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The Ultimate Guide to Application Programming Interface

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay 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.

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Recent Application Programming Interface News

Nvidia touts Vera Rubin for agentic AI post-training
Orchestration

Nvidia touts Vera Rubin for agentic AI post-training

Agentic AI systems are driving a shift to continuous post-training, which Nvidia says will shape future demand for its Vera Rubin platform.

Yesterday

Google Cloud unveils 13 Gemini Enterprise agent demos
App development

Google Cloud unveils 13 Gemini Enterprise agent demos

Developers can now use Google Cloud's examples to build and govern Gemini-powered agents for approvals, compliance and data workflows.

Last week

Google Cloud sets out AI security plan with Gemini & Wiz
Threat intelligence

Google Cloud sets out AI security plan with Gemini & Wiz

Defenders could gain a faster edge against AI-driven attacks as Google Cloud ties Gemini, Wiz, CodeMender and Mandiant into one platform.

Last week

GitLab 19.2 adds AI tools for security & workflows
Identity and Access Management

GitLab 19.2 adds AI tools for security & workflows

The update aims to cut review bottlenecks by auto-fixing vulnerable dependencies and surfacing code flaws scanners often miss.

Last week

Akamai joins WWT AI security model for NVIDIA systems
Digital Transformation

Akamai joins WWT AI security model for NVIDIA systems

The tie-up gives enterprises a layered way to secure AI systems without sacrificing performance, as demand for larger workloads grows.

Last week

CSI acquires Qolo to expand embedded finance offering
Small Business

CSI acquires Qolo to expand embedded finance offering

The deal gives community banks more tools to compete with larger rivals as demand rises for embedded finance, real-time payments and cash visibility.

Last week

Lufthansa Cargo adopts IATA ONE Record in live use
Digital Transformation

Lufthansa Cargo adopts IATA ONE Record in live use

Shipment data can now move between major air cargo systems in live use, a step that could improve visibility and cut manual handling.

Last week

Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools
IT Department

Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools

Developers are using the queue to smooth AI traffic and protect services from spikes, as AWS adds higher throughput, security and recovery tools.

Last week

eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign
Crypto

eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign

Users will get portfolio alerts, trading tools and crypto custody in one redesign as eToro expands AI assistant Tori across devices.

Last week

Microsoft 365 Copilot to get GPT-5.6 default model
Workplace

Microsoft 365 Copilot to get GPT-5.6 default model

Microsoft 365 users may see stronger first drafts and faster analysis as OpenAI's latest model becomes the default Copilot engine.

Last week

Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production
Data centers

Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production

As fleets of autonomous agents move into daily use, teams are wrestling with crashes, credentials and recovery that model demos never cover.

This month

Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android
IT Industry

Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android

Android 17 users will get a status bar space to track AI tasks and reply in place, as Google expands its operating-system AI push.

This month

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17
Productivity

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17

Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.

This month

ManageEngine launches marketplace with 170 extensions
Digital Transformation

ManageEngine launches marketplace with 170 extensions

Enterprises can now add more tailored IT tools after the new Marketplace passed 170 extensions and 10,000 downloads worldwide.

This month

Amazon EKS adds Kubernetes rollback option for clusters
Software Updates

Amazon EKS adds Kubernetes rollback option for clusters

Administrators can now reverse failed EKS upgrades within seven days, reducing rebuilds and easing pressure on teams running many clusters.

This month

Euromonitor revamps Passport with AI chat & Copilot
Data Analytics

Euromonitor revamps Passport with AI chat & Copilot

Customers can now query Euromonitor's Passport data in Microsoft apps and other AI tools as the firm widens API access across all datasets.

This month

Anthropic links Claude Science to NVIDIA BioNeMo tools
Large Language Models

Anthropic links Claude Science to NVIDIA BioNeMo tools

Pharmaceutical researchers could speed up discovery workflows as Anthropic's new Claude Science beta gains access to NVIDIA's BioNeMo tools.

This month

onPhase taps TransferMate for cross-border payments
Productivity

onPhase taps TransferMate for cross-border payments

Finance teams will be able to handle overseas supplier payments inside onPhase, as the software maker adds TransferMate as its exclusive partner.

This month

RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments
Crypto

RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments

The tie-up should speed remittances and multi-currency transfers for millions of RedotPay users as stablecoin payments expand globally.

This month

Amazon WorkSpaces gains AI agent access for desktop apps
Digital Transformation

Amazon WorkSpaces gains AI agent access for desktop apps

Legacy desktop software can now be automated without new APIs, as Amazon Web Services opens WorkSpaces applications to AI agents under existing controls.

This month