Apic drivers enhancements (second approach): L3 refactor

- refactor to leverage Client's transactional capabilities
- General refactor to improve the driver's reliability

Implements blueprint: apic-driver-enhancements

Change-Id: I5a19039e82988a0570622bc1ddb1429e9833d478
Merge "Apic drivers enhancements (second approach): L3 refactor"