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MTN Opens Mobile Money API to Ghana
MTN has expanded developer access to its Mobile Money API. The API allows developers to build applications and services that automate the collection of bills, fees, and taxes; as well as the distribution of collected fees. Prior to the Ghana release, MTN had opened the API to developers in Uganda.
09-04-2019
12 Top APIs for Business
Successful enterprises rely on the latest technology to drive business operations, intelligence, and efficiency. APIs are the driving force of business application development. In this article, we highlight twelve top business APIs, chosen by popularity from the visitors of ProgrammableWeb.
08-14-2019
PayPal Announces Invoicing API
PayPal has announced the release of a new PayPal Invoicing API, which aims to provide small businesses with the tools necessary to easily create, send, and process invoices. Although targeting small businesses, the company has noted that the API has a global reach.
08-01-2019
Create and Read Invoices through Blockchain-Based Request API
Request has launched a beta version of its Request API. The blockchain-based payment solution provider is providing access to both create and read electronic invoices stored on the Request Network through an API. Accordingly, developers can access the Request Network without blockchain experience.
06-13-2019
What Makes the bunq API Today’s Best European Open Banking API
Screen scraping has bridged the connection gap between banks and fintech for decades, but banks are now starting to deprecate it because of PSD2. bunq has managed to build a growing community around its open API since 2017, and it serves as an example for other European banks striving to innovate.
06-03-2019
Looker Introduces New Developer Tools
Looker has introduced a number of new developer tools to extend both its use to the business community and the developer community. A new SDK and set of open source tools aim to support new Looker apps and use cases through third parties, and four new visualizations provide new business insights.
04-09-2019
How to Build Twilio Appointment Reminders with Node.js and Express
Many of us have a love/hate relationship with appointment reminders. Maybe the least annoying notification is a text message, and it's also the easiest. The Twilio REST API lets you create intelligent reminders, and you can also benefit from simple integration with your CRM and reservation systems.
03-27-2019
Transition to LinkedIn API v2 by March 1
At the end of last year, LinkedIn announced major changes to its APIs and developer program. Those changes will soon take effect, and developers need to migrate accordingly by March 1. New developer program features, version 2 of its API, and the use of OAuth 2.0 will all be requirements on March 1.
02-20-2019
ProgrammableWeb's Most Clicked, Shared and Talked About APIs of 2018: Business and Productivity
This segment of the Most Interesting APIs in 2018 includes all APIs encompassing Business and Productivity that made our list. We focus on APIs that streamline and improve business processes, and new technology that can be integrated that may transform how a company or organization does business.
12-25-2018
Merging Companies? 4 IT Questions to Answer
Mergers inevitably increase the IT complexity an organization faces. APIs are universal connectors, so the ways in which businesses monitor and manage their APIs can turn those connections into points of leverage and opportunities for the increased insight and control needed in an M&A.
12-20-2018
Google Releases Google My Business API v4.3
Google announced the release of the Google My Business API v4.3 with new functionality such as the ability to read and respond to questions and answers from customers, bulk-read reviews, see unclaimed locations that Google thinks you may own, report issues with GoogleLocations results and more.
12-02-2018
Intuit Teases Online v4 API, Discusses Developer Strategy at QuickBooks Connect
At Intuit’s annual conference, QuickBooks Connect, some details were shared about the latest version of their QuickBooks Online API, currently open to partners. Included was a look at the Payroll functionality, long desired by Intuit’s developer community, and notes on the move to GraphQL.
11-06-2018
Moonlighting Launches Moon API, an Open API for On-Demand Hiring
Moonlighting, a freelance hiring platform that first opened in 2014, recently announced the open release of the Moon API. The API allows staffing professionals and recruiters to post short and long-term projects on the company’s platform, reaching over 650,000 users.
11-05-2018
Daily API RoundUp: Condo Control Central, CryptoAPIs, GA4GH, Ciliar
Nine APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Cryptocurrency, Genetics, Open Data, and Accounting. Highlights include the Ciliar API for recognizing objects in video and the BankersAlgo API for foreign exchange rates. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
10-28-2018
Stitch Avoids the End of API Economy as We Know It
Taking advantage of APIs is a quick and inexpensive technique for a business so long as those APIs are available and remain constant. Changes happen to APIs all the time and this is the story of Stitch, a company that found a way to succeed, despite the uncertainties inherent to the API economy.
10-26-2018
How APIs Can Drive The Adoption of Meaningful Business Analytics
As enterprises embrace digital business models, they are evolving toward becoming data-driven organizations and harnessing analytics. This article explores the challenges of using traditional analytics approaches, how API management can address these challenges, and mine valuable data for analytics.
10-18-2018
Integrate Trade Service Industry Business Management Software with simPRO API
simPRO, a business management software provider focused on the trade service industries, has launched an API for integrating its services with third party applications. The API grants access to simPRO's entire suite of Enterprise and Service level features. The API will be available globally.
09-21-2018
Riding the Wave of Digital Disruption: 5 Tips to Help Legacy Businesses Operate Like Startups
Many startups are digital natives, meaning they don't have to deal with issues arising from legacy systems as enterprises often have to. Here are five key enablers to help established companies overcome disadvantages they may face compared to digital natives and stay competitive in the long run.
09-05-2018
Google Unveils Google My Business API v4.2
Google has announced the release of the Google My Business API version 4.2 containing new endpoints that will let third-party partners create end-to-end onboarding experiences for their merchants on their own platforms. Google My Business offers merchants the ability to create business listings.
08-30-2018
Facebook Introduces WhatsApp Business API
Last year, Facebook announced that it would launch a set of business-centric tools around WhatsApp. The company has also long stated that it would eventually monetize its various messaging platforms. Facebook has taken a step towards both goals with the introduction of the WhatsApp Business API.
08-02-2018