Apache Kafka

When (Not) to Use Queues for Kafka?

Apache Kafka has long been the foundation for real-time data streaming. With the release of Queues for Kafka (QfK) in…

4 days ago

Diskless Kafka at FinTech Robinhood for Cost-Efficient Log Analytics and Observability

Diskless Kafka is transforming how fintech and financial services organizations handle observability and log analytics. By using the Kafka protocol…

1 week ago

Shift Left in Automotive: Real-Time Intelligence from Vehicle Telemetry with Data Streaming at Rivian

Rivian and Volkswagen, through their joint venture RV Tech, process high-frequency telemetry from connected vehicles using Apache Kafka and Apache…

2 weeks ago

Etihad Airways Makes Airline Operations Real-Time with Data Streaming

Airlines face constant pressure to deliver reliable service while managing complex operations and rising customer expectations. This blog post explores…

3 weeks ago

Top Trends for Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink in 2026

Each year brings new momentum to the data streaming space. In 2026, six key trends stand out. Platforms and vendors…

2 months ago

The Data Streaming Landscape 2026

Data streaming is now a core software category in modern data architecture. It powers real-time use cases like fraud prevention,…

2 months ago

CARIAD’s Unified Data Platform: A Data Streaming Automotive Success Story Behind Volkswagen’s Software-Defined Vehicles

The automotive industry transforms rapidly. Cars are now software-defined vehicles (SDVs) that demand constant, real-time data flow. This post highlights…

2 months ago

Data Streaming Meets Lakehouse: Apache Iceberg for Unified Real-Time and Batch Analytics

Apache Iceberg is gaining momentum as the open table format of choice for modern data architectures. In this blog post,…

2 months ago

Data Streaming in Retail: Social Commerce from Influencers to Inventory

Social commerce is reshaping retail by merging entertainment, influencer marketing, and instant purchasing into one real-time experience. Platforms like TikTok…

3 months ago

Kafka Proxy Demystified: Use Cases, Benefits, and Trade-offs

A Kafka proxy adds centralized security and governance for Apache Kafka. Solutions like Kroxylicious, Conduktor, and Confluent enable encryption, access…

3 months ago