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Sensedia API Platform from Sensedia
Full API lifecycle management, banking-specific security controls, developer portal, analytics, support for Open Banking standards, regulatory compliance features, and specialized financial services expertise.
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API Management for IT and Infrastructure
Systems for developing, managing, securing, and monitoring APIs that connect banking systems internally and with external partners.
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API Security
(13 Yes /13 Known /13 Possible features)
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OAuth 2.0 Support Ability to use OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure authorization. |
Sensedia API Platform provides OAuth 2.0 support as part of its security controls for API access. | |
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API Key Management Supports creation, issuance, and life-cycle management of API keys. |
Sensedia offers API Key management in its developer portal, allowing creation and management of API keys. | |
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IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting Enable or restrict API access based on user IP addresses. |
IP whitelisting/blacklisting is available for security and access control. | |
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Rate Limiting Limits the number of requests a client can make to avoid abuse. |
Sensedia includes rate limiting in its API gateway for traffic management. | |
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Throttling Ability to control bandwidth and request frequency. |
Throttling is described as part of traffic management in their API platform. | |
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Data Encryption Supports encryption of data in transit and at rest (e.g., TLS, HTTPS). |
Sensedia API Platform uses HTTPS/TLS for data in transit, and supports encryption at rest. | |
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JWT (JSON Web Token) Validation Capability to validate JWTs for API access management. |
JWT validation is supported for secure access control and Open Banking compatibility. | |
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Audit Trails Tracks and stores all API access and activity logs for compliance and debugging. |
Comprehensive audit trails available for compliance and security. | |
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DDoS Protection Protection mechanisms against Distributed Denial of Service attacks. |
DDoS protection is offered as part of API security features. | |
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Mutual TLS (mTLS) Supports mutual TLS authentication to secure API connections. |
Mutual TLS (mTLS) supported for banking and fintech standards; Sensedia documentation references strong authentication. | |
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Access Control Lists (ACLs) Ability to define detailed access permissions for API consumers. |
Detailed ACLs (access control lists) are part of Sensedia's access management. | |
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Security Patch Management Automated updates for emerging threats and vulnerabilities. |
Continuous patch management and automated updates are referenced in product info for emerging threats. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Certifications Supports and maintains compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, PSD2, GDPR) for financial data and operations. |
Sensedia is compliant with PCI DSS and GDPR, and supports PSD2/Open Banking. |
API Gateway Functionality
(11 Yes /11 Known /11 Possible features)
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Request Routing Routes incoming API requests to appropriate backend services. |
Request routing is a core function of the Sensedia API gateway. | |
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API Aggregation Combines multiple API calls into a single request/response. |
API aggregation is supported for composing APIs and reducing API calls. | |
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Caching Caches API responses to reduce backend load and latency. |
API response caching featured to reduce backend load. | |
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Load Balancing Distributes incoming API traffic among multiple backends. |
Load balancing is specified for high-availability and scalability. | |
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Protocol Transformation Converts between different protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, gRPC). |
Protocol transformation (REST/SOAP/gRPC) cited in product documentation. | |
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Content-Based Routing Routes requests based on content type or header values. |
Content-based routing explicitly supported for dynamic request processing. | |
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URL Rewriting Ability to rewrite request URLs on the fly for routing efficiency. |
URL rewriting included as a feature for routing customization. | |
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Failover Support Automatic rerouting of traffic in case of backend failure. |
Failover support in high-availability architecture is documented. | |
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Timeout Configuration Customizable timeouts for upstream requests. |
Timeout configuration is adjustable per API and route. | |
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API Mocking Ability to simulate API responses during development and testing. |
API mocking available for developers in sandbox environments. | |
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Advanced Traffic Shaping Customizable traffic shaping rules for granular control. |
Advanced traffic shaping and control supported for granularity. |
Developer Experience
(11 Yes /11 Known /11 Possible features)
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Interactive API Documentation Auto-generated documentation with try-it-out features (e.g., Swagger, OpenAPI). |
Interactive API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI) included for developer experience. | |
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API Sandbox Environment Safe, limited test environment for developer experimentation. |
API sandbox environments available for testing and experimentation. | |
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Self-Service Portal Portal for onboarding, documentation access, and API key management. |
Self-service portal is a major product capability (API onboarding, docs, keys). | |
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SDK Generation Automated creation of SDKs in multiple languages for developers. |
SDK generation in multiple languages available, as stated in product documentation. | |
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Code Samples Includes quick-start code samples for faster developer onboarding. |
Code samples included in developer portal for onboarding. | |
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Comprehensive Error Codes Clear and consistent error messages with codes and explanations. |
Comprehensive error codes and explanations are a feature for developers. | |
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Change Log Communication Automated notifications on API updates and version changes. |
Change log communication and API versioning notices for consumers are integrated. | |
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API Subscription Management Supports subscription plans for API access levels. |
API subscription management supported (tiers, plans, etc). | |
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End-to-End Testing Tools Supports thorough testing across API endpoints. |
End-to-end testing tools available for API functionality assurance. | |
