Real-time, controlled and secure data sharing

Kafka done right: European. Governed. Future-proof.

We deliver Kafka with governance at its core, built on open source foundations to prevent vendor lock-in. Our European approach lets departments control their own data while maintaining enterprise governance. Proven in regulated environments like energy, banking, and government across Europe.

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Platform

Event streaming with governance at its core

Axual delivers a complete solution for enterprises with mission-critical data needs. Unlike DIY Kafka setups that struggle with governance later, our European-engineered platform balances control with simplicity from day one. We provide a future-proof foundation for your data infrastructure through open source technology that puts you in control.

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Axual Streaming

Axual Streaming delivers enterprise-grade Apache Kafka powered by Strimzi. Our open source platform ensures reliable message delivery with sub-millisecond latency, handling billions of daily events. We support both cloud and on-premises deployment, recognizing that mission-critical data often needs local infrastructure for security, sovereignty, and performance

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Axual Governance

Axual Governance provides the control framework essential for robust Kafka deployments. Our platform integrates security, compliance, and operational visibility by design, not as afterthoughts. This ensures your streaming architecture adapts to changing regulations while maintaining performance as your data needs grow.

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“We were at a crossroads, with legacy technology preventing a solid digital transformation, and an ambitious strategy for customer centricity underlining requirements for becoming data-driven. We really needed the Axual platform to allow us to make the leap.”

Roger Stoffers
Volksbank

"Data governance is critical at Rabobank. With Axual, we’re able to see who has permission, who owns the data, or if the owner has given permission and what the structure of the messages are.”

Vincent Oostindië
Rabobank

Axual has a clear focus on making Kafka usuable as a self-service platform. It enables teams to do their own thing in a controlled way. At the same time they provide a manageable platform on the infra side so that we can run it on-prem.

Joleen Breij
Eneco
Deployment

Flexible deployment,
without compromise

Axual fully supports cloud and hybrid architectures. Our strength lies in bringing robust streaming governance to your environment, respecting both your technical needs and strategic priorities.

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On-Premises

Deploy Axual on your infrastructure, whether in your data center or Virtual Private Cloud. This enables you to maintain complete control over your Kafka implementation. Run on standard Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift, with your data never leaving your security perimeter.With our on premise offering you maintain architectural sovereignty over mission-critical data streams while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.

Cloud

Let us handle the infrastructure complexity while you focus on streaming innovation. Axual Cloud runs on our managed Kubernetes clusters, delivering enterprise Kafka without the operational overhead. You get the same governance and control capabilities, but with 24/7 platform management included. Perfect for teams who want enterprise-grade streaming without becoming infrastructure experts

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Data & Security

Secure Kafka Streaming with Full Data Ownership

Axual gives you control over your data without vendor lock-in. Built in Europe, we ensure security and follow GDPR standards. Deploy On-Premises or in the cloud for flexibility while maintaining data control. With Axual, manage your Kafka environment confidently, keeping data exactly where it belongs.

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Governance

Axual provides the controls architects need while preserving development agility. Role-based access, audit capabilities, and schema management are built in from the start. This ensures your architecture stays compliant as your streaming platform and regulatory requirements evolve.

On-Premises

Deploy Axual within your own secure infrastructure for complete data sovereignty. On-Premises implementation delivers the security, performance, and control needed for mission-critical data flows. Your sensitive data stays in your environment, meeting regulatory requirements while reducing network latency.

EU

Built and operated in Europe, Axual follows strict European data protection standards. Our approach prioritizes data sovereignty and privacy by design, aligning with GDPR and regional regulations. This ensures your Kafka implementation meets current compliance needs while adapting to Europe's evolving regulatory landscape.

Supporting Services

Axual provides technical services for mission-critical Kafka environments. Our offerings range from Strimzi Incident Support and tiered support packages to fully Managed Services and Migration assistance. All services preserve your architectural control while reducing the operational complexity of enterprise Kafka implementations.

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Industry Solutions

Discover how Axual powers mission-critical operations for banks, healthcare providers, and government agencies across Europe.

Banking

Empower your teams with Axual's simplified Kafka implementation, which enhances self-service and governance while fostering innovation."Axual simplifies Kafka implementation, enhancing self-service and governance while freeing teams to innovate.

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Energy

Get your streaming data pipelines to production without worrying about maintenance.

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Government

Focus on fundamental use cases such as real-time data pipelines, log aggregation, and stream processing. Avoid over-complicating your architecture with unnecessary features that do not serve your primary objectives effectively.

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