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From API chaos to controllable integration

From API chaos to controllable integration: how H.Essers got things under control
H.Essers, a leading European logistics company, faced a recognizable IT challenge: maintaining an overview in an explosively growing integration landscape. Read below how Gravitee.io has helped.

With hundreds of connections between internal systems, customers, and partners, the number of APIs grew rapidly.

Every new application, customer, or acquisition brought with it additional integrations. The result: fragmentation, lack of oversight, and increasing concerns about security and scalability.

Why strategic API management is essential

For organizations like H.Essers, APIs are the digital glue between systems. But without central control and policy, risks arise:


  • Shadow APIs without supervision or access control


  • Poor collaboration between development, integration, and security


  • Slow onboarding of new applications and customers


  • No version control or consistent enforcement of policies


The conclusion is clear: APIs are no longer mere technical components, but strategic assets that require smart management.

The choice for Gravitee.io: flexible and powerful

After a thorough evaluation, H.Essers chose Gravitee.io as their API management platform. The solution had to fit within the existing IT architecture, while also being future-proof in terms of security, governance, and monitoring.

Why Gravitee.io?

  • Supports both sync and async communication (REST, Kafka, Webhooks, …)


  • Policy engine for access control, throttling, and security rules


  • Developer portal for reusability and self-service onboarding


  • Real-time monitoring and logging for error analysis

A major advantage in the logistics sector: support for real-time data streams.

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The impact: faster integration, safer collaboration

Thanks to Gravitee.io, H.Essers will soon have a central API platform that provides full visibility over all internal and external APIs. Errors are detected more quickly through real-time monitoring, while policies and rate limiting ensure consistent security policies. New integrations will no longer be launched in days or weeks, but in just a few hours.

A blueprint for other organisations

What H.Essers achieves sets an example for other companies struggling with IT complexity. No more ad-hoc integrations, but a strategic approach:

  • One platform for governance, integration and monitoring


  • A common language between IT and business


  • Faster time-to-value for digital projects

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