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Axway Amplify API Management Platform from Axway
API lifecycle management, financial services security standards, developer engagement tools, traffic management, analytics, Open Banking accelerators, and integration with legacy banking systems.
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API Management for IT and Infrastructure
Systems for developing, managing, securing, and monitoring APIs that connect banking systems internally and with external partners.
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API Security
(13 Yes /13 Known /13 Possible features)
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OAuth 2.0 Support Ability to use OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure authorization. |
Axway documentation confirms OAuth 2.0 as supported authentication protocol. | |
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API Key Management Supports creation, issuance, and life-cycle management of API keys. |
API key management is cited as a core security feature in Axway Amplify documentation. | |
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IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting Enable or restrict API access based on user IP addresses. |
Support for IP whitelisting and blacklisting is included in Axway security policies documentation. | |
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Rate Limiting Limits the number of requests a client can make to avoid abuse. |
Rate limiting is a noted capability in Axway traffic management features. | |
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Throttling Ability to control bandwidth and request frequency. |
Throttling is part of Axway API Gateway traffic management. | |
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Data Encryption Supports encryption of data in transit and at rest (e.g., TLS, HTTPS). |
Axway supports HTTPS/TLS for data in transit and encryption for data at rest. | |
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JWT (JSON Web Token) Validation Capability to validate JWTs for API access management. |
JWT validation is natively supported for API access control. | |
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Audit Trails Tracks and stores all API access and activity logs for compliance and debugging. |
Audit trails and logging of API access activity are documented as security/compliance features. | |
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DDoS Protection Protection mechanisms against Distributed Denial of Service attacks. |
DDoS protection mechanisms are available via Axway's security modules. | |
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Mutual TLS (mTLS) Supports mutual TLS authentication to secure API connections. |
Mutual TLS (mTLS) is available for secure API connections (per documentation). | |
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Access Control Lists (ACLs) Ability to define detailed access permissions for API consumers. |
Access control lists (ACLs) are configurable in Axway policy management. | |
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Security Patch Management Automated updates for emerging threats and vulnerabilities. |
Security patch management is provided through automated and managed update services. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Certifications Supports and maintains compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, PSD2, GDPR) for financial data and operations. |
Axway lists compliance with PCI DSS, PSD2, GDPR and other certifications. |
API Gateway Functionality
(11 Yes /11 Known /11 Possible features)
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Request Routing Routes incoming API requests to appropriate backend services. |
Request routing is a fundamental API gateway function offered by Amplify. | |
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API Aggregation Combines multiple API calls into a single request/response. |
API aggregation is included in design and orchestration toolchains. | |
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Caching Caches API responses to reduce backend load and latency. |
Axway caches API responses to improve latency and backend performance. | |
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Load Balancing Distributes incoming API traffic among multiple backends. |
Load balancing is standard in gateway deployments and cloud/hybrid configurations. | |
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Protocol Transformation Converts between different protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, gRPC). |
Protocol transformation between REST, SOAP, and other protocols is supported. | |
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Content-Based Routing Routes requests based on content type or header values. |
Content-based routing by header/content is supported (see developer documentation). | |
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URL Rewriting Ability to rewrite request URLs on the fly for routing efficiency. |
URL rewriting/transforming handled by gateway policies. | |
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Failover Support Automatic rerouting of traffic in case of backend failure. |
Automatic failover is supported via HA architecture and routing controls. | |
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Timeout Configuration Customizable timeouts for upstream requests. |
Timeout configuration is available per endpoint and policy. | |
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API Mocking Ability to simulate API responses during development and testing. |
API mocking is included as a developer/test tool. | |
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Advanced Traffic Shaping Customizable traffic shaping rules for granular control. |
Advanced traffic shaping is part of the traffic and bandwidth management suite. |
Developer Experience
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Interactive API Documentation Auto-generated documentation with try-it-out features (e.g., Swagger, OpenAPI). |
Interactive documentation is provided via portals powered by OpenAPI/Swagger. | |
