The New Stack Podcast Solving the Problems that Accompany API Sprawl with AI
Jan 15, 2026
Neeraj Nargund, IBM's strategic partnerships lead for the automation brand, dives into the complexities of API sprawl and its security implications. He emphasizes the importance of smart APIs infused with AI for better governance and real-time data interpretation. The discussion explores how organizations can monetize API-generated insights and the need for centralized management in hybrid environments. Neeraj also touches on IBM’s latest API Connect features and the role of AI in transforming business processes, ensuring enterprises can scale effectively.
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APIs Power Core Business Processes
- APIs run core enterprise business processes and require automated discovery, observability, and governance.
- API sprawl plus hybrid/multi-cloud deployments magnify security and management challenges.
Enforce API-Level Security Consistently
- Enforce strong API-level security like zero trust, OAuth, OIDC, and runtime anomaly detection.
- Apply these controls consistently across gateways, edge, on-prem, and cloud deployments.
What Makes An API 'Smart'
- Smart APIs are APIs infused with AI that are context- and event-aware across their lifecycle.
- They interpret and act on data, enabling agent workflows and adaptive behavior.