Analytics

Analytics vs. Transactions in Data Streaming with Apache Kafka

Workloads for analytics and transactions have very unlike characteristics and requirements. Many people think that Apache Kafka is not built…

3 years ago

Streaming Machine Learning with Kafka-native Model Deployment

Apache Kafka became the de facto standard for event streaming across the globe and industries. Machine Learning (ML) includes model…

5 years ago

Use Cases and Architectures for Apache Kafka across Industries

Event Streaming is happening all over the world. This blog post explores real-life examples across industries for use cases and…

5 years ago

Use Cases and Architectures for Kafka at the Edge

Use cases and architectures for Kafka deployments at the edge, including retail stores, cell towers, trains, small factories, restaurants... Hardware…

5 years ago

Apache Kafka and Machine Learning in Banking and Finance Industry

The combination of Apache Kafka and Machine Learning / Deep Learning are the new black in Banking and Finance Industry.…

5 years ago

Can Apache Kafka Replace a Database?

Can and should Apache Kafka replace a database? How long can and should I store data in Kafka? How can…

5 years ago

Streaming Machine Learning with Apache Kafka, Tiered Storage, TensorFlow

The combination of streaming machine learning (ML), Apache Kafka and Confluent Tiered Storage enables you to build one scalable, reliable,…

5 years ago

Apache Kafka is the New Black at the Edge in Industrial IoT, Logistics and Retailing

The following question comes up almost every week in conversations with customers: Can and should I deploy Apache Kafka at…

5 years ago

Apache Kafka as Digital Twin for Open, Scalable, Reliable Industrial IoT (IIoT)

This blog post discusses the benefits of a Digital Twin in Industrial IoT (IIoT) and its relation to Apache Kafka.…

6 years ago

Apache Kafka in the Automotive Industry

In November 2019, I had the pleasure to visit "Motor City" Detroit. I met with several automotive companies, suppliers, startups…

6 years ago