WSO2 API Management: Empowering AI-Driven Enterprises

In the quest to deliver groundbreaking digital experiences, enterprises must harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), the mainstream adoption of Kubernetes for application delivery, and robust cybersecurity measures. WSO2 rises to this challenge with its latest advancements in WSO2 API Manager and WSO2 API Platform for Kubernetes (WSO2 APK), designed to boost developer productivity while addressing emerging demands in the API ecosystem.

New Horizons in API Management

WSO2 introduces cutting-edge features that redefine API management. The latest open-source releases enable organizations to manage AI services as APIs, expand Kubernetes-native support, enhance developer productivity, and strengthen security. Building on the foundation of WSO2 API Manager, which processes over 60 trillion transactions annually, and the Kubernetes-focused WSO2 APK launched in 2023, these tools cater to modern enterprise needs with unparalleled efficiency and scale.

“As organizations seek a competitive edge through innovative digital experiences, they need to invest equally in state-of-the-art technologies and in fostering the productivity of their software development teams,” said Christopher Davey, WSO2 Vice President and General Manager - API management. “With new functionality for managing AI services as APIs and extended support for Kubernetes as the preferred platform for digital innovation, WSO2 API Manager and WSO2 APK are continuing to enhance developers’ experiences while delivering a future-proof environment for their evolving needs.”

Advanced Governance for AI and LLM APIs

As businesses integrate AI and large language models (LLMs) through APIs, visibility and control become paramount. WSO2’s Egress API Management equips organizations with full lifecycle governance for AI services, offering native support for providers like OpenAI, Mistral AI, and Microsoft Azure OpenAI.

Streamlining AI Services Access

The new egress API capability in WSO2 API Gateway and WSO2 APK Gateway ensures secure routing of AI service requests. Policies enforce access control, reduce costs, and enhance performance through automated responses and backend traffic management, optimizing how AI APIs are consumed and deployed.

Enhanced Microservices Gateway

The latest WSO2 API Microgateway delivers decentralized, cloud-native functionality for microservices. Updates align it with WSO2 API Manager, offering scalability and resilience while maintaining stringent governance and security standards.

gRPC and HTTP Routing Support

Developers building on Kubernetes now benefit from gRPC API support in the WSO2 APK Gateway, improving integration and control in microservices architectures. Additionally, new traffic filters for HTTP routes provide precision in managing and transforming HTTP traffic, enhancing routing flexibility and developer experiences.

Streamlined Subscription Management

With subscription rate limit policies, API providers can define tiered usage quotas, enabling greater control over API consumer activities. This feature, now included in WSO2 APK, aligns with the capabilities of WSO2 API Manager for cohesive management.

Developers can now search for APIs using content from API definition files such as Swagger and GraphQL directly within the Developer and Publisher portals. This unified control plane enhances discoverability and usability, accelerating the development process.

Robust Authentication Across Environments

WSO2 addresses security challenges with mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication configurations tailored for production and sandbox environments. This ensures compliance and flexibility while safeguarding API interactions.

The inclusion of personal access tokens (PATs) provides secure, time-limited authentication for accessing system APIs, particularly useful in CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows. PATs eliminate the need for exposing sensitive credentials, and enhancing security in development environments.

Open-Source Access and Documentation

The new versions—WSO2 API Manager 4.4, WSO2 APK 1.2, and WSO2 API Microgateway 3.2—are available under the Apache License 2.0. Comprehensive documentation and downloads are accessible online for seamless adoption.

Unified Pricing and Expert Assistance

WSO2 products are supported by a unified subscription model, allowing customers to choose from cloud, on-premises, or hybrid hosting. This includes continuous updates, 24/7 technical support, and consulting services to ensure success in deployment and operation. For more details, explore the WSO2 Subscription and Consulting Services pages to empower your enterprise with the tools of tomorrow.