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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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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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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