Cox Automotive's Journey from API Silos to a Unified API Strategy

Discover how Cox Automotive transformed its API landscape in this 14-minute conference talk. Explore the company's transition from multiple "endpoint silos" to a unified, composable API platform using Apollo's Federated GraphQL. Learn about the challenges faced by the platform team in integrating various brand name businesses acquired by the multi-billion-dollar entity. Gain insights into the product-driven approach that convinced leadership to support this transformation, including governance changes and the adoption of cutting-edge technology. Understand how this strategic shift aims to unlock APIs as valuable economic assets for the company, enabling seamless integration across Cox Automotive's diverse portfolio of businesses.

Cox Automotive's Journey from API Silos to a Unified API Strategy - Brendan McNichols