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Release Blog 2026.1 - The Spring Release

The Axual 2026.1 release builds on the improvements in governance, observability, and self-service introduced in 2025.4, and takes things a step further. This release adds audit event coverage across platform resources, giving teams more visibility and control over what’s happening in the platform. We’ve also extended OAuth support to all data plane components, making security more consistent end to end. On top of that, updates to Connector management and the Overview Graph make the platform easier to use and give clearer insight into platform activity.

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MCP with Kafka

In this blog, we explore how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables AI applications to move beyond text generation and interact with systems like Kafka through structured actions. We will look at how natural language intent can be translated into real operations such as managing topics, schemas, and streaming applications, while also touching on governance, security, and the role of declarative approaches like KSML.

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Release Blog 2025.4 - The Winter Release

Axual 2025.4, the Winter Release, expands on the governance and self-service foundations of 2025.3 with improved KSML monitoring and state management, an enhanced Schema Catalog, and usability improvements across Self-Service and the platform.

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Abhinav Sonkar
October 25, 2024
Kafka Operator for Kubernetes: Simplifying Kafka Deployments
Kafka Operator for Kubernetes: Simplifying Kafka Deployments

Kafka Operators for Kubernetes makes deploying and managing Kafka clusters simpler and more reliable. In this blog, we will do a deep dive into what a Kafka operator is and why you should use a Kafka operator.

Kubernetes
Richard Bosch
October 15, 2024
Understanding the Kafka Bootstrap Server
Understanding the Kafka Bootstrap Server

This blog dives into the bootstrap server's role, its purpose, how it facilitates client connections, and why it’s vital for Kafka’s fault-tolerant, scalable design.

Event Streaming
Rachel van Egmond
October 1, 2024
API-First: Building the foundation for modern applications
API-First: Building the foundation for modern applications

API-first approach has emerged as a strategic methodology that prioritizes the design and development of APIs as the foundation for building applications. Combined with Kafka, a distributed streaming platform, this approach becomes even more powerful, enabling organizations to create scalable, real-time, and event-driven systems.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
October 1, 2024
Release blog 2024.3 - the Autumn release
Release blog 2024.3 - the Autumn release

Let’s dive into the highlights of the 2024.3 release and see how we’re equipping you to confidently handle the next season of data challenges.

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Rachel van Egmond
September 27, 2024
How API Management transforms and connects IoT technology
How API Management transforms and connects IoT technology

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a significant innovation, revolutionizing how devices interact and share data. IoT technology makes our world more connected and intelligent, from smart home gadgets to industrial sensors. However, as the number of IoT devices grows, managing their communication and integration becomes increasingly complex. This is where API management comes into play, transforming and connecting IoT technology in profound ways.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
September 16, 2024
API Platform Integration for PostNL | Use case
API Platform Integration for PostNL | Use case

Integrating an API platform has improved PostNL’s notification services. PostNL is the Netherlands' leading postal and logistics provider by modernizing its parcel tracking and notification systems. With real-time data flow and seamless cross-platform communication, this transformation was achieved through collaboration with consultancy firm AppyThings and Axual's advanced event-streaming technology. Together, they enabled a centralized, API-based system to process over 100 million daily messages. API platform integration has played a pivotal role in transforming PostNL, the Netherlands' leading postal and logistics company. By modernizing its digital ecosystem, PostNL has achieved seamless communication between internal systems, external partners, and customers.

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