Web Service Virtualization: Creating Business Value from W2 APIs

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As Web 2.0 drives 'atomization' of the Web, APIs become critical to distribution and revenue. But looking beyond free API distribution - how do you turn your APIs (features) for new channels, products, and revenue? How do you ink 'for pay' API, priority partner, and OEM syndication deals without killing your development team with repeated 'one off' coding of business and operational terms for each new non-tail API use? Web service virtualization provides a separate layer that isolates business and operational rules, enabling you to quickly configure virtual Web services that proxy your API to enforce business and operational policies.

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