According to Federal Chief Information Officer, the Federal Data Strategy provides a framework that raises the bar for consistency of skills, interoperability and the best practices for how agencies use, manage and connect data. One of the key goals is to allow agencies to assess data and related infrastructure maturity by May 2020. APIs are the fuel to drive new business models that capitalize on this blueprint for the creation of new apps, Internet of Things, hybrid integration- and mobile first. This webcast demonstrated API management and integration – from creating and publishing to the web, to usage, access, governance, feedback collection and security – to leverage data as a strategic asset to achieve agency mission.