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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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Rachel van Egmond
January 10, 2025
From Vendor Lock-In to Open Source: Alliander’s Success Story
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.

Apache Kafka for Business
Jeroen van Disseldorp
January 7, 2025
Release blog 2024.4 - The Winter release
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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Rachel van Egmond
December 24, 2024
Streamlining Your Kafka Migration with Axual Distributor
Streamlining Your Kafka Migration with Axual Distributor

Kafka migration becomes effortless with Axual Distributor. Simplify data flow, synchronize schemas, and ensure seamless transitions between clusters with automated and secure tools.

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Rachel van Egmond
December 23, 2024
Hidden Costs of Kafka: What CTOs Need to Know Before Implementing
Hidden Costs of Kafka: What CTOs Need to Know Before Implementing

Uncover the often-overlooked costs of Apache Kafka implementation. Learn how factors like infrastructure and operational demands can impact your budget and decision-making

Apache Kafka for Business
Joey Compeer
December 12, 2024
Exploring different event streaming systems - how to choose the right one
Exploring different event streaming systems - how to choose the right one

Event streaming systems are essential for businesses that process real-time data to drive decision-making, enhance agility, and gain deeper insights. However, with numerous options available, selecting the right event streaming platform can be overwhelming.

Event Streaming
Joey Compeer
December 12, 2024
What is event streaming?
What is event streaming?

This blog is your go-to guide for understanding event streaming. Discover how it works, why it matters, and how businesses leverage real-time data insights to stay ahead. From real-world applications in industries like finance and healthcare to tools like Apache Kafka.

Event Streaming
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