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...
Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Retail Retail is undergoing a seismic shift driven by rapid advances in technology. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are at the forefront of this revolution, enabling retailers to offer unparalleled customer experiences and streamline operational efficiency. One company making waves in this sector is Poly, an all-in...
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.