Learn how we tuned Apache Kafka® for ultra-low-latency, order-preserving trading pipelines at a tier-1 bank—with architecture details, key metrics, and proven configs. This post first…
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From Kafka Summit to Current 2026, Tim Berglund reflects on how data streaming, AI, and community growth are shaping the future of the industry. This…
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In September 2024, the I made a prediction that raised eyebrows across the data streaming community. We believed the dominant commercial Kafka vendor would be…
Manual schema management in Apache Kafka® leads to rising costs, compatibility risks, and engineering overhead. See how Confluent lowers TCO with Schema Registry and more.…
Gartner analysts recognized the growing importance of real-time data and Confluent’s role in building applications and infrastructure that power your organization. This post first appeared…
Apache Kafka® cluster rebalancing seems routine, but it drives hidden costs in time, resources, and cloud spend. Learn how Confluent helps reduce your Kafka TCO.…
Audit logs in Confluent Cloud can seem boring—until you need precise insights in a crisis. Learn how to easily filter Apache Kafka® audit logs and…
Manual Apache Kafka® monitoring and tool sprawl drive hidden costs in time, complexity, and cloud spend. Learn how Confluent lowers TCO with integrated monitoring. This…
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…
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.…
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…