Kong has announced the general availability of its Kong Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways, a fully managed, multi-region API management solution designed to simplify and enhance the deployment of global API infrastructure. This service leverages Kong Gateway technology to provide scalable, resilient, and secure API management that can be deployed quickly across multiple regions. Cloud Gateways offers elastic scaling, private networking, and a choice between Autopilot and Custom modes for resource management, enabling businesses to tailor their API infrastructure to specific needs and demands. With support for AWS and plans to include Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, the service allows users to choose where to run their infrastructure, optimizing data residency and compliance. The platform also integrates with Kong Konnect's other modules like Service Hub and API Observability, providing comprehensive governance and visibility. With features such as Smart Global DNS for optimal performance and automated upgrades, businesses can benefit from reduced costs, improved time to market, and enhanced site reliability engineering productivity.