Integration
What Are APIs, and Why Have They Become Essential for Modern System Integration?
Organizations today use multiple digital systems, including ERP, CRM, e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, payment gateways, shipping systems, human resources, accounting, and industry-specific solutions. But having these systems does not necessarily mean they work together. For data and processes to move between systems in a structured and secure way, applications need a reliable method of communication. This is where API – Application Programming Interface comes in. Simply put, an API allows one system to request data or execute a function in another system according to defined rules, permissions, and security controls.
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