As SmartBear's Chief Product Officer, I'm thrilled about our acquisition of Reflect, a Generative AI-powered no-code testing platform. Here's why: This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we can't wait to see the innovative solutions we build together.

Development teams need to stay competitive, and API practitioners are using all sorts of protocols to get the job done. There are always newly emerging methodologies, protocols, and frameworks to meet business demands. Our State of Software Quality | 2023 API Tools and Trends report uncovered that not only is there a rise in microservices, we’re seeing an increase in APIs supporting Events and Messaging.

As the year comes to an end, we at SmartBear are thrilled to share some exciting news and milestones we have achieved in 2023. From being recognized as a Visionary in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for API Management to launching our integrated tools, we’ve been dedicated to delivering industry-leading solutions for developers and organizations. In this end-of-year blog, we will highlight our accomplishments, discuss our commitment to innovation, and look forward to what lies ahead.

As we dive into the ever-evolving realm of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), we discover a critical component in the digital landscape. APIs have transcended their role as mere technological connectors, transforming into strategic assets that drive the modern digital economy. Ensuring effective API governance is becoming increasingly vital to guarantee consistent, secure, and scalable development.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new and improved Zephyr Squad, a test management solution providing core test planning and execution tools within Jira. Whether you are a seasoned QA professional, a developer, or a project manager, this update will make your testing process faster, more efficient, and more user-friendly than ever before.

We are excited to announce SmartBear has been named a Visionary in the 2023 Magic Quadrant by Gartner for API Management. A Magic Quadrant is a tool that provides a graphical competitive positioning of technology providers to help you make smart investment decisions. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.