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The advantages of building on APIs include: fast time to launch (measured in weeks) and low upfront cost (pay-as-you-go), but the price is that control rests with the provider, and how data is handled and retained needs to be confirmed.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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10/14/2026
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Valid until: 1/12/2027
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