Red Hat Application Foundations is a comprehensive software suite designed to boost developer productivity in creating and delivering cloud-native applications. It offers a range of capabilities including API management, data streaming, enterprise integration, application security, migration tools, and framework support. When used in conjunction with Red Hat OpenShift, it provides a powerful platform for connecting modern development practices to enterprise application infrastructure.

Key Features

API Management Centralized control and optimization of application programming interfaces

• Distributed gateways for performance enhancement and failure point reduction
• Security policy establishment and enforcement
• API analytics and usage reporting1

Data Streaming Real-time data processing and analysis capabilities

• Scalable handling of large real-time data volumes
• Support for various integration patterns and data formats
• Real-time database change capture and synchronization

Enterprise Integration Seamless connection of diverse systems and applications

• Enhanced developer productivity through enterprise integration patterns
• Support for microservices-based architecture
• Containerized deployment capabilities

Benefits

Increased Developer Productivity Streamlined development process with unified tools

• Single subscription-based service for multiple development capabilities
• Supports modern software development practices

Enhanced Application Delivery Efficient and reliable application deployment

• Tools for connecting legacy and modern applications without disruptions
• API and streaming data tools for AI model training and refinement
• Security-focused application development ready for hybrid cloud scaling