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...
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...
Over the course of just a few years, the ways in which we consume content have changed dramatically. In order to compete in this new landscape and to adapt to the technological change that underpins it, media studios and other content producers should consider providing relatively open access to their proprietary content. This necessitates a cultural change across the industry. Cable...
APIs have substantially helped the retail industry through disruption. Today, retail customers have more digital-first, convenient ways of shopping than ever before. And APIs are one of the critical pieces of technology that have made this possible by giving retailers the ability to transform their systems and processes in an efficient and quick way. APIs have...
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.