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Free Ebook: Data Streaming Use Cases and Industry Success Stories Featuring Apache Kafka and Flink

ByKai Waehner
5. February 2025

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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Apache Kafka in the Insurance Industry

ByKai Waehner
7. June 2021
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The rise of data in motion in the insurance industry is visible across all lines of business including life, healthcare, travel, vehicle, and others. Apache Kafka changes how enterprises rethink data. This blog post explores use cases and architectures for insurance-related event streaming. Real-world examples from Generali, Centene, Humana, and Tesla show innovative data integration and stream processing in real-time.