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06/09/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2025 05:05

Application Delivery and Security Propelling Digital Transformation Success

Intuitively we all know that apps play a central role in digital transformation, but the role of APIs is hidden from many of us. APIs are sets of rules and protocols that enable software to communicate, exchanging data and capabilities.

Most modern apps today are in fact a collection of APIs. A couple of years ago, I read a fascinating study concluding that firms that created and leveraged public APIs to create value grew an additional 38% over a 16-year period compared to organizations that didn't implement public APIs. In short, the use of APIs internally for integration is just the baseline for organizations whereas using APIs for externally facing activities to create business value is where the real transformation takes hold.

When Lori MacVittie and I started the State of Application Strategy Report 11 years ago, we understood application delivery and security services would play a central role in the success of digital transformation initiatives. In this year's research we found that 92% believe a great digital experience requires performance and security services.

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