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API Sandbox Environment Safe, limited test environment for developer experimentation. |
API sandbox environments are advertised as developer enablement functionality. | |
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Self-Service Portal Portal for onboarding, documentation access, and API key management. |
Amplify includes self-service developer portals with onboarding and documentation access. | |
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SDK Generation Automated creation of SDKs in multiple languages for developers. |
SDK generation for multiple languages is present via developer tools. | |
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Code Samples Includes quick-start code samples for faster developer onboarding. |
Code samples and quick start guides included in developer documentation/portal. | |
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Comprehensive Error Codes Clear and consistent error messages with codes and explanations. |
Comprehensive error codes and explanations are part of API developer guides. | |
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Change Log Communication Automated notifications on API updates and version changes. |
Change log notifications upon API version update are included in portal features. | |
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API Subscription Management Supports subscription plans for API access levels. |
API subscription/plan management is present for consumer/partner management. | |
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End-to-End Testing Tools Supports thorough testing across API endpoints. |
End-to-end testing support is included (integrations with test suites and own tools). | |
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API Usage Analytics for Developers Provides developers with real-time metrics for their API usage. |
Usage analytics per API and developer/consumer are supported and visible in dashboards. | |
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Support Ticketing Integration Integrated support system for technical queries and issues. |
Ticketing integration/links to support workflow are available within developer portal. |
Monitoring and Analytics
(8 Yes /8 Known /11 Possible features)
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Real-Time Traffic Monitoring Provides live data on API usage metrics and performance. |
Real-time monitoring dashboards and live analytics included in central platform. | |
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Request Latency Tracking Measures and reports time taken to process API requests. |
No information available | |
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Error Rate Monitoring Tracks percentage of API requests resulting in errors. |
No information available | |
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Health Checks Automated and on-demand status checks for API endpoints. |
Health checks for API endpoints are automated and configurable. | |
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Custom Dashboards User-configurable dashboards for monitoring APIs. |
Users can configure dashboards to monitor custom metrics. | |
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Historical Data Retention Duration for retaining historical API usage and performance data. |
No information available | |
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Integration with External Monitoring Tools Supports integration with platforms like Splunk, Grafana, Datadog. |
Integration with external monitoring tools (Splunk, Datadog, etc.) is documented. | |
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Alert Notification System Sends alerts for threshold breaches and downtime. |
Alert notification system is offered in the centralized dashboard. | |
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Log Export and Archival Export logs for long-term storage and regulatory compliance. |
Log export and archival to meet compliance and legal requirements is supported. | |
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Anomaly Detection Automatic detection of unusual API behavior. |
Anomaly detection is referenced in analytics and historical data tools. | |
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SLAs and Uptime Reporting Service Level Agreement and uptime tracking for each API. |
Axway offers SLA and uptime reporting for APIs. |
Integration and Interoperability
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Support for Multiple API Protocols REST, SOAP, WebSockets, gRPC compatibility. |
REST, SOAP, and WebSocket support is explicitly mentioned in technical documentation. | |
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Enterprise Service Bus Integration Compatible with ESB solutions for orchestration and mediation. |
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration is cited in solution briefs for banking. | |
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Legacy System Connectors Connects easily with mainframes and legacy banking systems. |
Pre-built connectors for legacy/mainframe systems are listed among key features. | |
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Third-party Integration Marketplace Pre-built integrations with common fintech and regtech services. |
Marketplace with third-party and fintech integrations is available via Amplify. | |
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Event Streaming Support Supports event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, MQ). |
Platform supports event streaming integrations (Kafka, JMS etc). | |
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API Orchestration Capability Orchestrates multiple APIs and business processes. |
API orchestration/governance features are marketed directly for process composition. | |
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Standard Data Format Support Understands and processes JSON, XML, CSV, and more. |
JSON, XML and other format support is a feature; CSV/EDIFACT/others in documentation. | |
