Core Insights - Ambassador is integrating its legacy product Telepresence Enterprise into the new Blackbird API development tool to enhance the end-to-end development experience [1][3] - The combination of Telepresence and Blackbird allows developers to connect to their own Kubernetes clusters for running and debugging code, improving productivity [4][5] Product Features - Telepresence Enterprise enables developers to run a single service locally while connecting to a remote Kubernetes cluster, providing enterprise-ready scale, collaboration, and security [2] - Blackbird API Development Platform allows developers to create and deliver high-quality APIs without additional infrastructure, offering a hosted environment for testing and debugging [3][6] - The Code Run feature in Blackbird allows developers to run code in a hosted environment or connect to their own Kubernetes clusters [4] Market Recognition - Blackbird has been recognized as a 2024 Digital Innovator by Intellyx and received an honorable mention in the Magic Quadrant for API Management 2024 [6] - The platform was also awarded Best in Coding and Design tools at API World 2024, indicating its strong market presence and innovation [6] Company Overview - Ambassador focuses on optimizing software development with APIs in modern infrastructures, with Blackbird being the flagship product [8] - The company was founded in 2014 and is backed by investors such as Insight Partners and Four Rivers Group [8]