FANUC Adopts Kong Konnect for Next-Generation Core Business Data Integration Platform
FANUC Corporation has selected Kong Konnect as the API management platform for its next-generation core business data integration infrastructure, a key component of its IT modernization strategy aiming for a loosely coupled architecture by 2030. This adoption aims to unify diverse data integration methods and establish robust governance for its growing API assets in a hybrid cloud environment.
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Kong Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Daiki Ariizumi), a leader in API and AI connectivity technology, is pleased to announce that "Kong Konnect" has been adopted as the API management platform for the core business data integration infrastructure of FANUC Corporation's (hereinafter FANUC) next-generation core system initiative.
FANUC's IT Division, Business Systems Department, is advancing the renewal of its next-generation core system as a mid-term goal through 2030, promoting a transition from a monolithic structure to a loosely coupled architecture that separates data and applications. As part of this initiative, they are building a business data integration platform to consistently manage and operate company-wide business data. With an anticipated increase in API-driven integrations on this platform, a mechanism to manage these safely and efficiently has become indispensable, leading to the adoption of Kong Konnect for its realization.
■ Background of Introduction
Due to years of accumulated system operations, FANUC's core systems had issues with control and operational management, as they mixed different methods such as direct DB access, FTP file transfers, and individual API integrations. While advancing the concept of the next-generation core system, the company foresaw the expansion of API utilization. Simultaneously, there was a shared recognition that APIs should be positioned not merely as technical elements but as critical data assets supporting corporate activities, necessitating the establishment of appropriate governance. Against this backdrop, the development of an API management platform became a priority, and the introduction of "Kong Konnect" was considered as one means to achieve this.
■ Reasons for Selecting Kong
After comparative consideration with multiple products, the following points were highly evaluated:
Comprehensive Support for Hybrid Cloud Environments
Integration management of on-premises and cloud environments within a single platform.
Centralized Management of Diverse APIs
Comprehensive management not only of APIs on Kubernetes but also APIs from SaaS and packaged products.
High Affinity with APIOps (GitOps)
Realization of a modern operational model with reduced manual work through code management of configurations and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
Peace of Mind from the Establishment of Kong Japan
Close communication and support systems within Japan provided a final push for enterprise adoption.
■ Expected Benefits of Introduction
With the introduction of Kong Konnect, the following benefits are expected:
Integrated Visualization and Centralized Management
Cross-sectional understanding of ever-increasing APIs and establishment of a centralized operational structure based on common rules.
Continued Utilization of "API Assets"
A platform for continuous asset utilization through the consolidation of common specifications such as authentication, security, traffic control, and publishing rules.
Standardization of Lifecycle and Governance
Natural lifecycle management and establishment of control through the unification of processes and policies from design, publication, operation, to retirement.
■ Future Outlook
As modernization progresses, the number of APIs is expected to increase gradually. To prepare for this increase, FANUC aims to improve development efficiency and maintainability by consolidating common specifications such as authentication, security, and traffic control with Kong, thereby reducing the burden on individual application development.
Additionally, by systematically organizing and cataloging APIs and ensuring a state where they can be grasped centrally as "data assets," FANUC seeks to promote quality management and usage status tracking of APIs, leading to the suppression of future redundant maintenance costs.
Mr. Jotaro Ohara, Managing Director, CIO, CISO, and Head of IT Division at FANUC Corporation, stated:
"Under our mid-term IT vision towards 2030, we are advancing the modernization of our core systems. In this context, we have been considering mechanisms to standardize API management and strengthen governance in our hybrid environment. Kong Konnect, which we have now introduced, was evaluated as an option capable of meeting these requirements, and we will continue to promote the development of a flexible and sustainable digital foundation utilizing this platform."
Mr. Daiki Ariizumi, Representative Director and President of Kong Inc., stated:
"As the core infrastructure for FANUC's next-generation core system initiative, which they are promoting towards 2030, Kong..."
FANUC's IT Division, Business Systems Department, is advancing the renewal of its next-generation core system as a mid-term goal through 2030, promoting a transition from a monolithic structure to a loosely coupled architecture that separates data and applications. As part of this initiative, they are building a business data integration platform to consistently manage and operate company-wide business data. With an anticipated increase in API-driven integrations on this platform, a mechanism to manage these safely and efficiently has become indispensable, leading to the adoption of Kong Konnect for its realization.
■ Background of Introduction
Due to years of accumulated system operations, FANUC's core systems had issues with control and operational management, as they mixed different methods such as direct DB access, FTP file transfers, and individual API integrations. While advancing the concept of the next-generation core system, the company foresaw the expansion of API utilization. Simultaneously, there was a shared recognition that APIs should be positioned not merely as technical elements but as critical data assets supporting corporate activities, necessitating the establishment of appropriate governance. Against this backdrop, the development of an API management platform became a priority, and the introduction of "Kong Konnect" was considered as one means to achieve this.
■ Reasons for Selecting Kong
After comparative consideration with multiple products, the following points were highly evaluated:
Comprehensive Support for Hybrid Cloud Environments
Integration management of on-premises and cloud environments within a single platform.
Centralized Management of Diverse APIs
Comprehensive management not only of APIs on Kubernetes but also APIs from SaaS and packaged products.
High Affinity with APIOps (GitOps)
Realization of a modern operational model with reduced manual work through code management of configurations and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
Peace of Mind from the Establishment of Kong Japan
Close communication and support systems within Japan provided a final push for enterprise adoption.
■ Expected Benefits of Introduction
With the introduction of Kong Konnect, the following benefits are expected:
Integrated Visualization and Centralized Management
Cross-sectional understanding of ever-increasing APIs and establishment of a centralized operational structure based on common rules.
Continued Utilization of "API Assets"
A platform for continuous asset utilization through the consolidation of common specifications such as authentication, security, traffic control, and publishing rules.
Standardization of Lifecycle and Governance
Natural lifecycle management and establishment of control through the unification of processes and policies from design, publication, operation, to retirement.
■ Future Outlook
As modernization progresses, the number of APIs is expected to increase gradually. To prepare for this increase, FANUC aims to improve development efficiency and maintainability by consolidating common specifications such as authentication, security, and traffic control with Kong, thereby reducing the burden on individual application development.
Additionally, by systematically organizing and cataloging APIs and ensuring a state where they can be grasped centrally as "data assets," FANUC seeks to promote quality management and usage status tracking of APIs, leading to the suppression of future redundant maintenance costs.
Mr. Jotaro Ohara, Managing Director, CIO, CISO, and Head of IT Division at FANUC Corporation, stated:
"Under our mid-term IT vision towards 2030, we are advancing the modernization of our core systems. In this context, we have been considering mechanisms to standardize API management and strengthen governance in our hybrid environment. Kong Konnect, which we have now introduced, was evaluated as an option capable of meeting these requirements, and we will continue to promote the development of a flexible and sustainable digital foundation utilizing this platform."
Mr. Daiki Ariizumi, Representative Director and President of Kong Inc., stated:
"As the core infrastructure for FANUC's next-generation core system initiative, which they are promoting towards 2030, Kong..."