Kong's API and service mesh platforms are designed to address modern enterprise demands for agility, resilience, and scalability by enabling federated development teams to manage their own APIs while maintaining oversight through a central governance framework. Organizations are increasingly adopting Kong as they transition from traditional API platforms, drawn by its highly flexible deployment options, automation capabilities, and the ability to support both cloud and on-prem environments. Kong's platform offers a 100% declarative approach for predictable API publishing, reducing errors and operational costs, and supports extensive plugin customization to meet specific functional requirements. With a runtime footprint of about 30 MB, Kong delivers high performance and allows for architectural freedom in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The platform's open-source nature fosters continuous innovation and community engagement, providing numerous plugins that enhance its functionality. Customers report benefits such as improved time to market, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and enhanced developer productivity.