Case Study: Capital One builds a governed enterprise data marketplace with Apollo GraphQL

Capital One triples deployment velocity with Apollo GraphQL

Capital One faced challenges in managing its complex data ecosystem, where data was difficult to find, trust, and use due to independently built APIs and a lack of a single authoritative source. This created inefficiencies for both data producers and consumers across the enterprise. To address this, Capital One partnered with Apollo GraphQL to build a more discoverable and governed data marketplace using Apollo Federation.

The solution implemented by Apollo GraphQL used a federated GraphQL approach with Apollo Router at its foundation. This created a centralized supergraph that standardized APIs, embedded governance into workflows, and improved data discoverability. The results were significant, including a 50% reduction in required communication tools, a 67% reduction in people needed for approvals, and a 300% increase in deployment velocity, transforming data access into a strategic asset for Capital One.

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