use cases Archives - Kai Waehner

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Why Tiered Storage for Apache Kafka is a BIG THING…

ByKai Waehner
5. December 2023
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Apache Kafka added Tiered Storage to separate compute and storage. The capability enables more scalable, reliable and cost-efficient enterprise architectures. This blog post explores the architecture, use cases, benefits, and a case study for storing Petabytes of data in the Kafka commit log. The end discusses why Tiered Storage does NOT replace other databases and how Apache Iceberg might change future Kafka architectures even more.

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The State of Data Streaming for Telco

ByKai Waehner
2. June 2023
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This blog post explores the state of data streaming for the telco industry. The evolution of telco infrastructure, customer services, and new business models requires real-time end-to-end visibility, fancy mobile apps, and integration with pioneering technologies like 5G for low latency or augmented reality for innovation. Learn about customer stories from Dish Network, British Telecom, Globe Telecom, Swisscom, and more. A complete slide deck and on-demand video recording are included.

Top Apache Kafka Use Cases and Architectures for 2022

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Top 5 Apache Kafka Use Cases for 2022

ByKai Waehner
2. December 2021
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Apache Kafka and Event Streaming are two of the most relevant buzzwords in tech these days. Ever wonder what my predicted TOP 5 Event Streaming Architectures and Use Cases for 2022 are to set data in motion? Check out the following presentation. Learn about the Kappa architecture, hyper-personalized omnichannel, multi-cloud deployments, edge analytics, and real-time cybersecurity.

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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.

Kafka Examples Use Cases and Architectures

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Use Cases and Architectures for Apache Kafka across Industries

ByKai Waehner
20. October 2020
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Event Streaming is happening all over the world. This blog post explores real-life examples across industries for use…

Kafka at the Edge - Use Cases and Architectures

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Use Cases and Architectures for Kafka at the Edge

ByKai Waehner
14. October 2020
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Use cases and architectures for Kafka deployments at the edge, including retail stores, cell towers, trains, small factories, restaurants… Hardware and software components to realize edge and hybrid Kafka infrastructures.