APIs and microservices are increasingly seen as the future of software development, providing flexibility and scalability for organizations transitioning from monolithic to decentralized architectures. While modern development practices enhance customer experience and drive revenue, they introduce challenges in maintaining control and visibility over dispersed API endpoints. Legacy API management tools have struggled to support these modern, cloud-native environments, necessitating more flexible solutions. Kong has emerged as a leader in this space, offering a platform that supports multi-cloud, hybrid, and Kubernetes-native architectures, and facilitates seamless service-to-service communication. Trusted by over 460 global brands, Kong's platform emphasizes speed, ease, and flexibility, enabling companies to focus on developing new functionalities rather than managing connectivity. The recent release of Kong Gateway 2.7 enhances performance with a 25% increase in throughput and introduces features like bulk policy application and expanded real-time support, furthering Kong's mission to drive digital connectivity and innovation.