Blog & News
Oct 26, 2023
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released draft rules on Personal Financial Data Rights, a document that is set to reshape the landscape of financial APIs in the United…
Oct 25, 2023
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released their open banking draft rules. These rules outline new requirements for banks, credit unions, financial services companies, and…
Oct 23, 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The digital sphere heavily depends on APIs as core components of applications and services. The frequent modifications and evolving threats have highlighted the weaknesses in standard API security solutions, emphasizing the need for a more integrated security approach.</p>
Oct 18, 2023
The Data Bridge between the UK and the US brings both opportunities and challenges, especially in API security and data classification. In our previous blog post , we discussed the importance of…
Oct 18, 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The UK-US Data Bridge introduces both potential advantages and obstacles in API security and data classification. To help UK companies tackle these challenges, Contxt and APImetrics have joined forces. They guide businesses through three stages of API development: Planning and Documentation, Monitoring and Observation, & Governance and Compliance.</p>
Oct 16, 2023
In the wake of the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, commonly known as the Data Bridge, it's more crucial than ever for UK companies to rigorously document their APIs with robust data…
Oct 16, 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">There is a need for strong data classification in API documentation, given the UK's Data Bridge with the US. There's a gap in data protection standards, posing risks when transferring sensitive data via APIs. APIs lack proper data classification, increasing the risk of misuse.</p>
Oct 12, 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">OpenSea's security breach highlighted vulnerabilities in centralized components, like APIs, within blockchain companies. Despite blockchain's inherent security, its associated APIs can be exploited. We’ll discuss why a more holistic approach to APIs could’ve avoided this attack.</p>
Oct 4, 2023
Largest drops in API performance Auth0 in the Corporate Infrastructure collection dropped 9 places. This was due to a general rise in server processing time at the start of the month, which did then…
Sep 27, 2023
For this week's API performance highlights we're going to talk about Barclays, some Fintech, and of course, the Department of Energy. Let's get into it. In order: Barclays Personal in the Open…
Sep 26, 2023
Last week, I had the privilege of attending a panel discussion hosted by Natwest, focusing on the unmet potential of Open Banking . The panel featured industry experts from HSBC, UK Finance, Payment…
Sep 20, 2023
This week, we start off our API performance highlights reel with something that's been stumping us here at the office: Bank of Ireland UK . Bank of Ireland, which can be found in the Open Banking UK…
Sep 14, 2023
APImetrics Inc , a pioneer in API monitoring, and Contxt Ltd , a leader in API privacy and security, announced today that they have agreed to merge, bringing together the expertise and innovative…
Sep 14, 2023
By: Mayur, Jamie and Niall We are excited to announce today that Contxt and APImetrics are merging, to create a new benchmark for API products. Here’s why: the current product stack for APIs is…
Sep 14, 2023
From David O'Neill, CEO & Founder, APIMetrics; and Mayur Upadhyaya, CEO & Cofounder, Contxt: According to Akamai , 83% of internet traffic now comprises API calls. That's right, for every 100…
Sep 6, 2023
We don't know how else to tell you that API performance is everything. But just the same, here's a stat that will blow your mind: $92 billion is lost each year to poor API performance. Yes, billion…
Sep 6, 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Adhering to open standards can fortify your APIs, boost data privacy, and foster innovation. Contxt aims to empower organizations to navigate the complexities of compliance and create new opportunities in the world of APIs.</p>
Aug 31, 2023
In today's interconnected world, APIs are critical enablers for digital transformation. They’re conduits for data flow between disparate services. And with the increasing centrality of APIs in modern…
Aug 30, 2023
Let's take a look at this week's API performance highlights. Box in the Corporate Infrastructure collection decreased by 10% from 9.62 (in the Green Zone) to 8.63 (still in the Green Zone). This was…
Aug 30, 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">From open public API calls to open standards compliance, each level holds unique value and challenges for your organization's API security and effectiveness. Learn how to navigate the Context API Maturity Model and how each of these different levels of API matters.</p>
Aug 29, 2023
$90 BILLION? Yes. I’ll write that out in long form – $90,000,000,000 – and we think that is a conservative estimate of the amount of effort lost to poor API quality a year. To get to that number we…
Aug 29, 2023
SEATTLE, August 29, 2023 – APImetrics, the industry authority on API quality, governance, and performance, announced today that poor API performance is costing the industry as much as $92 billion…
Aug 23, 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">With the insights from our Ask the Experts series, it’s clear that it’s impossible to go it alone in this vast world of APIs. Discover practical solutions and insights with Contxt, to harness the full potential of your APIs.</p>
Aug 16, 2023
We begin this week's API performance highlights with Unit. Unit’s API performance is generally fast and reliable, with low latency and minimal downtime. However, API performance can vary depending on…