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API Usage Analytics for Developers Provides developers with real-time metrics for their API usage. |
API usage analytics for developers provided via the portal. | |
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Support Ticketing Integration Integrated support system for technical queries and issues. |
Support ticketing integration present in developer portal. |
Monitoring and Analytics
(8 Yes /8 Known /11 Possible features)
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Real-Time Traffic Monitoring Provides live data on API usage metrics and performance. |
Sensedia API Platform offers real-time traffic monitoring dashboards. | |
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Request Latency Tracking Measures and reports time taken to process API requests. |
No information available | |
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Error Rate Monitoring Tracks percentage of API requests resulting in errors. |
No information available | |
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Health Checks Automated and on-demand status checks for API endpoints. |
Automated and manual API health checks available. | |
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Custom Dashboards User-configurable dashboards for monitoring APIs. |
Customizable dashboards for API monitoring and analytics. | |
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Historical Data Retention Duration for retaining historical API usage and performance data. |
No information available | |
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Integration with External Monitoring Tools Supports integration with platforms like Splunk, Grafana, Datadog. |
Integrates with external monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana). | |
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Alert Notification System Sends alerts for threshold breaches and downtime. |
Alert notification system included for API and platform events. | |
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Log Export and Archival Export logs for long-term storage and regulatory compliance. |
Log export and archival features available for compliance. | |
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Anomaly Detection Automatic detection of unusual API behavior. |
Anomaly detection via analytics and security monitoring tools. | |
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SLAs and Uptime Reporting Service Level Agreement and uptime tracking for each API. |
SLAs and uptime reporting described as part of operational monitoring. |
Integration and Interoperability
(11 Yes /11 Known /11 Possible features)
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Support for Multiple API Protocols REST, SOAP, WebSockets, gRPC compatibility. |
Support for multiple API protocols: REST, SOAP, WebSockets, and emerging open banking specs. | |
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Enterprise Service Bus Integration Compatible with ESB solutions for orchestration and mediation. |
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration supported for financial institutions. | |
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Legacy System Connectors Connects easily with mainframes and legacy banking systems. |
Legacy system connectors available for banking core integration. | |
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Third-party Integration Marketplace Pre-built integrations with common fintech and regtech services. |
Third-party integration marketplace referenced for common fintech services. | |
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Event Streaming Support Supports event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, MQ). |
Event streaming support cited—Kafka and message queue supported. | |
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API Orchestration Capability Orchestrates multiple APIs and business processes. |
Orchestrates multiple APIs and processes for composite services. | |
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Standard Data Format Support Understands and processes JSON, XML, CSV, and more. |
Standard data format support; works with JSON, XML, CSV, etc. | |
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Multi-Cloud Support Deployable on different cloud platforms and hybrid architectures. |
Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployment supported. | |
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Service Discovery Integration Integrates with service registries (e.g., Consul). |
Service discovery integration with popular registries is available. | |
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API Versioning Manages and routes multiple versions of APIs seamlessly. |
API versioning management is part of full API lifecycle in platform. | |
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BPM/Workflow Engine Integration Interoperates with business process management tools. |
Integrates with BPM/workflow tools for orchestration. |
Scalability and Performance
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Horizontal Scalability Ability to add nodes and balance load automatically. |
Horizontal scalability part of architecture—handles load balancing and scaling out nodes. | |
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High Availability Architecture Redundant components and failover to maximize uptime. |
High availability is a highlighted platform feature. | |
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Throughput Capacity Total number of API requests handled per second. |
No information available | |
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Load Testing Tools Includes tools for stress and performance testing APIs. |
APIs and tools for load testing are provided for performance validation. | |
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Auto-Scaling Policies Automatic scaling based on real-time demand. |
Auto-scaling supported based on traffic and rules. | |
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Geo-Distributed Deployments Supports deployments across multiple geographic locations. |
Supports geo-distributed deployment architectures. | |
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Low Latency Processing Optimized to minimize request/response latency. |
Low-latency processing optimized for banking/financial use cases. | |
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Concurrent Connection Limits Maximum number of simultaneous client connections supported. |
No information available | |
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Session Persistence Ability to maintain session/state across distributed systems. |
Maintains session persistence as needed for distributed workloads. | |
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Fast Failover and Recovery Quickly re-routes traffic on failure for uninterrupted service. |
Fast failover and recovery mechanisms included. |
API Lifecycle Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /9 Possible features)
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API Design Tools User-friendly tools for designing APIs (specifications, linting, etc). |
API design tools provided as part of lifecycle management. | |
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Automated Deployment Pipelines CI/CD pipelines for consistent API release processes. |
Automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD integration) available. | |
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Version Control Tracks changes and rollbacks for API definitions and implementations. |
Version control for API definitions and implementation managed in platform. | |
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Lifecycle Stages Tracking Defines and manages API states: development, testing, production, deprecated. |
API lifecycle stages (dev, test, prod, deprecated) tracked. | |
