The Ultimate Guide to Application Programming Interface
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Application Programming Interface (API).
What to know about Application Programming Interface
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) serve as vital bridges that connect different software applications, enabling them to communicate and share data seamlessly. This integration is the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, powering everything from cloud services and mobile applications to fintech innovations and IoT devices.
Our collection of stories explores the multifaceted role APIs play across various industries, highlighting partnerships that bolster cloud security, advances in API protection, and the increasing adoption of APIs in areas like open banking and digital transformation. Readers will gain insights into how API management, security challenges, and emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of software development and business collaboration.
Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or business leader, exploring these narratives will deepen your understanding of APIs' critical role in driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly interconnected world.
UK Application Programming Interface News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ecommpay shortlisted for UK PayTech award on AI push
Declined card payments can cost online merchants sales and repeat custom, making Ecommpay's AI-driven checkout tools a commercial focus.
HES FinTech expands UK payments deal with Acquired
Lenders using HES LoanBox and CollectionAgent will gain more repayment and payout options through a single integration, reducing friction for borrowers.
Klaviyo launches headless CRM for AI tools & agents
Marketers can now plug AI agents into customer data and actions without Klaviyo's interface, as the firm widens access across its platform.
UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study
Many finance teams are losing up to 39 hours a month to reconciliation and banking admin, exposing a stubborn automation gap.
Britton appointed to Chair UK Open Banking future body
The move comes as banks and fintechs shape the next phase of Open Banking, with over 100 billion API calls underscoring the stakes.
Ecommpay launches static QR code payments for tips
A static QR code lets merchants and charities take cashless tips, donations and other variable payments without card hardware or coding.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Application Programming Interface
Equinix launches managed AI cloud connectivity service
GBG launches Reach to verify AI agents' address data
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to boost AI security tools
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Featured News
Expert Columns
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Why the physical dealership Is the next frontier of digital transformation
Know your business (KYB) for UK firms
5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI
Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Give to gain: Navigating the tech frontier from first principles
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Application Programming Interface News
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Couch Perry & Wilkes replaces legacy finance system
The cloud-based upgrade has cut manual entry and improved reporting for the consultancy's 13 offices, easing growth pressures.
GBG launches Reach to verify AI agents' address data
As enterprises move AI agents into live operations, poor address data is becoming a compliance and fulfilment risk for automated workflows.
Crescendo launches AI-native customer experience platform
Businesses may cut CX stack costs by more than 60% as Crescendo bundles AI agents, ticketing and workforce tools into one platform.
Why the physical dealership Is the next frontier of digital transformation
Dealerships risk stale pricing and wasted staff hours unless digital systems reach the forecourt, where paper labels still lag behind live data.
Know your business (KYB) for UK firms
Relying on Companies House alone can leave UK firms exposed to hidden ownership, weak screening and regulatory scrutiny.
Photoroom launches Android Shopify listing app for sellers
Android users can now build Shopify listings on the go, as Photoroom expands its mobile workflow for merchants selling from phones.
Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses
The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.
UK Open Banking passes billion payments & 100bn API calls
Higher reliance on account-to-account payments is pushing monthly API traffic to a record 2.81 billion calls, while uptime stays high.
Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments
Failed recurring charges are costing subscription firms an average 9% of revenue, prompting a push to recover payments before customers quit.
Unit4 launches Data Hub to ease ERPx analytics access
Finance and analytics teams could cut manual exports as the new service pushes ERP data directly into reporting tools and keeps connections intact.
Ecommpay launches self-serve payments for UK small firms
UK online merchants with under EUR 2 million revenue can now access a no-code checkout with no monthly fee, aimed at easing payments costs.
Skinive expands AI skin health platform beyond checks
Users will now be able to track moles, UV exposure and skin changes over time as the app shifts towards preventive care and referrals.
Ecommpay launches podcast on payment issues for merchants
Merchants will hear practical advice on approvals, AI and expansion as Ecommpay tries to simplify a crowded payments market.
Earthmark launches brand environmental ratings directory
Shoppers can now compare environmental performance across more than 25,000 brands after the directory began turning corporate disclosures into simple scores.
LexisNexis launches motor claims data tools for insurers
Cleaner early claims data could cut delays and rework for motor insurers as LexisNexis rolls out three tools across the U.K. market.
BKN301 launches AI-native bank orchestrator for banks
Banks face mounting pressure to keep AI, customer data and audit trails inside their own systems as regulatory scrutiny tightens.
Ecommpay adds Apple Pay & Google Pay express checkout
Guest shoppers could face fewer checkout steps as merchants using Ecommpay can now surface Apple Pay and Google Pay earlier in the process.
Gravitee launches Gamma as UK AI agents top 713,130
British firms now use 713,130 AI agents, sharpening pressure for tighter oversight as Gravitee rolls out Gamma to govern them.
Affirm & Stripe expand UK pay-over-time partnership
British Stripe merchants will add instalment payments at checkout from July, as Affirm broadens its reach and competes for online sales.
Equals rebrands after GBP £58 billion payments milestone
Businesses using the platform should see simpler access to accounts, cards and foreign exchange as the group unites under one brand.