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Data Products, Data Contracts, and Change Data Capture
Change data capture is a popular method to connect database tables to data streams, but it comes with drawbacks. The next evolution of the CDC pattern, first-class data products, provide resilient pipelines that support both real-time and batch processing while isolating upstream systems...
Introducing Confluent Cloud Freight Clusters
Learn how the latest innovations in Kora enable us to introduce new Confluent Cloud Freight clusters, which can save you up to 90% at GBps+ scale. Confluent Cloud Freight clusters are now available in Early Access.
Contributing to Apache Kafka®: How to Write a KIP
Learn how to contribute to open source Apache Kafka by writing Kafka Improvement Proposals (KIPs) that solve problems and add features! Read on for real examples.
Explore Real-Time Data Streaming Fundamentals and Use Cases at Current 2022
Today, 97% of organizations are using data streams to transform how their frontend applications and backend operations adapt to new information in real time. Companies are using data streams to […]
Real-Time Gaming Infrastructure for Millions of Users with Apache Kafka, ksqlDB, and WebSockets
The global video game market is bigger than the music and film industry combined. It includes Triple-A, casual/mid-core, mobile, and multiplayer online games. Various business models exist, such as hardware […]
EMEA Sales Operations Thrives as Confluent Grows
A year after Confluent launched an initial public offering, the company continues to expand at an extraordinary rate. The Europe, Middle East, and Africa Sales Operations team is at the […]
6 Ways Data Streaming is Transforming Financial Services
It should come as no surprise that financial services (FinServ) organizations are fiercely driven when it comes to earning market share. After all, the FinServ industry is projected to reach […]
Asking the Experts: 3 Reasons for Data Pros to Attend Current 2022
This October, Confluent is hosting Current 2022: The Next Generation of Kafka Summit, gathering industry experts, influencers, and thought leaders from across the data streaming ecosystem. But what’s in it […]
Real-Time Database Streaming with Confluent and Amazon Aurora
Hello there, we are glad you are here with us in this blog post today. We will be taking a journey by using Confluent technology to efficiently migrate data from […]
Leave Apache Kafka Reliability Worries Behind with Confluent Cloud’s 10x Resiliency
As businesses increasingly rely on Apache Kafka® for mission-critical applications, resiliency becomes non-negotiable. Any unplanned downtime and breaches can result in lost revenue, reputation damage, fines or audits, reduced CSAT, […]
What’s New in Health+: 7 New Dashboards, 70% Monitoring Infra Savings
Not all telemetry data is created equal, but Health+ can help you prioritize the most important bits. If you’re reading this blog post, it’s quite likely that you are in […]
Declarative Connectors with Confluent for Kubernetes
Apache Kafka® has a rich ecosystem of hundreds of connectors to get data in and out of Kafka. You probably need multiple connectors in your architecture to support data in […]
Celebrate Back-to-School Season With Data Streaming Basics
Back-to-school season brings the promise of learning new concepts, connecting with peers, and finding inspiration. For those of us in the world of tech, there’s always something new to learn. […]
Getting Started with the KRaft Protocol
What is KRaft, and how does it work? Apache Kafka® Raft (KRaft) is the consensus protocol that was introduced to remove Apache Kafka’s dependency on ZooKeeper™ for metadata management. This […]
Getting Started with Confluent Cloud Networking
Networking is a core technology skill set that affects practitioners at all levels and parts of a business, from developers and users who often benefit from learning foundational networking concepts […]
G2 names Confluent the Event Stream Processing Industry Leader
“Potential buyers know they can trust these insights when researching and selecting software because they’re rooted in vetted, verified, and authentic reviews.” — Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer, […]
Confluent in India: Cultivating an Innovative Organization Where People Thrive
Before I came to Confluent, I worked 30 years at various companies with different cultures. I’ve had the chance to learn what works and what doesn’t. So when I started […]