Modern enterprises are adopting multi-cloud strategies to enhance flexibility and avoid vendor lock-in, and Kong's Dedicated Cloud Gateways (DCGWs) facilitate this by offering fully vendor-managed API and AI infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The recent introduction of managed Redis instances for DCGWs aims to eliminate infrastructure barriers by enabling instant activation of critical capabilities like caching and rate limiting, with Redis co-located in chosen cloud regions for optimal performance. This enhancement reduces operational overhead and supports advanced AI use cases such as rate limiting, quota management, and intelligent caching, crucial for cost-effective AI service delivery. By simplifying API infrastructure management, platform teams can now focus on developing AI capabilities, transforming infrastructure from a burden to a business asset. The managed Redis feature lays the groundwork for future intelligent API management features, positioning Kong's DCGWs as essential tools for organizations prioritizing AI innovation and multi-cloud resilience.