenAI unveils 20 updates with new agents & GPT-6.1
Businesses may pay less for advanced AI as OpenAI bundles cheaper access, always-on agents and a shared workspace into ChatGPT.
Huwise launches agentic AI framework for data marketplaces
Customers can now deploy agents that use marketplace activity and business glossaries to improve data discovery and automate routine tasks.
Form3 launches AI payments platform with read-only access
Banks can query payment data via AI without risking unauthorised transfers, as Form3's new layer keeps agents on read-only access.
iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally
Crowdfunding will open access to a redesigned telepresence robot for schools, hospitals and offices, with donation-backed units for needy recipients.
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.
Datadog launches tools to monitor & test user journeys
The new tools aim to help teams spot when customers fail to complete checkout, sign-in or onboarding, despite healthy system metrics.
UiPath adds AI agents to automate enterprise testing
Enterprise quality teams could cut manual testing as UiPath adds AI agents to run, explore and maintain tests across applications.
Thredd partners Velocity for stablecoin payments push
Clients could soon move and settle funds across card, fiat and stablecoin rails through a single Thredd platform, reducing prefunding needs.
Olas says new forecasting model matches GPT-4.1 benchmark
Forecasting error fell by about a fifth after Olas trained an open-weight model on 214,529 real prediction-market records.
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.
Highlight & IPTel add Webex monitoring for meeting rooms
Meeting room faults can now be spotted before staff notice them, as IPTel folds Cisco Webex devices into its Highlight monitoring platform.
Shufti launches bank account verification in 70 nations
Businesses can now confirm account ownership before sending payments, with Shufti's tool covering more than 70 countries and easing fraud checks.
UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study
Many finance teams are losing up to 39 hours a month to reconciliation and banking admin, exposing a stubborn automation gap.
