Inigo Recognized in Gartner's Hype Cycle for APIs, 2024

We are excited to announce that Inigo has been recognized as a leading GraphQL vendor in the 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle for APIs. This acknowledgment highlights the growing significance of specialized GraphQL tools in the API management landscape and solidifies Inigo’s position as an industry leader.

The Gartner Hype Cycle is a trusted resource for technology leaders, offering insights into the maturity and adoption of various technologies. Our inclusion in this report signifies that Inigo is at the forefront of addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by GraphQL in enterprise environments.

Key Insights from the Gartner Hype Cycle

1. Infrastructure Requirements: Gartner emphasizes that GraphQL necessitates additional infrastructure, such as GraphQL servers and gateways, which often exceeds the capabilities of typical API management tools. Inigo directly addresses this challenge by providing comprehensive GraphQL-specific features that integrate seamlessly with existing API management solutions like Kong and Apigee.
2. Vendor Support Evaluation: The report recommends evaluating API management vendor support for GraphQL. Inigo stands out in this regard, offering robust support for the entire GraphQL API lifecycle, from design to deployment and management.
3. Community of Practice: Gartner advises organizations to adopt community-of-practice approaches to mentor developers in GraphQL. Inigo's platform serves as an excellent foundation for building such communities, offering tools and features that align with GraphQL best practices and facilitate knowledge sharing.
4. Adoption Challenges: The report highlights obstacles to GraphQL adoption, including additional costs, training needs, and new processes. Inigo tackles these challenges head-on by streamlining API development, accelerating adoption, and reducing overall costs.

GraphQL APIs require investment in building, managing and operating additional infrastructure beyond typical API management tools. For example, they require a GraphQL server-side runtime for executing queries, implying additional costs, personnel and processes.

Find out more about where GraphQL fits into your enterprise API strategy in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for APIs, 2024.

Conclusion

As GraphQL continues to gain traction in the enterprise space, Inigo is proud to be recognized by Gartner as a vendor helping to shape the future of API management. We remain committed to innovating and providing solutions that empower organizations to harness the full potential of GraphQL in their API strategies.

For more information on how Inigo can support your GraphQL journey, contact our team.