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Techday NZ
21-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
SnapLogic debuts AgentCreator 3.0 for no-code AI creation
SnapLogic has released AgentCreator 3.0, an update to its agent-based AI platform, designed to facilitate the building of no-code AI solutions in enterprise environments. The new version introduces two tools—Prompt Composer and Agent Visualiser—intended to make it easier for organisations to create, configure, and oversee AI agents responsible for managing complex business workflows. According to SnapLogic, these enhancements aim to remove the roadblocks that have traditionally hindered enterprise AI adoption, including technical complexity, data readiness issues, and concerns about trust in automation. Prompt Composer serves as a visual editor, allowing users to design, test, and refine AI prompts in real-time. The goal is to allow both business users and technical staff to iterate on AI instructions efficiently on a single screen, adapting as large language models (LLMs) evolve. SnapLogic states that this approach supports demanding enterprise requirements for accuracy and adaptability in AI development. The Agent Visualiser element offers transparency by visually explaining the step-by-step reasoning and actions taken by AI agents. This feature provides an audit trail, mapping which tools, APIs, and sub-agents were involved in each decision, making AI-driven processes more accountable and providing enterprises with improved visibility and confidence—particularly important for compliance and governance purposes. Jeremiah Stone, Chief Technology Officer of SnapLogic, said, "We are ushering in the third wave of AI, moving beyond narrow AI tools to autonomous agents that reason, take action, and continuously improve. AgentCreator 3.0 is the breakthrough enterprises have been waiting for—a no-code, trustworthy, and scalable solution designed for real business impact. More than just a technical shift, this marks the end of traditional SaaS and introduces a new era of AI abundance. By democratising AI engineering, we are empowering business users, analysts, and developers to become AI creators." SnapLogic claims that with the AgentCreator 3.0 release, businesses gain access to AI-driven digital labour that can operate without human resource constraints. The solution is intended to augment employees and take on tasks that previously required specialised human expertise. The product includes access to over 1,000 pre-built connectors on a unified platform that supports data integration, application integration, and API management. This infrastructure is designed to accelerate the transition to more agent-focused business operations by ensuring data is ready for AI-driven processes. The platform also features built-in security, access controls, and enforceable AI policy features to help enterprise customers meet requirements around data privacy and explainability while using AI. According to SnapLogic, AgentCreator 3.0 allows enterprises to visually assemble and configure bespoke AI agents without writing code, reducing barriers for organisations not equipped for Python-based AI framework development. Staff can build and deploy agents using a graphical interface, with an emphasis on ease of use and control. AgentCreator 3.0 is also now compatible with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which facilitates broader deployment of agentic AI by allowing any agent, pipeline, or managed API to function as an MCP server. This upgrade means AgentCreator agents can securely interact as both consumers and providers of MCP endpoints, all within a domain governed by the customer organisation. Aptia, an early adopter, has described tangible benefits from the upgrade. Mike Wertz, Programme Engineering Lead at Aptia, stated, "Aptia is committed to delivering the most innovative, efficient, and reliable solutions to our customers, and the new tools from AgentCreator enable seamless management of employee benefits programs. With Prompt Composer and Agent Visualizer, the process for building and refining AI agents for advanced workflows is even more streamlined, enabling our team to optimise resource-intensive processes and future-proof our AI strategy." SnapLogic positions AgentCreator 3.0 as a response to the rising pressure many companies feel to quickly incorporate AI into their business operations, a situation described as the "AI 2K moment," reminiscent of the transition pressures seen around Y2K. The company claims that its latest release enables organisations to implement fully operational, governed AI from day one.
Techday NZ
21-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
SnapLogic unveils next-gen API management with advanced tools
SnapLogic has introduced a next-generation API management solution, designed to support enterprises seeking to enhance composability and adopt agentic architectures. The company announced that the new API management (APIM) solution brings a rearchitected and redesigned approach intended to help organisations build, manage, and scale API ecosystems with greater efficiency. SnapLogic states the solution is user-friendly and integrates advanced security features alongside a customisable API marketplace. SnapLogic has been offering APIM functionality as part of its integration platform since 2019. This refreshed offering enters what the company calls a new phase of API-led composability, supporting seamless integration of both internal and third-party APIs, improved governance, and streamlined API consumption. The company's new APIM includes a Policy Studio, which offers a visual, no-code or low-code interface for administrators and developers to set, enforce, and manage API policies. This is designed to reduce operational overhead while improving governance and compliance by promoting consistency and making security policies easily applicable and reusable across assets. Additionally, SnapLogic has introduced a Developer Hub and Marketplace for API providers and consumers. The company describes this as a customisable portal enabling the discovery, testing, and integration of APIs, with the intention of boosting adoption and collaboration within enterprise environments. SnapLogic also claims the new APIM lowers the technical barrier for API providers, enabling those without advanced expertise to design and deploy services through intuitive workflows and built-in validation tools. This is aimed at making onboarding easier and reducing friction for users developing APIs. The solution consolidates data and application integration, API management, and agent creation into a single platform. SnapLogic asserts this integration allows organisations to eliminate several disparate tools, simplifying technology stacks and lowering the cost of ownership. Support has also been extended beyond traditional REST APIs to include new protocols such as MCP, which the company says helps generative AI agents connect with applications and data stores for deeper operational context. Jeremiah Stone, Chief Technology Officer at SnapLogic, commented, "In the era of AI abundance, APIs are no longer just digital doorways—they are programmable enablers of intelligent agents and autonomous workflows. In line with this, in today's dynamic business environment, enterprises need an APIM solution that simplifies implementation, fosters flexibility, and enhances security." "Our reimagined APIM solution makes it easier than ever for organisations to build, manage, and consume APIs, ensuring that they can quickly adapt to market changes, increase automation, and unlock new opportunities while on their composable and agentic journey." The early response from clients includes feedback from Ian Petherbridge, IT Manager at Aurecon, a design and advisory company based in Asia Pacific: "With SnapLogic's API Management, we can accelerate our Program/Project Delivery Tool (PDT) initiative, ensuring full end-to-end visibility, insights, and management of our large-scale infrastructure projects." "Having consolidated our applications and integrations on SnapLogic, we now have the agility to rapidly compose and reuse API-driven services, enhancing collaboration between Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, and industry-specific tools. The new APIM capabilities will streamline governance, improve security through reusable policy enforcement, and drive API adoption with a more intuitive Developer Hub, empowering Aurecon to scale efficiently, optimise operations, and respond swiftly to new business opportunities," Petherbridge stated. The company emphasises that its APIM solution helps enterprises adapt to market dynamics, enter new customer segments, and enables API monetisation strategies. SnapLogic claims it also provides a stronger API-first foundation by bolstering security and governance, making API discoverability and reuse more accessible. Lifecycle management and integration scalability are presented as key advantages of the new offering.
