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Azure API Management

Azure API Management transforms scattered application-specific integrations into a unified REST-based service ecosystem that meets the needs of production, governance, and user management. It is Microsoft’s comprehensive solution for API management across the enterprise.


API Management provides security and clarity

Organizations leverage API management for different purposes, but the core goal is often the same: establishing a single control point. By routing all API traffic through a centralized hub, businesses can enforce permissions and monitor usage effectively. In some cases, the objective is to create a productized API layer, where various application interfaces form a cohesive whole that can be monetized or shared with partners.

Deploying Azure API Management at the team or project level creates a centralized control layer that simplifies the function of individual applications. All traffic to and from applications is managed through a single gateway, where API Management handles permissions, caching, and routing. This allows developers to focus on core business logic without worrying about security or scalability.
 
For ongoing use, API Management provides powerful monitoring capabilities. A single console tracks API traffic at both user and provider levels, answering questions like:
  • Why is a specific partner consuming so many (or so few) API calls?
  • Why have CRM APIs slowed down by 25% over the past week?
API monitoring feeds into Azure Monitor, making it easy to integrate with other IT monitoring tools across the organization.

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API Management as part of a larger platform

If the goal is to build a more extensive framework — such as an integration platform or data-as-a-service product — API Management can play a strategic role. It includes a developer portal that allows both internal and external users to access documented APIs. This can also support the creation of a comprehensive data catalog within the organization.
 
API Management also opens the door to the API economy. If data is to be monetized or access restricted based on commercial or other criteria — such as "1,000 requests per day per partner" — these limits can be easily enforced. In this way, API Management can serve as both a service layer and a revenue-generating product.

Getting started with API Management

Implementing Azure API Management is generally straightforward. Basic plans start at approximately €130/month, and initial setup can often be completed in just a few days — even less for single applications. For comprehensive API platforms, a higher-tier plan costing around €600/month is recommended, along with more extensive planning and ecosystem design.

Whether your API needs involve networking, governance, or monetization, we’re here to help. Reach out to our API experts to get started.

Reach out to our API experts to get started

Whether your API needs involve networking, governance, or monetization, we’re here to help.