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Release Blog 2025.4 - The Winter Release

Axual 2025.4, the Winter Release, expands on the governance and self-service foundations of 2025.3 with improved KSML monitoring and state management, an enhanced Schema Catalog, and usability improvements across Self-Service and the platform.

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Release blog 2025.3 - The Autumn Release

Axual 2025.3 release introduces KSML 1.1 integration for automated stream processing deployment, group-based resource filtering for multi-team governance, and experimental MCP Server for AI-driven platform operations. Includes JSON schema support, Protobuf processing (beta), and enhanced audit tracking for enterprise Kafka implementations.

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Release blog 2025.2 - The Summer Release

The Axual 2025.2 summer release delivers targeted improvements for enterprise-grade Kafka deployments. In this post, we walk through the latest updates—from enhanced audit tracking and OAuth support in the REST Proxy to smarter stream processing controls in KSML. These features are designed to solve the real-world governance, security, and operational challenges enterprises face when scaling Kafka across teams and systems.

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Rachel van Egmond
July 26, 2024
Energy Trading – checklist for Kafka implementation and process optimization
Energy Trading – checklist for Kafka implementation and process optimization

Implementing Apache Kafka in your energy trading system can feel overwhelming, with technical complexities, internal stakeholders, and extensive research to navigate. However, this climb can improve efficiency and innovation in your trading operations, offering new vistas of opportunity.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
July 26, 2024
TenneT Kafka for grid monitoring | use case
TenneT Kafka for grid monitoring | use case

TenneT, a leading European electricity Transmission System Operator, uses Axual's Kafka platform for real-time data streaming. This helps them monitor the grid better and make fast decisions. Axual's platform makes it easier for TenneT to handle large amounts of data, improve their technology, and work more efficiently.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
July 25, 2024
Enexis Kafka maturity for smart metering | use case
Enexis Kafka maturity for smart metering | use case

Enexis, a Dutch grid operator, partnered with Axual to implement a real-time data streaming solution. This enabled efficient smart meter data management, reducing labor and enhancing data processing.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
July 19, 2024
Utilities can benefit from Kafka by leveraging adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions
Utilities can benefit from Kafka by leveraging adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions

Utilities are constantly seeking innovative ways to manage and analyze vast amounts of data efficiently. By leveraging Kafka's adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions, utility companies can significantly enhance their ability to process real-time data, improve operational efficiency, and make more informed decisions. This transformative approach enables utilities to stay competitive and responsive in an ever-evolving industry landscape.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
July 12, 2024
Kubernetes Simplifies Your Apache Kafka Deployment with Strimzi
Kubernetes Simplifies Your Apache Kafka Deployment with Strimzi

Kubernetes emerges as a great tool in the extensive technical Kafka landscape. It’s all about streamlining the deployment. As organizations increasingly adopt Kubernetes for container orchestration, deploying complex systems like Apache Kafka becomes more complicated.

Kubernetes
Rachel van Egmond
July 9, 2024
Vendor Selection for Apache Kafka: Exploring the Benefits of Choosing a Smaller Provider
Vendor Selection for Apache Kafka: Exploring the Benefits of Choosing a Smaller Provider

Vendor selection for Apache Kafka can offer significant benefits when opting for a smaller provider. These advantages include cost savings, specialized features, personalized customer support, and greater flexibility. Smaller vendors often provide tailored solutions, rapid innovation, and closer partnerships, ensuring a more responsive and effective Kafka service for your business needs.

Apache Kafka for Business
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