Kong Konnect is a comprehensive service connectivity platform designed specifically for the cloud-native era, offering a full-stack solution delivered as a service to enhance microservices adoption and API management. It caters to developers, architects, and DevOps with thoughtfully constructed workflows to increase efficiency, accelerate development, and ensure a secure and reliable experience. Key components include the Runtime Manager for scalable API gateway operations, Service Hub for service management, Vitals for real-time monitoring, Dev Portal for service publishing, and Insomnia API Designer for seamless API editing and testing. The platform underscores the importance of reliable connectivity as a necessity, particularly emphasized by the challenges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for rapid innovation and built-in reliability. Kong Konnect aims to serve as the central nervous system for Kong's connectivity solutions, with plans for further enhancements and new capabilities to support businesses' evolving connectivity needs.