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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Rachel van Egmond

February 14, 2025

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.

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Rachel van Egmond

February 12, 2025

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

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

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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Rachel van Egmond

January 10, 2025

From Vendor Lock-In to Open Source: Alliander’s Success Story

Alliander’s move to open-source Kafka highlights the power of independence, innovation, and adaptability. Explore their journey and key lessons for overcoming vendor lock-in challenges.

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Jeroen van Disseldorp

January 7, 2025

Release blog 2024.4 - The Winter release

The Axual Platform 2024.4 Winter Release offers key updates including Data Masking, enhanced Kafka Streams, and Consumer Offset reset, empowering users with improved control, performance, and efficiency for better data management.

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