Integration

IoT Architectures for Digital Twin with Apache Kafka

A digital twin is a virtual representation of something else. This can be a physical thing, process or service. This…

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

Event Streaming and Apache Kafka in Telco Industry

Event Streaming is a hot topic in Telco Industry. In the last few months, I have seen various projects leveraging…

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.…

5 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…

5 years ago

IoT Integration with Kafka Connect, REST / HTTP, MQTT, OPC-UA – Lightboard Video

I just want to share my lightboard video recording. I talk about IoT integration and processing with Apache Kafka using…

6 years ago

Apache Kafka vs. Middleware (MQ, ETL, ESB) – Slides + Video

This post shares a slide deck and video recording of the differences between an event-driven streaming platform like Apache Kafka…

6 years ago