Innovation is no longer a luxury in retail; it’s a necessity. The expectations of tech-savvy consumers are evolving rapidly, and retailers must keep pace by delivering compelling, seamless, and highly personalized shopping experiences. However, creating these next-generation experiences requires agility and adaptability—qualities that traditional retail IT infrastructures often lack. This...
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...
The ability of businesses to deliver exceptional customer interactions hinges significantly on their technological agility and integration capabilities. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are at the core of this transformative approach, enabling systems to communicate seamlessly and deliver a cohesive user experience. However, while much emphasis is placed on building APIs that enhance...
Our recent CIO survey with Oxford Economics contained a few takeaways that stood out to me: most companies are using API-first strategies, and those most committed to this concept report faster innovation and greater value from business partnerships. Even so, the survey indicates that a healthy minority of enterprises still think of APIs in integration-first terms. This...
In the annals of history, we’ve seen how the various industrial revolutions have catalyzed monumental shifts in how society operates. From the steam engine to electricity, from the birth of the internet to biotechnology, each industrial leap has transformed industries and significantly impacted our day-to-day lives. Now, we stand on the cusp of the 4th Industrial Revolution and its herald. APIs...
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.