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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
September 27, 2024
How API Management transforms and connects IoT technology
How API Management transforms and connects IoT technology

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a significant innovation, revolutionizing how devices interact and share data. IoT technology makes our world more connected and intelligent, from smart home gadgets to industrial sensors. However, as the number of IoT devices grows, managing their communication and integration becomes increasingly complex. This is where API management comes into play, transforming and connecting IoT technology in profound ways.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
September 16, 2024
API Platform Integration for PostNL | Use case
API Platform Integration for PostNL | Use case

Integrating an API platform has improved PostNL’s notification services. PostNL is the Netherlands' leading postal and logistics provider by modernizing its parcel tracking and notification systems. With real-time data flow and seamless cross-platform communication, this transformation was achieved through collaboration with consultancy firm AppyThings and Axual's advanced event-streaming technology. Together, they enabled a centralized, API-based system to process over 100 million daily messages. API platform integration has played a pivotal role in transforming PostNL, the Netherlands' leading postal and logistics company. By modernizing its digital ecosystem, PostNL has achieved seamless communication between internal systems, external partners, and customers.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
September 1, 2024
Kafka Operator: De Volksbank's Path to Data-Driven Transformation
Kafka Operator: De Volksbank's Path to Data-Driven Transformation

Becoming data-driven and customer-centric in a highly regulated environment. Read the full use case about how De Volkbank became more data driven.

Apache Kafka
Rachel van Egmond
August 23, 2024
Understanding Kafka: Message Size, Producer Examples, and Consumer Groups
Understanding Kafka: Message Size, Producer Examples, and Consumer Groups

Understanding Kafka can seem challenging, but in this blog, we simplify the concepts of Kafka’s maximum message size, how to use Kafka producers, and what consumer groups do. Ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge.

Apache Kafka
Rachel van Egmond
August 22, 2024
Enterprise Event Streaming Platform: What is it exactly
Enterprise Event Streaming Platform: What is it exactly

Enterprise Event Streaming platforms have seen the rise of a new type of event-driven architecture over the last couple of years, called the Event Streaming Architecture.

Event Streaming
Rachel van Egmond
August 16, 2024
Use Case | Logius legacy modernization for Dutch government
Use Case | Logius legacy modernization for Dutch government

Logius, with CGI and Axual, modernizes Dutch government communication using a scalable Kafka platform for efficient, secure, and future-proof digital services, streamlining interactions between government, citizens, and businesses.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
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