Webearsoft

Webearsoft is an API middleware company established in July 2021. The company was founded by CEO Jang Young-hwi and two other core researchers from TmaxSoft, a prominent player in the Korean middleware market. With 13 years of experience developing middleware software at TmaxSoft, Jang identified a growing market for API gateways driven by the expansion of Open APIs and the artificial intelligence industry. This realization prompted the creation of a high-performance, stable, Korean-made product.

The company's flagship product is 'OSORI APIM', an integrated API management solution designed for the development and operation of APIs. A key differentiator for OSORI is that its core API gateway is developed using Rust, a programming language recognized for its high memory stability and security. This choice of language addresses critical issues like service downtime and reduces maintenance costs, offering superior stability compared to the Java-based products common in the Korean market. The OSORI solution allows for dynamic application of settings and security protocols without downtime. The platform provides features such as simplifying API registration and deployment, real-time monitoring, traffic control, and user-specific statistics and reporting.

Webearsoft's business model caters to a wide range of clients, from public institutions to private enterprises, by offering its solution in various formats, including on-premise, store-based, and as a subscription-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. This flexible approach makes the solution accessible to both large corporations and smaller businesses. The company is actively targeting the public sector, having registered 'OSORI APIM v3.0' on the Korean Public Procurement Service's digital service mall, which simplifies the procurement process for government and public agencies. Key client sectors include finance, which requires high security and stability, and unicorn-level companies that utilize advanced IT. The company has also completed projects for the automotive industry, building an open API platform. Since its inception, Webearsoft has achieved significant milestones, including receiving seed investment from Hanyang University Technology Holdings and SparkLabs, being selected for the TIPS program, and securing multiple government grants and business partnerships.

Keywords: API management, API gateway, middleware, OSORI APIM, Rust programming language, Open API, TmaxSoft, Jang Young-hwi, SaaS, on-premise, public sector IT, financial technology, digital transformation, API security, system integration, data voucher supplier, platform as a service, IT solutions, enterprise software, Korean startup