Apache Kafka

Why Databricks and Snowflake Speak the Kafka Protocol: Ingestion vs. Architecture

Databricks and Snowflake now speak the Kafka protocol. But using the Kafka API to feed a lakehouse is very different…

2 days ago

MCP vs. REST/HTTP API vs. Kafka: The Architect’s Guide to Agentic AI Integration

MCP, REST/HTTP APIs, and Apache Kafka are not alternatives. They solve different problems at different layers of the architecture. This…

2 months ago

The Shift Left Architecture 2.0: Operational, Analytical and AI Interfaces for Real-Time Data Products

The Shift Left Architecture moves data integration logic into an event-driven architecture where governed data products are built once and…

3 months ago

Dashboards and Queries for Apache Kafka: Operational, Explorative, and the Role of the Context Engine

Dashboards are a popular way to make streaming data visible and useful, but they are not always the right solution.…

3 months ago

Data Streaming at MWC 2026: How Apache Kafka, Flink and Agentic AI Power Telecom Trends

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 highlights the shift from batch systems to real time data streaming in telecom. AI and…

4 months ago

From Takeoff to Touchdown: Real-Time Aviation with Data Streaming at Qantas

This blog post explores how data streaming transforms airline operations by enabling real-time visibility, faster decision-making, and improved customer experience.…

4 months ago

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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

6 months ago