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Multi-Cloud Support Deployable on different cloud platforms and hybrid architectures. |
Multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premise deployments supported with orchestration. | |
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Service Discovery Integration Integrates with service registries (e.g., Consul). |
Service discovery integrations (such as Consul) are supported in cloud architectures. | |
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API Versioning Manages and routes multiple versions of APIs seamlessly. |
API versioning and management included as core lifecycle tools. | |
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BPM/Workflow Engine Integration Interoperates with business process management tools. |
Integration with BPM/workflow tools is referenced for business process APIs. |
Scalability and Performance
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Horizontal Scalability Ability to add nodes and balance load automatically. |
Horizontal scalability to add capacity is an infrastructure highlight. | |
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High Availability Architecture Redundant components and failover to maximize uptime. |
High availability (HA) architecture is emphasized in reference deployments. | |
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Throughput Capacity Total number of API requests handled per second. |
No information available | |
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Load Testing Tools Includes tools for stress and performance testing APIs. |
Load and stress testing tools are supported directly or via integrations. | |
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Auto-Scaling Policies Automatic scaling based on real-time demand. |
Auto-scaling is available for cloud deployments based on demand. | |
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Geo-Distributed Deployments Supports deployments across multiple geographic locations. |
Geo-distributed deployments supported in multi-region and cloud scenarios. | |
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Low Latency Processing Optimized to minimize request/response latency. |
Low-latency, high performance processing is part of platform benchmarks. | |
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Concurrent Connection Limits Maximum number of simultaneous client connections supported. |
No information available | |
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Session Persistence Ability to maintain session/state across distributed systems. |
Session persistence and state management are available in distributed deployments. | |
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Fast Failover and Recovery Quickly re-routes traffic on failure for uninterrupted service. |
Failover and recovery are addressed in the high availability (HA) features. |
API Lifecycle Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /9 Possible features)
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API Design Tools User-friendly tools for designing APIs (specifications, linting, etc). |
API design tools (OpenAPI, modeling, schemas) are included. | |
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Automated Deployment Pipelines CI/CD pipelines for consistent API release processes. |
Automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD) referenced in product guides. | |
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Version Control Tracks changes and rollbacks for API definitions and implementations. |
Version control of APIs and artifacts is included in lifecycle toolset. | |
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Lifecycle Stages Tracking Defines and manages API states: development, testing, production, deprecated. |
API lifecycle stages (dev, staging, production, deprecated) are managed within platform. | |
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Deprecation and Sunset Policy Enforcement Controlled migration paths and communication for deprecated APIs. |
Deprecation and sunset notice enforcement is supported for clean migration. | |
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Change Management Logging Monitors changes and notifies stakeholders. |
Change management and audit logging for configuration changes are part of platform. | |
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Automated Testing Integration Integrates with automated test frameworks. |
Integration with automated test frameworks is marketed as part of dev toolchain. | |
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Approval Workflows Multi-step approval for API publishing or promotion. |
Approval workflows for API promotion and publishing are supported. | |
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Rollback Mechanism Quickly revert to previous stable versions. |
Rollback functionality for failed changes and deployments is present. |
Regulatory and Compliance
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Audit Logging Comprehensive, immutable records of every API activity. |
Audit logging for regulatory compliance is an enterprise feature. | |
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Privacy Controls Strict controls for personal and sensitive data processing. |
Privacy controls for financial and personal information are covered in compliance modules. | |
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GDPR Compliance Supports mechanisms for data rights and protection under GDPR. |
GDPR compliance tools are available and referenced as a compliance accelerator. | |
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PCI DSS Support Meets requirements for processing and storing payment card data. |
PCI DSS compliance referenced for payment APIs; verified in product certifications. | |
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PSD2/Open Banking Readiness Supports open banking standards and frameworks. |
PSD2/Open Banking readiness is explicitly offered through Open Banking accelerators. | |
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Consent Management Tracks and enforces customer consent for data sharing. |
