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Strimzi 1.0.0: CRD Versioning, Conversion, and GitOps Operations

A technical overview of the Strimzi 1.0.0 CRD migration path, including CRD versioning, conversion tooling, storage updates, and operational considerations for ArgoCD-managed GitOps Kubernetes environments.

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7 Reasons Europe Doesn’t Trust AWS’s “Sovereign” Cloud

This blog explores why many European organizations and policymakers remain skeptical of AWS’s “sovereign” cloud initiative. From concerns around US jurisdiction and the CLOUD Act to questions about operational independence, data governance, and true digital sovereignty, we break down the key reasons behind Europe’s hesitation. The article also examines the broader push for European cloud alternatives and what this means for enterprises navigating compliance, security, and infrastructure strategy.

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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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Jeroen van Disseldorp
July 1, 2025
Release blog 2025.2 - The Summer Release
Release blog 2025.2 - The Summer Release

The Axual 2025.2 summer release delivers targeted improvements for enterprise-grade Kafka deployments. In this post, we walk through the latest updates—from enhanced audit tracking and OAuth support in the REST Proxy to smarter stream processing controls in KSML. These features are designed to solve the real-world governance, security, and operational challenges enterprises face when scaling Kafka across teams and systems.

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Jeroen van Disseldorp
April 4, 2025
Release blog 2025.1 - The Spring Release
Release blog 2025.1 - The Spring Release

Axual 2025.1 is here with exciting new features and updates. Whether you're strengthening security, improving observability, or bridging old legacy systems with modern event systems, like Kafka, Axual 2025.1 is built to keep you, your fellow developers, and engineers ahead of the game.

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Rachel van Egmond
February 14, 2025
Starting Small with Kafka: Why It’s the Right Choice for Your Enterprise
Starting Small with Kafka: Why It’s the Right Choice for Your Enterprise

Apache Kafka is a powerful event-streaming platform, but does your enterprise need to go all in from day one? In this blog, we explore why starting small with Kafka is the best strategy. Learn how an incremental approach can help you reduce complexity, and scale efficiently as your needs grow. Whether you're new to Kafka or looking for a practical implementation strategy, this guide will set you on the right path.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
February 12, 2025
Kafka Consumer Configuration: Optimize Performance with Key Settings & Use Cases
Kafka Consumer Configuration: Optimize Performance with Key Settings & Use Cases

Kafka Consumer Configuration is at the heart of building efficient, scalable, and reliable data streaming applications. Whether you’re working with event-driven architectures, batch data ingestion, or real-time stream processing, the right configurations can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll explore the most important Kafka consumer settings, break down their impact, and showcase practical use cases to help you optimize performance. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap to fine-tune your Kafka consumers for maximum efficiency.

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Rachel van Egmond
January 20, 2025
What is Kafka Software Used For? Real-Time Use Cases Explained
What is Kafka Software Used For? Real-Time Use Cases Explained

Explore what Kafka software is used for, from enabling real-time data streaming to powering event-driven applications. Learn how it transforms industries with seamless data handling.

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Rachel van Egmond
January 17, 2025
Kafka Software explained
Kafka Software explained

Apache Kafka software has revolutionized how businesses manage and process real-time data. Developed by the Apache Software Foundation, Kafka serves as a distributed event store and stream-processing platform, powering everything from financial transactions and logistics tracking to IoT data analysis and customer interaction monitoring. In this blog, we'll explore how Apache Kafka enables event streaming, its versatile use cases, and why it’s the backbone of modern, data-driven applications. Whether you're new to Kafka or looking to deepen your understanding, this guide offers insights to help you harness the power of real-time data.

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