Ramblings of an integration guy

API-Management and the 'API economy' is the a hot topic at the moment. Many customers have heard about it and seen the flurry of products that have been introduced into the market in recent years. However, when speaking with customers, it's clear to me that many are not clear on exactly what all the elements are that make up API-Management. This can lead to customers not understanding the architecture and sometimes the benefits of API-Management for their business. Here I'll break down API Management into its constituent parts and try to help you see why you might want them in your business.