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In e-commerce, APIs are used to manage inventories, suggest products and stores to customers relevant to them, and provide convenient modes of online payment. Social media platforms have exposed their APIs to allow developers to access their functionalities and integrate features into their applications. Many companies have already seen the significant role of APIs in linking businesses and technologies into efficient ecosystems.  By refusing to adopt API in your own company, your business could suffer while the competition gets ahead.  In this guide, you will learn how to help your organization understand how an API-centric model can create new and powerful avenues for revenue growth.  Download the whitepaper to learn more!  Interested in learning more about how APIs can help to streamline your business and save you time and resources? [Contact](https://www.profoundlogic.com/contact/) us today to find out more!  ### Why API Matters for Enterprise Development Whitepaper #### Related Resources - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Benefits of Modernizing Legacy Systems](https://www.profoundlogic.com/benefits-of-modernizing-legacy-systems/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Customer Satisfaction and Supply Chains](https://www.profoundlogic.com/customer-satisfaction-and-supply-chains/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Why Your Business Must Modernize Its Legacy Applications](https://www.profoundlogic.com/why-your-business-must-modernize-its-legacy-applications/) - \[fa icon="caret-right"\] Coding in 2021 and Beyond: Is Node.js Dead? #### Recommended for you - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] The Importance of API Security to Protect Sensitive Business Data](https://info.profoundlogic.com/the-importance-of-api-security-to-protect-sensitive-business-data) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Why API Matters for Enterprise Development](https://info.profoundlogic.com/why-api-matters-for-business-development-whitepaper) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] The Cost of Technical Debt to Business on IBM i](https://info.profoundlogic.com/technical-debt) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization](https://info.profoundlogic.com/node) #### Watch now on demand - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] What is Code Transformation?](https://info.profoundlogic.com/code-transformation-stage-one) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Transform IBM i/AS400 Now](https://www.profoundlogic.com/transform-ibm-i-as400-now/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Profound API, Low-Code and Product Updates Announced at PLUS 2020](https://info.profoundlogic.com/plus2020) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] IBM i Transformation Risks Every Business Leader Should Know](https://info.profoundlogic.com/transformation-risks-wod) #### Company - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] About Us](https://www.profoundlogic.com/about-profound-logic/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Press Releases](https://www.profoundlogic.com/press-releases/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Events and Webinars](https://www.profoundlogic.com/events/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Careers](https://www.profoundlogic.com/careers/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Partnerships](https://www.profoundlogic.com/partnerships/) - [\[fa icon="caret-right"\] Contact Us](https://www.profoundlogic.com/contact/) [Sign up for our newsletter](https://www.profoundlogic.com/newsletter-signup-profound-logic/) | [Developers](https://docs.profoundlogic.com/) | [Blog](https://www.profoundlogic.com/blog/) | [Privacy](https://www.profoundlogic.com/privacy-policy) | [Contact](https://www.profoundlogic.com/contact/) | [1-877-224-7768](tel:877-224-7768) Copyright © 2026 Profound Logic Software | [Sitemap](https://www.profoundlogic.com/sitemap.xml) \[fa icon="chevron-up"\] ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=237478240316292&ev=PageView&noscript=1)