Axway Named a Leader by Ovum for API Management Solutions

Axway (Euronext: AXW.PA), a market leader in digital business enablement, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting an API Management Solution, 2016-2017¹ report for its API Management solution. Following a comprehensive evaluation of API management vendors for market impact, execution and technology, Axway was recognized for the completeness of its solution’s end-to-end capabilities and growing leadership in supporting API-led digital transformation intiatives.

APIs are fast becoming a foundational element for quickly innovating and better engaging with entire ecosystems as digital technologies increasingly enable organizations to find new ways to connect with customers, partners, and developer communities.

"API management supports the delivery, management and security of enterprise APIs and is critical to connecting with digital ecosystems,” said Saurabh Sharma, senior analyst, Ovum and author of the report. "Axway API Management has one of the largest customer bases in this middleware market segment and has supported several leading-edge digital transformation implementations.”

The "Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting an API Management Solution, 2016-2017” research evaluated 12 best-in-class vendors in the API Management global market. Axway was named a "Leader” on the strength of "a well-established end-to-end API management offering for a range of use cases,” "robust API security features and capabilities” and "strong credentials in supporting ‘B2B+API’ use cases.” The report also noted customers’ strong trust in Axway’s "data security and privacy-related capabilities.” It went on to highlight Axway’s success in helping a variety of industries, including the financial services industry, "support digital business initiatives [that expose] mission-critical data assets/services via APIs.”

"We couldn’t be more thrilled to be named a Leader in the Ovum Decision Matrix for API Management Solutions report,” said Jeanine Banks, executive vice president, global products and solutions at Axway. "The recognition is an acknowledgement of the investment we’ve made not just in our API technology but also in helping organizations with their digital journey. Now combined with the Appcelerator Platform and a vast developer ecosystem, this ranking is a testament to our ability to power the digital needs of virtually any company.”

Axway API Management is part of Axway’s flagship portfolio of digital enablement solutions that help organizations unleash all application, device and transaction data to rapidly create amazing digital experiences.

To download the Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting an API Management Solution, 2016-2017, please visit here.

For more information about Axway API Management solution, visit here.

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¹ Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting an API Management Solution, 2016-2017, Saurabh Sharma

About Axway

Axway (Euronext: AXW.PA) empowers more than 11,000 customers worldwide to collaborate smarter, innovate faster and engage better with their partners, developers and customers. From integration technology that securely connects people, processes and things to an engagement platform that enables API management, identity management, mobile app development and analytics, Axway solutions are enabling digital business. Axway is registered in France with headquarters in the United States. More information is available at https://www.axway.com/.

About Ovum

Ovum is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. Through its 180 analysts worldwide it offers expert analysis and strategic insight across the IT, telecoms, and media industries. Founded in 1985, Ovum has one of the most experienced analyst teams in the industry and is a respected source of guidance for technology business leaders, CIOs, vendors, service providers, and regulators looking for comprehensive, accurate, and insightful market data, research, and consulting. With 23 offices across six continents, Ovum offers a truly global perspective on technology and media markets and provides thousands of clients with insight including workflow tools, forecasts, surveys, market assessments, technology audits, and opinion.

Ovum is a division of Informa plc, one of the leading business and academic publishing and event organisers globally, headquartered in London. Informa is quoted on the London Stock Exchange.

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