evolution of an api platform
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Evolution of an API Platform
Brian Mullen / Business Development / @twilio
twilio is an API to build apps that communicate• tools for developers• make voice & messaging intelligent• based in the cloud
250,000 developers worldwide
why is this relevant?
you have all used twilio
communication is core to each of these user experiences
why now?
“In short, software is eating the world.”- Marc Andreessen
Macro Trends
1. Migration from the closet to the cloud
2. Shift from special purpose devices to general purpose computers.
solving problems with software
phones
payments
transportation
about twilio
250,000 developer customers
Origination in 50+ countries
Termination to 150+ countries & 1800+operators
$50M in 2013 revenue
about twilio
250,000 developer customers
Origination in 50+ countries
Termination to 150+ countries & 1800+operators
$50M in 2013 revenue
why the adoption?
focus on the developer experience
offer global connectivity
open for business
what is twilio and what does it do?
how does twilio use SMS and voice today?
how will twilio use MMS?
which customers will use twilio MMS?
