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Release Blog 2026.2 - The Summer Release

Axual 2026.2, the Summer LTS release, brings continuous message fetching and CEL-based queries to Topic Browse, Externalised Groups for managing membership through your Identity Provider, the move to Apicurio v3, improved Audit Events, KSML 1.3, and new MCP Server capabilities.

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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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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
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
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