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Smart Manufacturing On A Shoestring

George Lawrie November 12, 2024
Last week’s announcement by automotive parts supplier Schaeffler of plans to cut 4,700 European manufacturing jobs was just the latest in a string of similar news pointing to a growing crisis within the European manufacturing sector.
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The API Security Software Landscape, Q3 2024

Madelein van der Hout November 1, 2024
While API discovery and policy enforcement have gained traction, it's time for companies to elevate their approach to API security maturity. Learn how to get started in this preview of a new report.
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The Future Of Banking: By 2030, Banking Will Be Invisible, Connected, Insights-Driven, And Purposeful

Alyson Clarke September 30, 2024
In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, banks are facing challenges that require them to adapt and innovate. But amidst all these changes, the importance of trust remains constant. Trust is the foundation upon which successful banking relationships are built, and it will continue to be a crucial factor in shaping the future of the industry. […]
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Reshaping Banking In The Age Of AI: Embracing Trust, Innovation, And Customer Obsession

Alyson Clarke September 30, 2024
Once again, the banking industry is on the cusp of transformative changes. AI and generative AI (genAI) technologies have the potential to enhance customer relationships, deliver personalized digital experiences, augment customer service, and combat fraud. But they also have the potential to shift the mindset of banking from a product-centric to a relationship-centric approach and […]
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The Future Of Network APIs

Octavio Garcia Granados September 30, 2024
Many of my recent client conversations have been on network APIs, also known as network open APIs. In particular, they want to discuss timelines, challenges, opportunities, use cases, and future market outlook. Similar to what I discussed in my previous blog about 5G network slicing, the reality is not as rosy as one might expect, […]
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The Rise Of Agentic Process Management

Craig Le Clair September 16, 2024
Learn the benefits and risks of agentic AI as well as the requirements for agentic process management.
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Introducing Forrester’s Three-Pillar API Enablement Model

David Mooter August 21, 2024
An API program must move beyond its tech orientation. Forrester’s Three-Pillar API Enablement Model provides you direction.

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Schneider Electric: Driving Stakeholder Value Via APIs

David Mooter August 12, 2024
Learn how Schneider Electric using APIs to facilitate value creation across its customer value network.
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Introducing AI Alignment: A Technology Point Of View

Brian Hopkins July 23, 2024
As generative AI models interact more with digital environments, their unpredictability renders traditional testing insufficient. Instead, aligning these models with corporate and customer values through technical and governance mechanisms is essential. Learn more about the "align by design" approach.
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How Cloud-Native Development Benefits SaaS

Devin Dickerson June 27, 2024
For many organizations, SaaS and commercial off-the-shelf software are at best an 80% solution to the business need. Find out how cloud-native development can help close the gap in this preview of our upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit North America.
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Federated Delivery — How Roche Massively Scales Integration

David Mooter May 21, 2024
As integrations and APIs scale, the traditional central integration delivery team quickly becomes the central bottleneck team. Overwhelmed by demand, it becomes overworked while the pace and scale of delivery slows for IT organizations dependent on it. Tech debt also increases: To work around the bottleneck, development teams may leverage their own integration products or […]
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Boomi Dismembers The TIBCO Frankenstein

David Mooter May 8, 2024
Boomi recently announced two acquisitions: federated API management startup APIIDA and TIBCO’s Mashery API management. Get a quick take on the impact of these deals in this post.

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From AI’s impact to cloud evolution and smarter workflows for the SDLC and AIOps, 2025 is set to be a big year for tech. Download our Predictions guide to see if you’re on track to make the most of these changes.

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Reflections On The Major Themes From Mobile World Congress 2024

Dan Bieler April 9, 2024
This year’s Mobile World Congress went well beyond the usual telco topics and themes. Learn six of the key themes coming out of one of the most important annual tech events in Europe.
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Software AG webMethods: The Farewell Sale

David Mooter December 19, 2023
Get some insight into why IBM is acquiring webMethods from Software AG and what does it means for customers.
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Navigating The Scylla And Charybdis Of Legacy Tech

David Mooter December 18, 2023
Learn how the right integration strategy can preserve your legacy tech investments while keeping pace with modern IT trends.
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Workday AI Marketplace To Arrive In 2024, Allowing Customers To Supercharge AI & ML Deployments

Akshara Naik Lopez October 19, 2023
Learn how Workday's newly announced AI marketplace will help its customers find and deploy Workday-trusted AI solutions.
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Serverless Functions Hold A Lot Of Promise … And Potential Security Flaws

Janet Worthington September 21, 2023
Full stack developers are concerned with accessibility, usability, reliability, scalability, and performance. So, who's responsible for the security of an application?

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US Banks Must Get Ready For Open Banking Now

Jacob Morgan September 14, 2023
Open banking is imminent in the US, and banks must prepare now to be ready for the CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights rule.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Content Management Systems, Q3 2023

Chuck Gahun August 23, 2023
The Forrester Wave™: Content Management Systems, Q3, 2023 helps buyers select a next-generation content management system that will delight, convert, and further engage consumers through anticipatory digital experiences.
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Hannover Messe 2023: It’s Back

Paul Miller April 28, 2023
Hannover Messe 2023 was bigger than last year, with lots of ChatGPT and metaverse, but also a welcome dose of pragmatism.
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