IBM API CONNECT- A REVOLUTION IN API DEVELOPMENT
What do you like best about the product?
IBM API CONNECT enables user to use any website and application API in any cloud environment, on premise environment which is fully deployed on AWS.it requires no automation.just simple understanding of "how does an api works " ? will be enough for deploying any API.
What do you dislike about the product?
As of now, i found nothing as such.everything looks smooth and fine.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It offers a platform which doesn't require any kind of development practice from a user. It offers a "no coding" platform to user for a quick and errorless api development.
Review for API Connect
What do you like best about the product?
The buffere time reduction in gathering data
What do you dislike about the product?
The UI can be improvised a bit, and apart from that else is fine
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
IT is providing an smooth api integration and hence solving multiple problems
Usage in the Current Project
What do you like best about the product?
The IBM API connect helps in the modernization of the traditional ways in connecting the API thru Mainframes or any Distributed system if the data stored in DB2. The Ease of work in defining the parameters is very good.
What do you dislike about the product?
At times people working with mainframes are only aware of IBM API connect.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
To connect to the Distributed systems with mainframes or legacy applications.
IBM API to connect and interact
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to build an API by drag and drop way , any user can leverage the low code and no code powerful capability to build its own api . The api can be exposed to outside with just click several button
What do you dislike about the product?
No dislike but it can further enhance by being more useful products and capability
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Great way solving integration problem effectively. Salesforce can be easily interact with service now like n number of use cases can be solved
Reached my expectations
What do you like best about the product?
Security , open shift environment and it's high scalability
What do you dislike about the product?
Complexity while setting it up and felt it like challenging
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Security and managing the API's . It's briniging all of the API's toghether to one place that's how it is benefitting to me
Robust API management that facilitates seamless integration and communication, empowering businesses to efficiently manage, secure, and optimize their APIs for enhanced digital capabilities
What is our primary use case?
We use it for API integration, particularly in conjunction with the One Link solution. One Link is a platform that comes into play during cross-channel communication within the banking sector. For instance, if a customer has an account with Bank A and wishes to withdraw funds from Bank B, it facilitates cross-selling communication between two distinct banks—Bank A and Bank B. Our primary focus is on enabling seamless transactions between different banks, and we also incorporate case and bundle links within our solution.
What is most valuable?
DataPower Gateway holds significant value for us as it serves as the cornerstone of our enterprise security controls. Even in the absence of published APIs, DataPower Gateway continues to maintain robust security measures. In the event of IBM API Connect experiencing downtime, users can still access APIs through DataPower Gateway, thereby minimizing downtime and ensuring continued service availability for users.
What needs improvement?
Understanding the architecture, deployment criteria, and communication methods of the installation can be time-consuming. The learning curve is noticeable, especially for new engineers.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been working with it for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate its stability capabilities ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is highly scalable. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate it between nine and ten.
How are customer service and support?
When there's an open ticket with severity one, the IBM team consistently provides timely support. We are highly content with the support we receive from IBM. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is relatively straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The initial installation phase may pose challenges as it requires some time to grasp the intricacies. The learning curve is significant, especially for people who don't have experience with it. While the installation may not be easy initially, users can acquire proficiency once they have a thorough understanding of the system. When deploying a new environment, the entire setup typically takes approximately one to two days. Assigning two individuals to manage the deployment process is more than sufficient. For ongoing maintenance of the solution, a single person is capable of handling all the necessary tasks efficiently.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it ten out of ten.
Integrating the API Connect Managements Services
What do you like best about the product?
IBM API Connect is a handy toolkit for software developers making it easy to create, secure, integrate and manage connections like REST API and it speeds up the process. Customer support is very good.
What do you dislike about the product?
IBM API Connect mostly works fine but sometimes it makes the computer slow and closes by itself. It's a bit expensive, especially for small organizations and they should make it cheaper.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Although IBM API Connect can be a little confusing at first but it comes with very useful tutorials. Compared to manual data integration, it provided a faster and more secure solution to my challenge of obtaining information and data from one location to another.
Optimize API performance
What do you like best about the product?
IBM API Connect securely handles high API traffic and scales easily, its good for everyone specially for small businesses.
What do you dislike about the product?
The documentation is not very beginner-friendly, good for someone who has little bit knowledge of API.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
You can increase and control APIs on your small enterprise business from one stable area. It’s smooth to scale and its secure, so its good for everyone.
IBM api Connect is safe and better then other.
What do you like best about the product?
IBM api connect is safe to use also it's userfriendly for use.
can also use to test/prod/stage... etc integration.
What do you dislike about the product?
I haven't face any downside of IBM api connect.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
it solved problem of security for API connect.
Amazing Platform for API Life Cycle
What do you like best about the product?
Developer portal provided by IBM API Connect is best. Security and authentication is also good.
What do you dislike about the product?
Documentation is not beginner friendly. Needs more detail explanation.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Designing of APIs is quick and easy, just a few drag and drop.