Consent management for data usage/sharing is included for open banking compliance. | |
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Data Residency Controls Enforces policies on where data can be physically stored. |
Data residency controls offered for deployments in specific regulatory geographies. | |
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Retention & Deletion Policies Automates retention and deletion per regulatory timelines. |
Automated retention/deletion policies managed per regulatory rules. | |
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Automated Compliance Reporting Generates reports to demonstrate compliance. |
Automated compliance reporting tools included for audit support. |
User and Access Management
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granular user permissions based on assigned roles. |
Role-based access control (RBAC) is a featured component of policy management. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration with enterprise authentication solutions. |
Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations with enterprise providers are supported. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforces strong two-factor user verification. |
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is available for users & admins. | |
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User Provisioning Automation Automated creation, update, and deactivation of user accounts. |
User provisioning automation is supported via integrations and APIs. | |
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Delegated Administration Allows specific user groups to manage access. |
Delegated administration for project/departmental isolation is a platform feature. | |
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Session Management Controls and monitors user session durations and activity. |
Session management is configurable including timeouts and logouts. | |
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Access Review and Recertification Periodic verification of user access rights. |
Access review/recertification is supported in administration workflow. | |
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External User Federation Allows federated login for third-party or partner users. |
Federated login for external/partner users is cited (e.g., SAML, OIDC). | |
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Entitlement Management Assign and manage granular entitlements to users. |
User/role/entitlement management is included in security admin tools. |
Operational and Maintenance Features
(8 Yes /8 Known /8 Possible features)
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Zero-Downtime Upgrades Ability to patch or upgrade system components without impacting users. |
Zero-downtime upgrades/update are supported in platform and documentation. | |
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Automated Backups Schedules and manages regular backups. |
Automated backups are configurable for disaster recovery and compliance. | |
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Disaster Recovery Support Failover and restore processes for high system resilience. |
Disaster recovery and restore workflows are detailed in enterprise documentation. | |
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Rollback Capabilities Quick reversion to previous system states after failed changes. |
Rollback capabilities after failed upgrades or configuration changes are available. | |
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Remote Management API API for managing infrastructure remotely. |
Remote management via admin API is a documented feature. | |
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Automated Configuration Management Tools for managing configuration drifts and automating changes. |
Automated configuration management is supported through integrations and provisioning tools. | |
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Self-Healing Mechanisms Automated corrective actions for detected failures. |
Self-healing/auto-recovery mechanisms are referenced in the reliability documentation. | |
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Maintenance Window Scheduling Automated notifications and controls for system maintenance. |
Maintenance window scheduling is available for planned updates. |
Cost Management and Optimization
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Usage-Based Billing Support Cost tracking for internal/external API use, supporting chargebacks. |
Usage-based billing models supported for internal and external APIs. | |
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Quota Management Enables the enforcement of usage quotas for users/applications. |
Quota management and enforcement documented in API admin module. | |
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Cost Analytics and Forecasting Provides insights and trends in API-related expenses. |
Cost analytics and forecasting tools available in dashboards. | |
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Budget Alerting Sends notifications if API usage approaches or exceeds budget. |
Budget alerting available to trigger notifications based on usage. | |
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Resource Optimization Recommendations Suggests ways to optimize API and infrastructure usage. |
Resources optimization recommendations are available in performance/cost management modules. | |
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Granular Cost Allocation Assigns costs to departments, projects, or teams. |
Granular cost allocation features are available at department/project/team levels. | |
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License Management Tracks feature/component licensing and compliance with agreements. |
License management tools are integrated for feature/component tracking and compliance. | |
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Pay-as-you-go Support Ability to implement flexible pricing models based on real usage. |
Pay-as-you-go pricing model supported by usage metering and flexible contracts. |
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