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Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink in the Media Industry at Netflix Disney Plus Hotstar and Reliance JioCinema
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Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink in the Media Industry: Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema

The $8.5 billion merger of Disney+ Hotstar and Reliance’s JioCinema marks a transformative moment for India’s media industry, combining two of the most influential streaming platforms into a data streaming powerhouse. This blog explores how technologies like Apache Kafka and Flink power these platforms, enabling massive-scale content distribution, real-time analytics, and user engagement. With tools like MirrorMaker and Cluster Linking, the merger presents opportunities for seamless Kafka migrations, hybrid multi-cloud flexibility, and new innovations like multi-angle viewing and advanced personalization. The transparency of both platforms about their Kafka-based architectures highlights their technical leadership and the lessons they offer the data streaming community. The integration of their infrastructures sets the stage for redefining media streaming in India, offering exciting insights and benchmarks for organizations leveraging data streaming at scale.
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Top 10 Real Time Innovations in FinServ with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink
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How Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink Drives the Top 10 Innovations in FinServ

The financial industry is rapidly shifting toward real-time, intelligent, and seamlessly integrated services. From IoT payments and AI-driven banking to embedded finance and RegTech, financial institutions must process vast amounts of data instantly and securely. Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Apache Flink provides the backbone for real-time payments, fraud detection, personalized financial insights, and compliance automation. This blog post explores the top 10 emerging financial technologies and how data streaming enables them, helping banks, fintechs, and central institutions stay ahead in the future of finance.
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Free Ebook: Data Streaming Use Cases and Industry Success Stories Featuring Apache Kafka and Flink

Real-time data is no longer optional—it’s essential. Businesses across industries use data streaming to power insights, optimize operations, and drive innovation. After 7+ years at Confluent, I’ve seen firsthand how Apache Kafka and Flink transform organizations. That’s why I wrote The Ultimate Data Streaming Guide: Concepts, Use Cases, Industry Stories—a free eBook packed with insights, real-world examples, and best practices. Download your free copy now and start your data streaming journey!
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Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink as Backbone for Real Time Cybersecurity at McAfee
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The Role of Data Streaming in McAfee’s Cybersecurity Evolution

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity faces mounting challenges from sophisticated threats like ransomware, phishing, and supply chain attacks. Traditional defenses like antivirus software are no longer sufficient, prompting the adoption of real-time, event-driven architectures powered by data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka and Flink. These platforms enable real-time threat detection, prevention, and response by processing massive amounts of security data from endpoints and systems. A success story from McAfee highlights how transitioning to an event-driven architecture with Kafka in Confluent Cloud has enhanced scalability, operational efficiency, and real-time protection for millions of devices. As cybersecurity threats evolve, data streaming proves essential for organizations aiming to secure their digital assets and maintain trust in an interconnected world.
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SaaS vs PaaS Cloud Service for Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink
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Fully Managed (SaaS) vs. Partially Managed (PaaS) Cloud Services for Data Streaming with Kafka and Flink

The cloud revolution has reshaped how businesses deploy and manage data streaming with solutions like Apache Kafka and Flink. Distinctions between SaaS and PaaS models significantly impact scalability, cost, and operational complexity. Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) expands the options, giving businesses greater flexibility in cloud deployment. Misconceptions around terms like “serverless” highlight the need for deeper analysis to avoid marketing pitfalls. This blog explores deployment options, enabling informed decisions tailored to your data streaming needs.
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Virgin Australia Journey with Apache Kafka - Innovation in the Airline and Aviation Industry
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Virgin Australia’s Journey with Apache Kafka: Driving Innovation in the Airline Industry

Data streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink is transforming the airline industry, enabling real-time efficiency and exceptional customer experiences. Virgin Australia exemplifies this innovation to modernize its Flight State Engine and overhaul its loyalty program. By embracing event-driven architecture, the airline has improved operational reliability and personalized services, setting a benchmark for aviation digitalization.
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The Data Streaming Landcape 2025 with Kafka Flink Confluent Amazon MSK Cloudera Event Hubs and Other Platforms
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The Data Streaming Landscape 2025

Data streaming is a new software category. It has grown from niche adoption to becoming a fundamental part of modern data architecture, leveraging open source technologies like Apache Kafka and Flink. With real-time data processing transforming industries, the ecosystem of tools, platforms, and cloud services has evolved significantly. This blog post explores the data streaming landscape of 2025, analyzing key players, trends, and market dynamics shaping this space.
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Data Streaming Trends for 2025 - Leading with Apache Kafka and Flink
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Top Trends for Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink in 2025

Apache Kafka and Apache Flink are leading open-source frameworks for data streaming that serve as the foundation for cloud services, enabling organizations to unlock the potential of real-time data. Over recent years, trends have shifted from batch-based data processing to real-time analytics, scalable cloud-native architectures, and improved data governance powered by these technologies. Looking ahead to 2025, the data streaming ecosystem is set to undergo even greater changes. Here are the top trends shaping the future of data streaming for businesses.
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Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink in the Cloud in Healthcare and Pharma at Cardinal Health
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Data Streaming in Healthcare and Pharma: Use Cases and Insights from Cardinal Health

This blog explores Cardinal Health’s journey, exploring how its event-driven architecture and data streaming power use cases like supply chain optimization, and medical device and equipment management. By integrating Apache Kafka with platforms like Apigee, Dell Boomi and SAP, Cardinal Health sets a benchmark for IT modernization and innovation in the healthcare and pharma sectors.
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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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