Industrial IoT and Cloud with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka at Daimler Truck
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Data Streaming with Apache Kafka at Daimler Truck for Industrial IoT and Cloud Use Cases

As a global leader in the commercial vehicle sector, Daimler Truck is not only committed to producing high-quality trucks and buses, but is also at the forefront of pioneering sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions. This blog post delves into Daimler Truck’s role in automotive innovation, exploring how the company leverages data streaming powered by Apache Kafka together with Industrial IoT technologies to transform its manufacturing processes.
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Dynamic Pricing with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink
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A New Era in Dynamic Pricing: Real-Time Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink

In the age of digitization, the concept of pricing is no longer fixed or manual. Instead, companies increasingly use dynamic pricing — a flexible model that adjusts prices based on real-time market changes to enable real-time responsiveness, giving companies the tools they need to respond instantly to demand, competitor prices, and customer behaviors. This blog post explores the fundamentals of dynamic pricing, its link to data streaming, and real-world examples across different industries such as retail, logistics, gaming and the energy sector.
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Intelligent Traffic System for Tolling with Dynamic Pricing and Enforcement with Apache Kafka
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IoT and Data Streaming with Kafka for a Tolling Traffic System with Dynamic Pricing

In the rapidly evolving landscape of intelligent traffic systems, innovative software provides real-time processing capabilities, dynamic pricing and new customer experiences, particularly in the domains of tolling, payments and safety inspection. This blog post delves into success stories from Quarterhill and DKV Mobility providing traffic and payment systems for tolls. Data streaming powered by Apache Kafka has been pivotal in the journey towards building intelligent traffic systems in the cloud.
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Fraud Prevention with Apache Kafka in Real Time in Financial Services and Banking
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Fraud Prevention in Under 60 Seconds with Apache Kafka: How A Bank in Thailand is Leading the Charge

In the fast-paced world of finance, the ability to prevent fraud in real-time is not just a competitive advantage – it is a necessity. For one of the largest banks in Thailand Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), with its vast assets, loans, and deposits, the challenge of fraud prevention has taken center stage. This blog post explores how the bank is leveraging data streaming with Apache Kafka to detect and block fraudulent transactions in under 60 seconds to ensure the safety and trust of its customers.
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Serverless Data Streaming on Azure Cloud with Apache Kafka Event Hubs Confluent Cloud for OneLake and Microsoft Fabric
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When to Choose Apache Kafka vs. Azure Event Hubs vs. Confluent Cloud for a Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse

Choosing between Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, and Confluent Cloud for data streaming is critical when building a Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse. Each option caters to different needs, and this blog post will guide you in selecting the right data streaming solution for your use case.
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Lakehouse and Data Streaming - Competitor or Complementary
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How Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse Complements Data Streaming (Apache Kafka, Flink, et al.)

In today’s data-driven world, understanding data at rest versus data in motion is crucial for businesses. Data streaming frameworks like Apache Kafka and Apache Flink enable real-time data processing. Meanwhile, lakehouses like Snowflake, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric excel in long-term data storage and detailed analysis, perfect for reports and AI training. This blog post delves into how these technologies complement each other in enterprise architecture.
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Microsoft Fabric and OneLake Azure Lakehouse vs Databricks and Snowflake Cloud
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What is Microsoft Fabric for Azure Cloud (Beyond the Buzz) and how it Competes with Snowflake and Databricks

If you ask your favorite large language model, Microsoft Fabric appears to be the ultimate solution for any data challenge you can imagine. That’s also the impression many people get from Microsoft’s sales teams. But is it really the silver bullet it’s made out to be? This article takes a closer look exploring the glossy marketing and sales definition of the platform and then deconstructing it from a more practical perspective. Learn what Microsoft Fabric is truly built for, and how it fits into the wider data landscape, especially in comparison to other major players in the data analytics market like Databricks and Snowflake.
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Real-Time AI ML Model Inference Predictive AI and Generative AI with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink
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Real-Time Model Inference with Apache Kafka and Flink for Predictive AI and GenAI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming business operations by enabling systems to learn from data and make intelligent decisions for predictive and generative AI use cases. Two essential components of AI/ML are model training and inference. This blog post explores how data streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink enhances the performance and reliability of model predictions. Whether for real-time fraud detection, smart customer service applications or predictive maintenance, understanding the value of data streaming for model inference is crucial for leveraging AI/ML effectively.
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Industrial IoT Middleware OT IT Bridge between Edge and Cloud with Apache Kafka and Flink
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Industrial IoT Middleware for Edge and Cloud OT/IT Bridge powered by Apache Kafka and Flink

As industries continue to adopt digital transformation, the convergence of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) has become essential. The OT/IT Bridge is a key concept in industrial automation to connect real-time operational processes with business-oriented IT systems ensuring seamless data flow and coordination. By leveraging Industrial IoT middleware and data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka and Flink, businesses can achieve a unified approach to managing both production processes and higher-level business operations to drive greater efficiency, predictive maintenance, and streamlined decision-making.
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Apache Kafka Deployment Options - Serverless vs Self-Managed vs BYOC Bring Your Own Cloud
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Deployment Options for Apache Kafka: Self-Managed, Fully-Managed / Serverless and BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud)

BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) is an emerging deployment model for organizations looking to maintain greater control over their cloud environments. Unlike traditional SaaS models, BYOC allows businesses to host applications within their own VPCs to provide enhanced data privacy, security, and compliance. This approach leverages existing cloud infrastructure. It offers more flexibility for custom configurations, particularly for companies with stringent security needs. In the data streaming sector around Apache Kafka, BYOC is changing how platforms are deployed. Organizations get more control and adaptability for various use cases. But it is clearly NOT the right choice for everyone!
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