How Elementrix Slashes API Sprawl (And Why It Matters)
Intro:
Your team built 47 APIs for the same customer data. Sound familiar?
API sprawl isn’t just messy—it’s expensive, risky, and slows innovation. Here’s how Elementrix consolidates APIs without sacrificing flexibility.
The Cost of Sprawl
Every redundant API creates hidden burdens:
$150K/year per API in maintenance (testing, security patches, docs)
Slower development as teams rebuild the same logic
Compliance gaps when inconsistent rules apply to similar data
A Fortune 500 insurer found 60+ duplicate “customer profile” APIs—each with slightly different security rules.
The Fix: 1 Data Model → Multiple Secured Views
Elementrix replaces API sprawl with:
A single source of truth – Define data once (e.g., “customer_record”)
Role-based views – Marketing sees
name/email, finance getsname/payment_historyOn-demand delivery – Serve as REST, GraphQL, or streams—no new code needed
Banking Case Study: 200 APIs → 20
A European bank faced:
200+ account APIs (mobile, web, partners)
3-week delays for new data fields
With Elementrix:
Consolidated to 20 governed APIs
Cut new field rollout from weeks to hours
Automated GDPR masking (e.g., hiding SSNs from non-HR systems)
Reduce Your API Bloat Why maintain what you don’t need?