Apache Kafka® Client Updates: KIP-848 (GA), asyncio, OAuth, and More
Discover key Apache Kafka® client updates: KIP-848 GA for stable consumer groups, native Python Asyncio support, and simplified OAuth authentication. This post first appeared on…
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Cost to Build a Data Streaming Platform: TCO, Risks, and Alternatives
Discover the real cost of building a data streaming platform in-house. Learn what drives expenses, compare to managed solutions, and see how to optimize TCO.…
How We’re Making Connect Integration More Flexible, Efficient, and Secure
Discover how Confluent is improving Kafka Connect with better observability, security, migrations, and connector flexibility—making data integration easier to scale. This post first appeared on…
Kafka Protocol Internals: How Partition Remapping Proxies Transform Messages Without Breaking Clients
Most Apache Kafka engineers interact with producers and consumers daily, but few understand the binary protocol that flows between clients and brokers. This knowledge gap…
Simplify Real-Time Context Engineering for Snowflake Intelligence With Confluent
Power Snowflake Cortex agents with real-time, trustworthy context using Confluent Intelligence, Streaming Agents, and the Real-Time Context Engine. This post first appeared on Read More
IBM to Acquire Confluent
IBM to Acquire Confluent This post first appeared on Read More
How to Back Up Your Kafka Cluster: A Guide to Point-in-Time Recovery
Apache Kafka has been running in production environments for over a decade, yet most enterprise teams still don’t have a genuine backup strategy. When OSO…
Empowering the Data Streaming Ecosystem: Evolving Confluent Hub to Confluent Marketplace
Confluent Hub has evolved into the new Confluent Marketplace—a curated catalog when you can discover, purchase, and deploy community and partner-built integrations and streaming solutions.…
Connecting the Dots: Simplifying Multi-API Data Flows into Apache Kafka®
Learn how to use Confluent’s HTTP Source V2 connector to chain API calls and stream enriched, real-time data into Kafka—no custom code required. This post…
Confluent Recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Streaming Data Platforms, Q4 2025
Confluent is a Leader in Forrester Wave: Streaming Data Platforms, Q4 2025. Our Data Streaming Platform is vital for intelligent AI. Get trusted, fresh data—now.…
The Secret to Scaling Data Streaming at BMW Group
Learn how to build a data streaming community to align leaders, drive data streaming platform adoption, and accelerate ROI—featuring BMW Group’s playbook and lessons learned.…
Confluent Expands in Brazil to Help More Companies Harness Real-Time Data
Learn why Confluent is expanding its team in Brazil so customers like iFood & Stone Pagamentos can use real-time data to modernize and out-innovate the…
Confluent Expands in Brazil to Help More Companies Harness Real-Time Data
Learn why Confluent is expanding its team in Brazil so customers like iFood & Stone Pagamentos can use real-time data to modernize and out-innovate the…
Data Streaming Platforms: The Cornerstone of Enterprise AI
Discover how a data streaming platform helps you unlock the full potential of your AI—and translates it into measurable business value. This post first appeared…
How to Monetize Enterprise Data: The Definitive Guide
Learn how to design and implement a real-time data monetization engine using streaming systems. Get architecture patterns, code examples, tradeoffs, and best practices for billing…