IBM's decision to deprecate its Cloud API Gateway has prompted users to explore alternative solutions, with Kong emerging as a recommended option for migrating API Gateway endpoints. Kong offers both an open-source version and Kong Enterprise, which is enhanced with additional features such as enterprise plugins, a developer portal, analytics, advanced security, and 24/7 support, making it suitable for mission-critical applications. Kong Enterprise is utilized by notable companies like PayPal and Nasdaq and is known for its performance, processing thousands of transactions per second with minimal latency. Built on NGINX, Kong Gateway provides a lightweight, fast, and reliable core engine and supports a wide range of deployment environments and protocols. Its extensive ecosystem of plugins allows for high customization and API management functionality, and the platform's robust API governance capabilities help maintain a centralized API catalog for organizations. Kong's migration methodology focuses on defining key KPIs, analyzing components to be migrated, and prioritizing based on business benefits to streamline the process. The company's API management platform, including Kong Enterprise and Kong Konnect, offers a comprehensive solution for organizations transitioning from IBM's API Gateway.