By Jordan Walsh
Publication Date: 2025-11-23 01:07:00
Every Australian business leader is told they need an AI strategy. What most people aren’t told is that AI systems only work as well as their underlying APIs.
If that sounds abstract, consider this: If your company uses Xero for financial management, Shopify for e-commerce, or Slack for communications, you’re relying on APIs. These are the interfaces that allow different software systems to communicate with each other. Without it, your AI tools can’t access the data you need or take action on your behalf.
The gap between AI hype and AI reality lies in the infrastructure. Most companies are already using AI tools but lack the API maturity to safely implement them. Australian companies have an advantage here. Our region builds APIs differently than the rest of the world.
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