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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…

3 days ago

Stream Processing on the Mainframe with Apache Flink: Genius or a Glitch in the Matrix?

Running Apache Flink on a mainframe may sound surprising, but it is already happening and for good reason. As modern…

1 month ago

Fully Managed (SaaS) vs. Partially Managed (PaaS) Cloud Services for Data Streaming with Kafka and Flink

The cloud revolution has reshaped how businesses deploy and manage data streaming with solutions like Apache Kafka and Flink. Distinctions…

1 year ago

Apache Flink: Overkill for Simple, Stateless Stream Processing and ETL?

Discover when Apache Flink is the right tool for your stream processing needs. Explore its role in stateful and stateless…

1 year ago

The Data Streaming Landscape 2025

Data streaming is a new software category. It has grown from niche adoption to becoming a fundamental part of modern…

1 year ago

Open Standards for Data Lineage: OpenLineage for Batch AND Streaming

One of the greatest wishes of companies is end-to-end visibility in their operational and analytical workflows. Where does data come…

2 years ago

Pulsar vs Kafka – Comparison and Myths Explored

Pulsar vs Kafka - which one is better? This blog post explores pros and cons, popular myths, and non-technical criteria…

6 years ago

Apache Kafka and API Management / API Gateway – Friends, Enemies or Frenemies?

Event Streaming with Apache Kafka and API Management / API Gateway solutions (Apigee, Mulesoft Anypoint, Kong, TIBCO Mashery, etc.) are…

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…

7 years ago

Big Data Spain: Talk about KSQL – The Streaming SQL Engine for Apache Kafka

KSQL - The Open Source Streaming SQL Engine for Apache Kafka => Slides from my talk at Big Data Spain…

7 years ago