IBM API Connect

Full-lifecycle API management platform (on-prem and SaaS) with API designer, developer portal, rate limiting, OAuth 2.0 / OIDC / mTLS, SOAP-to-REST transformation, and monetisation — the DataPower-era API gateway's modern successor

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Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ

USArmonk, USA

Subject to CLOUD Act, FISA-702, DPF

Region locations

APACEUUKUSOther13 regions across 5 jurisdictions

Sovereign option

No sovereign-flagged regions in the catalogue for this service.

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Attributes

SaaS And On Prem: Yes

Sub-services (3)

API Gateway

Managed DataPower-derived API gateway for request routing and policies

Developer Portal

Drupal-based portal for API discovery, docs, subscriptions, and support

API Manager

UI for defining products, plans, rate limits, and monetisation

Compliance & Certifications

This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.

GDPR SOC 2 ISO 27001 HIPAA PCI DSS FedRAMP

Where this runs

13 regions

9 countries

Commercial regions (13)

Europe (3)

Frankfurt
Madrid
London

North America (4)

Montreal
Toronto
Dallas
Washington DC

South America (1)

São Paulo

Asia (4)

Chennai
Mumbai - Airtel
Osaka
Tokyo

Oceania (1)

Sydney

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Pricing

Pricing model:subscription