Application programming interfaces (APIs) are digital rocket fuel. APIs connect products and services to a vast array of software programs to leverage data and functionality. They enable mobile experiences, connect businesses to the digital economy and facilitate simple and seamless customer engagement. 

For the purpose of this report, we spoke to senior architectural and technical leaders from industries including retail, media, finance, telecommunications and the public sector. The authors thank the senior leaders who gave their time to be interviewed for this paper in the second half of 2021. Their views, some of which are quoted in the following pages, have guided the direction of this report. We are grateful for their invaluable contributions and insights.

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