The document discusses the role of APIs in cloud computing, highlighting their importance in driving business and enhancing efficiency through partnerships and service development. It mentions the features of the 3scale API management infrastructure, including scalability, dedicated infrastructure, and service analytics. The document concludes with contact information for further inquiries.

1. APIs power the Cloud

2. Layers of Cloud
Personal Information
API
Applications
API
Processing
API
Content
API
Communication
API
Infrastructure
API
& Management
There are many other examples!

3. APIs Drive Business in the
Cloud
• Focus has been on:
Target: End
User • SAAS
UI
• Cloud Infrastructure
• APIs add a new
dimension
Application Target: Partners /
/ Service Developers / • Increase Utility
Users
• Deepen partnerships
Infrastructure • Create new
opportunities
Target: Efficiency • Path to monetisation
Scalability

4. 3scale API Management Infrastructure
Client Data Centre(s) / Cloud(s) Benefits
Management
 Dedicated
Infrastructure capacity
Dedicated
3scale  Highly scalable
 External backup
Servers
& failover
 Method and
Limit
Management
 1-1 limits
 Full CSS
Integration
Service Analytics  Customized
API Users / Partners Management analytics
Incoming Calls Billing &
Limit
Management Payments
Developer Shared &
Portal Dedicated

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