utilities Archives - Kai Waehner

The State of Data Streaming for Energy and Utilities in 2023

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The State of Data Streaming for Energy & Utilities in 2023

ByKai Waehner
1. September 2023
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The evolution of utility infrastructure, energy distribution, customer services, and new business models requires real-time end-to-end visibility, reliable and intuitive B2B and B2C communication, and integration with pioneering technologies like 5G for low latency or augmented reality for innovation. I look at trends in the utilities sector to explore how data streaming helps as a business enabler, including customer stories from SunPower, 50hertz, Powerledger, and more. A complete slide deck and on-demand video recording are included.

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Apache Kafka in the Public Sector – Blog Series about Use Cases and Architectures

ByKai Waehner
7. October 2021
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The public sector includes many different areas. Some groups leverage cutting-edge technology, like military leverage. Others like the public administration are years or even decades behind. This blog series explores both edges to show how data in motion powered by Apache Kafka adds value for innovative new applications and modernizing legacy IT infrastructures. Examples include a broad spectrum of use cases across smart cities, citizen services, energy and utilities, and national security.

Unidirectional Kafka Gateway for Zero Trust and Air Gapped Environments

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Kafka for Cybersecurity (Part 5 of 6) – Zero Trust and Air-Gapped Environments

ByKai Waehner
2. August 2021
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This blog series explores use cases and architectures for Apache Kafka in the cybersecurity space, including situational awareness, threat intelligence, forensics, air-gapped and zero trust environments, and SIEM / SOAR modernization. This post is part five: Zero trust and air-gapped environments.