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Even if you missed out on the action of #APISummit24 live, don’t worry – recap blogs + on-demand sessions are here to help you get caught up on the major news you missed! This year’s Summit was grander than ever before, packed with announcements that are setting the stage for the future of APIs, AI, and modern infrastructure. Some of the highlights: ?? Kong Konnect is now the API platform for AI – Delivering intelligent AI tools like semantic caching and LLM load balancing. ?? Kong Gateway 3.8 – Enhanced security, performance, and extensibility for the world’s leading API gateway. ?? Insomnia 10 – Developer-favorite tools, including the Collection Runner and AI Runner, now in the latest release. ?? Kong Mesh 2.9 – New security configurations and health checks to fortify mesh environments. ?? Premium Technology Partner Program – We’ve joined forces with Traceable, Dynatrace, and Confluent to deliver enhanced integrations. The API event of the year may be at a close, but your gateway to the news shaking up the AI + API world can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g9vh2Xh9 #KongKonnect #AI #APIM #DevOps #KongMesh #ServiceMesh

?? Slow APIs? ?? A death sentence. ICYMI: Kong CTO and Co-founder Marco Palladino joined the Analytics Power Hour Podcast for a fascinating conversation around APIs. Joining API superfans from Canva and Further, Marco discusses: - ??? Why API speed is critical for businesses to succeed - ?? The massive role of APIs in powering the modern internet - ?? The vital role of APIs in ensuring cybersecurity - ??How APIs make modern conveniences like mobile apps and smart devices possible If you haven’t realized how enormous the API impact is yet, listen up. https://lnkd.in/gbGWbJQQ #APIs #TechPodcast #CyberSecurity #Internet #Technology

What an awesome experience, presenting our progress in the APIOps process at the recent API First event by Kong Inc.! A huge shoutout to Tizian Bürger and Thomas Huber for organizing such an inspiring day. ?? It was very fascinating to see where we stand on our APIOps journey and the possibilities that lie ahead. Ashley Osbornes insightful talk on federated API management was particularly eye-opening and gave us a clear view of what can be next. ?? There's still a way to go, but that's exactly why these exchanges with fellow peers and API Enthusiasts are so valuable – every opportunity to learn and grow is one i really embrace! ???? My special highlight was having Ken Kim join us all the way from San Francisco ??. After last seeing each other at the API Summit in 2021, it was fantastic to reconnect, share insights, and enjoy a great evening together! Stay tuned on our further journey on APIs! ??

A huge thank you to Tizian Bürger and Thomas Huber at Kong Inc. for hosting such an outstanding event! It was a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into #FIDA and our blueprint of financial data-sharing schemes (#FDSS), exploring how these innovations are set to reshape the financial landscape. Engaging with such a dynamic audience was a highlight of the day — your insights made the discussion even more enriching. Thank you for everyone who shared their thoughts. A special shoutout to Markus Beck and Ashley Osborne for their insightful contributions during the session and both of you as well as Ken Kim for the great time hanging out later at the Wiesn event—looking forward to more of these moments! Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, and made the session lively and thought-provoking Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive innovation in #OpenFinance!

In case you missed it, Kong Inc. co-founder & CTO Marco Palladino recently sat down with SiliconANGLE & theCUBE to discuss the top announcements from Kong’s API Summit earlier this month. Watch their interview on key takeaways from the summit, AI advancements, and more here ?? https://lnkd.in/gPsr_vvQ Want to know more? Read more highlights from the API Summit 2024 in Kong's blog recap here ?? https://lnkd.in/g3sxA5fM #AI #API

?? ChatGPT: Still the top player in the game! With so many LLMs available today, the competition is heating up. Yet, findings of the 2024 API Impact report show that ChatGPT remains the most used LLM across organizations. Not surprised? We aren’t either. As the field grows more crowded, early AI adopters are seeing big benefits, and it's clear—leveraging multiple LLMs for different tasks is a winning strategy. Get the full breakdown on LLM adoption trends and more. https://lnkd.in/gt8QTSWs #APIImpact #AI #LLMs #ChatGPT #AIAdoption #TechTrends #AIInnovation

Walking through Union Square in #SF, I spotted a gorilla sign. ??? Turns out, it’s Kong Inc., one of the most successful startups founded by Italians.???? Marco Palladino and Augusto Marietti's journey is a rollercoaster that'll inspire any European founder: ? Started in a Milan garage, coding day and night ? Moved to San Francisco with just a simple prototype ? Hustled at every event, called everyone they knew ? Got funded in just 19 days (yes, you read that right!) Sometimes, all it takes is a leap across the Atlantic and a whole lot of #hustle. When you're here, you can really feel that this is true. What’s your take?? Do you agree that the #BayArea is the place to be? ???? P.S. If you want to hear more, on YouTube there’s a memorable interview done by Massimo and Irene.????

Make GenAI make sense! Let’s face it– AI sometimes misses the mark when it comes to understanding subtle differences in language, resulting in slower responses and higher costs. With semantic caching in Kong AI Gateway 3.8, we’ve changed that. Now, AI can recognize when different prompts mean the same thing and deliver faster, more efficient responses. No more redundant processing. No more delays. Recently unveiled at API Summit 2024, Kong AI Gateway 3.8 is here with semantic caching and security, six new LLM load balancing algorithms, and more LLMs. https://lnkd.in/g9fcnNyq #APISummit24 #AIGateway #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LLMs

Most of AI businesses are API businesses. Per CNBC, Anthropic is expected to hit $1B in revenue this year, whopping 1000% YoY. But Breakdown of revenue is: ? Third Party API (via Amazon, etc): 60-75% ? Direct API: 10-25% ? Claude chatbot subscriptions: 15% ? Professional Services: 2%

?? The name of the game is ??????????????????????. ? And in this upcoming webinar, we’re honing in on the key player: Kong Konnect. ??? October 1 ?? 8 AM PDT | 11 AM EST ?? Ft. Felderi Santiago & Ahmed Koshok This one’s all about ?? ?? Architectural flexibility for modern API management ?? Seamless API management across hybrid and cloud environments ?? Security, scalability, and performance without compromise ?? Cost optimization and maximizing ROI with hybrid architecture Are you ready?? https://lnkd.in/gvMfVHMR #HybridCloud #APIManagement #CloudSolutions #APISecurity #APIFuture