As the hospitality industry evolves, hotel chains and multi-property businesses face increasing challenges in maintaining consistency, efficiency, and a seamless guest experience across various locations. Property management complexity grows with scale, whether managing a combination of hotels, resorts, restaurants, or even spas. The answer to many of these challenges lies in embracing API...
Many people view API Gateways as commodities. This thinking stems from the need for more recent innovation in the runtime component and API Management companies’ focus on surrounding features rather than the gateway itself. The common sentiment is that “there’s no money to be made in API Gateways.” This is partly because cloud vendors offer gateways at low costs, and there...
Marketing teams constantly search for ways to enhance engagement, personalize customer experiences, and gather actionable insights. More marketers are tapping into the power of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to achieve these goals. APIs serve as bridges that connect different software applications, allowing them to communicate, share data, and work in sync. In marketing, APIs are...
Most API technologists consider API security a topic addressed primarily at the WAF + API Gateway layer (the perimeter). While the perimeter is crucial, focusing only on that layer overlooks vital security measures that can significantly strengthen your defenses. In this post, I’ll dive into three critical practices that can elevate security deeper in your stack: scoped access for services...
While the potential for technological innovation in financial services is immense, the industry often needs to adopt new technologies faster, primarily due to stringent regulations and the inherent complexities of legacy systems. These challenges create a cautious environment where change must be deliberate and meticulously implemented to ensure compliance and system integrity. PolyAPI offers a...
Discover how API-powered tools and custom integrations are revolutionizing hotel management for enhanced efficiency and guest experiences.
PolyAPI has garnered investment from Next Frontier Capital and DIG Ventures, enhancing its capacity to modernize IPaaS. This backing will boost its offerings, making them more flexible, scalable, and cost-effective, aligning with its vision of transformative growth.
Check out the new website! Poly is your comprehensive solution for managing APIs, developing new services, and launching innovations that will rapidly accelerate your time to market, enhance business growth, and improve scalability. Our new website and platform offers a robust suite of tools designed to streamline every aspect of your project, from inception to completion, with 5x faster...
Unlock the full potential of API development with our comprehensive series, API Mastery. Join us as we dive into a new aspect of API strategy, design, development, management, performance, and business innovation. Follow the links below to explore each article in the series and take your API skills to the next level with PolyAPI. Designing Robust APIs for the Modern Enterprise Streamlining API...
Unlock the full potential of API development with our comprehensive series, API Mastery. Join us as we dive into a new aspect of API strategy, design, development, management, performance, and business innovation. Follow the links below to explore each article in the series and take your API skills to the next level with PolyAPI. Designing Robust APIs for the Modern Enterprise Streamlining API...
Chris Hood is a strategist, consultant, and public speaker, currently serving as the CMO at PolyAPI. With a background that includes leading API strategy at Apigee and Google, Chris has been immersed in the API world since 2009, helping some of the largest global companies shape their API designs, products, and monetization strategies. As a thought leader in the field, he has defined productization principles and digital ecosystems that are now standard across industries. This site reflects his insights, predictions, and musings on the future of APIs, as he works on his upcoming book, Application People Interfaces, a CEO's guide to understanding the value of APIs and the impact of AI on their future.