Blog

Discover articles about Apache Kafka, event streaming, real-time data processing, Apache Kafka use cases, and Strimzi for Kafka that inform, inspire, and provide the latest insights.
Start your Apache Kafka journey here, and don’t miss out on expert advice.

Latest Apache Kafka Blogs

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.

Axual Product
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.

Axual Product

Browse by category:

Read more about Real Time Data & Event Streaming

Rachel van Egmond
August 16, 2024
Linger.ms in Kubernetes Apache Kafka
Linger.ms in Kubernetes Apache Kafka

Linger.ms in Kafka optimizes batch sending delays, balancing throughput and latency. Kafka Operators help manage this setting in Kubernetes, simplifying configuration and performance tuning for efficient data handling.

Kubernetes
Rachel van Egmond
August 15, 2024
Kafka for Government and citizen services
Kafka for Government and citizen services

Apache Kafka transforms government services by enabling real-time data integration, modernizing legacy systems, and supporting smart cities, public administration, and citizen services for more efficient and responsive public sector operations. Apache Kafka transforms government services by enabling real-time data integration, modernizing legacy systems, and supporting smart cities, public administration, and citizen services for more efficient and responsive public sector operations.

Apache Kafka for Business
Jeroen van Disseldorp
August 14, 2024
Event Streaming Platform for Eneco’s Energy Transition
Event Streaming Platform for Eneco’s Energy Transition

Read how Eneco is using Axual’s event streaming platform as the next step in their energy transition.

Event Streaming
Rachel van Egmond
August 13, 2024
Use Case | PostNL notification services
Use Case | PostNL notification services

PostNL modernized its parcel tracking by partnering with AppyThings and Axual. They implemented a centralized platform using Axual Cloud and KSML, processing over 100 million messages daily. The system is now transitioning to PostNL’s private AWS cloud.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
August 9, 2024
Transactional Outbox Pattern
Transactional Outbox Pattern

The Transactional Outbox Pattern addresses the dual-write problem by ensuring that database and message broker updates are atomic, consistent, and reliable, streamlining data synchronization between systems.

Apache Kafka
Rachel van Egmond
August 9, 2024
Transforming Healthcare IT: Apache Kafka for Legacy Modernization
Transforming Healthcare IT: Apache Kafka for Legacy Modernization

Apache Kafka powers real-time data streaming and modernizes legacy healthcare systems. It enables seamless integration across platforms, improving efficiency and patient care by supporting standards like HL7, FHIR, and JSON. Kafka bridges old and new, enhancing data-driven healthcare.

Apache Kafka for Business
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.