Axual’s Autumn Release 2026.3 is here. You can now run multiple Kafka Connect clusters per instance for better isolation and no more noisy neighbors, and create Flink SQL applications to run stream processing jobs directly on the platform. This release also brings self-service service accounts, Strimzi v1 support in the Distributor, Terraform and MCP updates, and more.

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AI didn’t break software security. The volume of vulnerability reports did

Vulnerability reports are growing faster than security teams can process them. This article explores how AI can support vulnerability triage, why fixes take time to reach production and what the Trivy compromise taught us about software supply chain security.

How to configure Kafka Authentication in Strimzi

Learn how to configure secure Kafka authentication in Strimzi for multi-tenant environments. This technical guide covers mTLS, certificate-chain principals, tenant-specific listeners, custom principal builders, OAuth bearer authentication, and the risks of relying on Strimzi internals.

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Rachel van Egmond

August 1, 2024

Real-time data is revolutionizing energy solutions

Real-time data is at the core of this blog's exploration into Axual's platform and its transformative impact on a leading producer and supplier of natural gas, electricity, and heat in the Netherlands. Serving over 2 million business and residential customers, the company benefits significantly from dynamic pricing and telemetry collection. This discussion will highlight how real-time data processing revolutionizes the company's operations and aligns seamlessly with its business objectives.

Real Time Data Processing

Rachel van Egmond

July 26, 2024

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, 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, 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 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 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.

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