Cloud

Apache Kafka Cluster Type Deployment Strategies

Organizations start their data streaming adoption with a single Apache Kafka cluster to deploy the first use cases. The need…

1 year ago

My Data Streaming Journey with Kafka & Flink: 7 Years at Confluent

Time flies… I joined Confluent seven years ago when Apache Kafka was mainly used by a few tech giants and…

1 year ago

Snowflake Integration Patterns: Zero ETL and Reverse ETL vs. Apache Kafka

Snowflake is a leading cloud-native data warehouse. Integration patterns include batch data integration, Zero ETL and near real-time data ingestion…

1 year ago

When (Not) to Choose Google Managed Service for Apache Kafka?

Google announced its Apache Kafka for BigQuery cloud service at its conference Google Cloud Next 2024 in Las Vegas. Welcome…

1 year ago

Apache Kafka and Tinybird (ClickHouse) for Streaming Analytics HTTP APIs

Apache Kafka became the de facto standard for data streaming. However, the combination of an event-driven architecture with request-response APIs…

1 year ago

The Past, Present and Future of Stream Processing

Stream processing has existed for decades. The adoption grows with open source frameworks like Apache Kafka and Flink in combination…

1 year ago

ARM CPU for Cost-Effective Apache Kafka at the Edge and Cloud

ARM CPUs often outperform x86 CPUs in scenarios requiring high energy efficiency and lower power consumption. These characteristics make ARM…

2 years ago

The State of Data Streaming for Gaming

This blog post explores the state of data streaming for the gaming industry, including customer stories from Kakao Games, Mobile…

2 years ago

The State of Data Streaming for Insurance

This blog post explores the state of data streaming for the insurance industry in 2023. The evolution of claim processing,…

2 years ago

The State of Data Streaming for Energy & Utilities

The evolution of utility infrastructure, energy distribution, customer services, and new business models requires real-time end-to-end visibility, reliable and intuitive…

2 years ago