Complexity and security challenges can hobble the growth of financial transactions for private-data-laden, consumer-facing software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. Add to that the need to deliver user experiences that are simple, intuitive, and personalized -- and you have a thorny thicket of software development challenges. So how did streamlined and cost-efficient home-brokerage-enabler Houwzer construct a resilient application programming interface (API)-based platform as the heart of its services integration engine for buying and selling real estate online? Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Read a full transcript or download a copy. To gain the inside story of how Houwzer makes the most of APIs and protects its user data while preventing vulnerabilities, BriefingsDirect sat down with Greg Phillips, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Houwzer. The discussion is moderated by Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: Traceable AI.

How Houwzer Speeds Growth and Innovation for Online Real Estate by Gaining Insights into API Use and Behavior

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How Houwzer Speeds Growth and Innovation for Online Real Estate by Gaining Insights into API Use and Behavior

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