Kong is evolving from its origins as an API management platform to address the emerging needs of AI connectivity, focusing on the integration and management of AI traffic through a new layer of connectivity designed for hypervolumes. This transition reflects a shift from traditional API calls to a landscape dominated by AI agents and token-based interactions, necessitating infrastructure that supports real-time data processing and governance at unprecedented scales. As the demand for AI connectivity increases, Kong aims to provide secure, efficient, and scalable solutions that facilitate the movement of intelligence across diverse systems, positioning itself as a critical player in the age of AI connectivity by developing the digital "railroads" necessary for businesses to thrive in this new era. The company leverages its experience in building cloud-native applications to anticipate and meet the challenges posed by the rapid expansion of AI technologies, ensuring that enterprises can manage and accelerate their AI-driven operations with the same principles of performance, security, and reliability that have characterized its previous offerings.