We’re thrilled to share that Kong Konnect, our unified API and AI platform, has been named a winner of Foundry Co.'s InfoWorld Technology of the Year Awards 2025 in the API Management category.
InfoWorld’s annual awards recognize the most innovative software development, DevOps, cloud, data management, and AI/ML products on the information technology landscape. We are extremely proud to see Kong Konnect recognized for its role in unifying API and AI connectivity for stronger governance, observability, and developer experience.
Learn more about InfoWorld’s Technology of the Year Awards here.
The world of APIs is changing fast, and the rise of agentic AI is making secure, unified connectivity more critical than ever. Kong Konnect is leading the charge by redefining how organizations innovate.
Our platform eliminates the complexity of fragmented infrastructure by unifying APIs, AI services, event streams, and microservices under a single, secure control plane. This isn’t just about managing APIs; it’s about establishing the foundational layer of connectivity needed for autonomous workflows and the next generation of AI-driven products.
In today's fast-moving environment, developers are managing distributed data sources, multiple AI models, and complex autonomous workflows. This award is a testament to Konnect’s ability to bring order to this complexity.
By centralizing governance, enforcing consistent policies, and providing rich developer tools, Konnect allows teams to confidently accelerate onboarding, reduce operational risk, and safely scale their AI-powered services.
InfoWorld Executive Editor Doug Dineley notes, "Our 2025 Technology of the Year Award winners are the products at the leading edge of innovation — the ones putting the power of AI to practical use for enterprises."
Ready to see our award-winning platform in action? Learn more about Kong Konnect or get a personalized demo today.
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