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Deprecation and Sunset Policy Enforcement Controlled migration paths and communication for deprecated APIs. |
Deprecation/sunset policy enforcement is automated for API consumers. | |
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Change Management Logging Monitors changes and notifies stakeholders. |
Change management logging included in lifecycle/ops dashboards. | |
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Automated Testing Integration Integrates with automated test frameworks. |
Integrates with automated test frameworks for API testing. | |
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Approval Workflows Multi-step approval for API publishing or promotion. |
Approval workflows for API promotion/publishing available. | |
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Rollback Mechanism Quickly revert to previous stable versions. |
Rollback mechanisms to previous API versions supported. |
Regulatory and Compliance
(9 Yes /9 Known /9 Possible features)
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Audit Logging Comprehensive, immutable records of every API activity. |
Audit logging built for regulatory compliance. | |
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Privacy Controls Strict controls for personal and sensitive data processing. |
Privacy controls for secure data processing and compliance. | |
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GDPR Compliance Supports mechanisms for data rights and protection under GDPR. |
GDPR compliance deeply addressed in documentation and platform controls. | |
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PCI DSS Support Meets requirements for processing and storing payment card data. |
PCI DSS supported for payment APIs and transactions. | |
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PSD2/Open Banking Readiness Supports open banking standards and frameworks. |
PSD2/Open Banking readiness is a headline platform feature. | |
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Consent Management Tracks and enforces customer consent for data sharing. |
Consent management and enforcement for customer data rights. | |
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Data Residency Controls Enforces policies on where data can be physically stored. |
Data residency controls to enforce regional data storage policies. | |
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Retention & Deletion Policies Automates retention and deletion per regulatory timelines. |
Automated retention and deletion policies configurable. | |
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Automated Compliance Reporting Generates reports to demonstrate compliance. |
Automated compliance reporting included for audit readiness. |
User and Access Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /9 Possible features)
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granular user permissions based on assigned roles. |
Role-based access control (RBAC) available for fine-grained permissioning. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration with enterprise authentication solutions. |
Single Sign-On (SSO) integrates with enterprise authentication providers. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforces strong two-factor user verification. |
Multi-factor authentication enforced for strongly securing access. | |
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User Provisioning Automation Automated creation, update, and deactivation of user accounts. |
User provisioning automation available, especially for enterprise clients. | |
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Delegated Administration Allows specific user groups to manage access. |
Delegated administration possible through role definitions. | |
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Session Management Controls and monitors user session durations and activity. |
Session management controls present for monitoring and governance. | |
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Access Review and Recertification Periodic verification of user access rights. |
Periodic access review and recertification supported. | |
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External User Federation Allows federated login for third-party or partner users. |
External user federation supported for third-party login. | |
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Entitlement Management Assign and manage granular entitlements to users. |
Entitlement management for granular control over API/resource access. |
Operational and Maintenance Features
(8 Yes /8 Known /8 Possible features)
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Zero-Downtime Upgrades Ability to patch or upgrade system components without impacting users. |
Zero-downtime upgrades provided for continuous service. | |
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Automated Backups Schedules and manages regular backups. |
Automated backups scheduled to meet disaster recovery policies. | |
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Disaster Recovery Support Failover and restore processes for high system resilience. |
Disaster recovery support with failover procedures documented. | |
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Rollback Capabilities Quick reversion to previous system states after failed changes. |
Rollback capabilities for system-wide or API-level changes. | |
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Remote Management API API for managing infrastructure remotely. |
Remote management of the platform via API available. | |
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Automated Configuration Management Tools for managing configuration drifts and automating changes. |
Automated configuration management for environments and deployments. | |
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Self-Healing Mechanisms Automated corrective actions for detected failures. |
Self-healing mechanisms built in for automated operational corrections. | |
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Maintenance Window Scheduling Automated notifications and controls for system maintenance. |
Maintenance window scheduling feature for alerts/upgrades. |
Cost Management and Optimization
(8 Yes /8 Known /8 Possible features)
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Usage-Based Billing Support Cost tracking for internal/external API use, supporting chargebacks. |
Usage-based billing support for chargeback and consumption tracking. | |
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Quota Management Enables the enforcement of usage quotas for users/applications. |
Quota management by API consumer or application configurable. | |
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Cost Analytics and Forecasting Provides insights and trends in API-related expenses. |
Cost analytics and forecasting dashboards provided. | |
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Budget Alerting Sends notifications if API usage approaches or exceeds budget. |
Budget alerting included for usage notifications and budget management. | |
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Resource Optimization Recommendations Suggests ways to optimize API and infrastructure usage. |
Resource optimization recommendations generated through analytics. | |
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Granular Cost Allocation Assigns costs to departments, projects, or teams. |
Granular cost allocation to departments/teams supported. | |
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License Management Tracks feature/component licensing and compliance with agreements. |
License management tracked in compliance dashboard. | |
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Pay-as-you-go Support Ability to implement flexible pricing models based on real usage. |
Pay-as-you-go support available as a billing option. |
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