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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.

Axual Product
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
December 5, 2024
How Multiconsult Leverages Real-Time Data with Event Streaming for Operational Excellence
How Multiconsult Leverages Real-Time Data with Event Streaming for Operational Excellence

Multiconsult, a renowned engineering and consultancy firm, is revolutionizing its operations by leveraging event streaming to enhance efficiency and responsiveness. With over 100 years of expertise, the company is focused on innovation and staying ahead of technological trends. Their recent adoption of event streaming solutions is driving operational excellence, contributing to record-breaking financial results in 2024. Discover how Multiconsult is transforming its data strategy to maintain its competitive edge.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Joey Compeer
December 5, 2024
From Kafka vendor lock-in to open-source: less costs, more flexibility, and independence
From Kafka vendor lock-in to open-source: less costs, more flexibility, and independence

Kafka vendor lock-in can limit your organization's flexibility, control, and cost efficiency. As companies increasingly turn to open-source Kafka, they unlock the potential for greater independence and adaptability. In this blog, we explore how migrating to open-source Kafka offers reduced costs, increased flexibility, and freedom from vendor restrictions.

Apache Kafka for Business
Richard Bosch
November 29, 2024
Deep Dive into Kafka Connect Clusters: Structure, Scaling, and Task Management
Deep Dive into Kafka Connect Clusters: Structure, Scaling, and Task Management

This blog dives deep into Kafka Connect clusters, unraveling their structure, scaling strategies, and task management processes. Whether you're designing a high-availability system, troubleshooting task distribution, or scaling your pipeline for performance, this article provides a comprehensive look at how Kafka Connect clusters operate.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Daniel Mulder
November 28, 2024
Introduction Zookeeper to KRaft
Introduction Zookeeper to KRaft

For years, Zookeeper has been integral to Kafka deployments as a reliable metadata management system. However, with its limitations and Kafka’s evolution through KIP-500, the shift to KRaft—a self-managed metadata quorum—marks a new era. This transition is critical as Zookeeper’s deprecation accelerates, with its removal planned in Kafka 4.0. Adapting now ensures your Kafka clusters remain future-ready and efficient.

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Rachel van Egmond
November 19, 2024
Optimizing Healthcare Integration with Kafka at NHN | Use case
Optimizing Healthcare Integration with Kafka at NHN | Use case

Norsk Helsenett (NHN) is revolutionizing Norway's fragmented healthcare landscape with a scalable Kafka ecosystem. Bridging 17,000 organizations ensures secure, efficient communication across hospitals, municipalities, and care providers.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Richard Bosch
November 12, 2024
Understanding Kafka Connect
Understanding Kafka Connect

Apache Kafka has become a central component of modern data architectures, enabling real-time data streaming and integration across distributed systems. Within Kafka’s ecosystem, Kafka Connect plays a crucial role as a powerful framework designed for seamlessly moving data between Kafka and external systems. Kafka Connect provides a standardized, scalable approach to data integration, removing the need for complex custom scripts or applications. For architects, product owners, and senior engineers, Kafka Connect is essential to understand because it simplifies data pipelines and supports low-latency, fault-tolerant data flow across platforms. But what exactly is Kafka Connect, and how can it benefit your architecture?

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