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Release Blog 2026.3: The Autumn Release

Axual’s Autumn Release 2026.3 is here. You can now run multiple Kafka Connect clusters per instance for better isolation and no more noisy neighbors, and create Flink SQL applications to run stream processing jobs directly on the platform. This release also brings self-service service accounts, Strimzi v1 support in the Distributor, Terraform and MCP updates, and more.

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AI didn’t break software security. The volume of vulnerability reports did

Vulnerability reports are growing faster than security teams can process them. This article explores how AI can support vulnerability triage, why fixes take time to reach production and what the Trivy compromise taught us about software supply chain security.

How to configure Kafka Authentication in Strimzi

Learn how to configure secure Kafka authentication in Strimzi for multi-tenant environments. This technical guide covers mTLS, certificate-chain principals, tenant-specific listeners, custom principal builders, OAuth bearer authentication, and the risks of relying on Strimzi internals.

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Joris Meijer
April 1, 2021
Axual Release Update 2021.1
Axual Release Update 2021.1

Springtime is upon us, and with it comes new beginnings. We also have something fresh that we're excited to share with you. Our latest release, Axual 2021.1, is here, and it has some new features and improvements. So tune in with this blog and video to find out more.

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Jurre Robertus
November 2, 2020
How Kafka ensures scalability of IoT applications
How Kafka ensures scalability of IoT applications

Since the IoT buzzword was coined, it has gone beyond turning on lights and TVs from a remote location. IoT applications have expanded beyond consumer applications, and it’s being applied in retail, manufacturing, energy, and other industries.

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Jurre Robertus
October 19, 2020
Axual Release Update 2020.3
Axual Release Update 2020.3

We've entered the third quarter of the year and we are excited to announce Axual third update of the year, Release 2020.3.

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Jurre Robertus
October 14, 2020
Technology trends of the future: Real-Time Data Streaming is the way to go
Technology trends of the future: Real-Time Data Streaming is the way to go

2020 was the year of reshaping the way we think about big data, as we experienced how important it is to combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) in analyzing massive amounts of data to make decisions. Real-time data streaming is the way to go forward. While software developers are excited about new technologies to deliver information, real-time […]

Real Time Data Processing
Joris Meijer
August 28, 2020
Harnessing Real-Time Data: Apache Kafka Use Cases
Harnessing Real-Time Data: Apache Kafka Use Cases

Discover how Apache Kafka powers digital transformation in various industries, from banking to energy. Learn its role in real-time fraud detection, risk management, predictive analytics, and customer satisfaction.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Joris Meijer
July 29, 2020
The Importance of Monitoring Kafka Performance
The Importance of Monitoring Kafka Performance

Apache Kafka has become the preferred infrastructure in managing the increasing volume of data flow and processing needed by modern businesses. Kafka’s reliability, speed, and scalability resulted in early adopters like Netflix while capturing the attention of small to medium firms. As the use of the platform grows, it becomes increasingly important to make sure the platform delivers to the requirements of all connected clients.

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