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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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Rachel van Egmond
August 1, 2024
Real-time data is revolutionizing energy solutions
Real-time data is revolutionizing energy solutions

Real-time data is at the core of this blog's exploration into Axual's platform and its transformative impact on a leading producer and supplier of natural gas, electricity, and heat in the Netherlands. Serving over 2 million business and residential customers, the company benefits significantly from dynamic pricing and telemetry collection. This discussion will highlight how real-time data processing revolutionizes the company's operations and aligns seamlessly with its business objectives.

Real Time Data Processing
Rachel van Egmond
July 26, 2024
Energy Trading – checklist for Kafka implementation and process optimization
Energy Trading – checklist for Kafka implementation and process optimization

Implementing Apache Kafka in your energy trading system can feel overwhelming, with technical complexities, internal stakeholders, and extensive research to navigate. However, this climb can improve efficiency and innovation in your trading operations, offering new vistas of opportunity.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
July 26, 2024
TenneT Kafka for grid monitoring | use case
TenneT Kafka for grid monitoring | use case

TenneT, a leading European electricity Transmission System Operator, uses Axual's Kafka platform for real-time data streaming. This helps them monitor the grid better and make fast decisions. Axual's platform makes it easier for TenneT to handle large amounts of data, improve their technology, and work more efficiently.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
July 25, 2024
Enexis Kafka maturity for smart metering | use case
Enexis Kafka maturity for smart metering | use case

Enexis, a Dutch grid operator, partnered with Axual to implement a real-time data streaming solution. This enabled efficient smart meter data management, reducing labor and enhancing data processing.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
July 19, 2024
Utilities can benefit from Kafka by leveraging adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions
Utilities can benefit from Kafka by leveraging adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions

Utilities are constantly seeking innovative ways to manage and analyze vast amounts of data efficiently. By leveraging Kafka's adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions, utility companies can significantly enhance their ability to process real-time data, improve operational efficiency, and make more informed decisions. This transformative approach enables utilities to stay competitive and responsive in an ever-evolving industry landscape.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
July 12, 2024
Kubernetes Simplifies Your Apache Kafka Deployment with Strimzi
Kubernetes Simplifies Your Apache Kafka Deployment with Strimzi

Kubernetes emerges as a great tool in the extensive technical Kafka landscape. It’s all about streamlining the deployment. As organizations increasingly adopt Kubernetes for container orchestration, deploying complex systems like Apache Kafka becomes more complicated.

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