Kong Inc. has signed a sales partner agreement with SCSK Corporation for the Kong API Management Platform. Through this agreement, Kong will further strengthen its provision of API management solutions in the Japanese market and support the digital transformation of Japanese companies. SCSK will provide license sales and implementation and support services for the Kong API Management Platform, providing the optimal API management environment for customers in Japan.
Kong has been working with SCSK to strengthen its support system for the unique requirements of Japanese companies in the Japanese market, which is an important part of its global strategy, and to promote the use of APIs by Japanese companies. SCSK has concluded this sales partner agreement with Kong, aiming to realize an environment in which developers can focus on implementing business logic by consolidating common API functions such as security and traffic control into Kong.
Also Read: Hitachi Solutions Create launches “Virtualization Platform Migration Solution”
SCSK aims to provide a variety of building blocks for cloud-native system development, creating an environment where customers can focus on developing business logic and achieving faster and more efficient development. In this context, SCSK recognizes the importance of APIs in cloud-native development and will collaborate with Kong to support customers’ API utilization. APIs are the core components of cloud-native systems, enabling system integration, data sharing, and the creation of new services in microservice architectures. The Digital Agency also recognizes the importance of APIs, and aims to improve the efficiency of system integration and service development by utilizing APIs, thereby improving the productivity and digital competitiveness of society as a whole. In addition, the Digital Agency has certified Kong Gateway as a recommended API gateway and recognized its effectiveness.
SOURCE: PRTimes