Proven DataPower to API Connect migrations by senior engineers
Migrating IBM DataPower Gateway to IBM API Connect is a structured process. We lead fixed-scope projects with senior IBM certified consultants.
The lowest-cost way off IBM DataPower Gateway: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support IBM DataPower Gateway → IBM API Connect after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope project, predictable cost
- ✓Senior IBM certified integration consultants
- ✓Vendor support stays active during migration
- ✓Transition XML to API Connect runtimes
- ✓Save 40–70% on legacy DataPower support
- ✓24/7 US-based post-migration support
Appliance-only features that stop working
Direct usage of deprecated DataPower appliance features can block your migration to APIC. We identify and recode those policies before you hit a dead end.
Deep network customizations on legacy boxes
VLANs, direct routing, and other network-level customizations on your DataPower Gateway don’t map one-to-one. Our engineers design the equivalent API Connect network model.
Non-standard Gateway policies that APIC rejects
Custom policies written for the old appliance may not be supported by the API Connect Gateway service. We re‑architect them to work on the new platform.
IBM DataPower Gateway → IBM API Connect migration — your questions answered
How do you handle deprecated appliance features during DataPower Gateway migration to apic?+
We audit your existing DataPower configurations for any features that are deprecated in API Connect. We then recode or replace them with equivalent policies supported by the modern Gateway service – before the migration sprint starts.
What about network-level customizations like VLANs or direct routing?+
Your legacy DataPower Gateway may have deep network customizations. We map those to API Connect’s network model, often leveraging Cloud Pak for Integration capabilities. This is a standard part of our assessment and planning phase.
Can I keep IBM support on my old hardware while migrating?+
Yes. As long as your vendor contract is active, IBM DataPower Gateway stays under vendor support. You migrate on your own timeline with no forced cutover. If the contract lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues on the legacy platform until you complete the move.
What happens to custom policies that don’t work in IBM API Connect?+
We review every custom Gateway policy during the assessment. Those that are unsupported by the API Connect Gateway service are redesigned as API Connect-native policies or custom extensions. Our senior engineers have deep experience with both platforms.
Start your IBM API Connect modernization roadmap assessment
Talk to our team. We’ll review your current IBM DataPower Gateway estate, identify migration blockers, and deliver a fixed-scope plan with a clear timeline. Post-migration, we offer managed IBM API Connect platform support, patching, and developer portal administration – so you can focus on your API strategy, not infrastructure.