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2024 GenAI Predictions: Part One

Something unexpected happened in 2023: the world learned about generative AI for the first time. Now that the GenAI cat is out of the bag, companies are in a race to monetize it without succumbing to its negative aspects Read more…

Yes, Real-Time Streaming Data Is Still Growing

A funny thing happened while the tech world was focused almost exclusively on ChatGPT over the past eight months: Adoption of other cutting-edge technologies kept growing. One of those is real-time stream data processing Read more…

Confluent’s New Cloud Capabilities Address Data Streaming Hurdles

Confluent has announced several new Confluent Cloud capabilities and features that address the data governance, security, and optimization needs of data streaming in the cloud. “Real-time data is the lifeblood of ev Read more…

Apache Druid Charms in Upper Echelons of OLAP Database Performance

Companies that find themselves unable to get answers out of traditional analytical databases quickly enough to satisfy their performance requirements may want to check out an emerging class of real-time analytical databa Read more…

SAP Datasphere is Here to Enable the Data Fabric of Our Lives

The touch, the feel, of ... data. Data fabric, that is. SAP is offering a new foundation for businesses building a data fabric architecture. The company has released SAP Datasphere, a solution for automating data managem Read more…

To Improve Data Availability, Think ‘Right-Time’ Not ‘Real-Time’

To improve data quality, cost, and access to information, streaming should be a central component of all data infrastructure, regardless of “real-time” adoption. When defining their data strategy, organizations ofte Read more…

Confluent Works to Hide Streaming Complexity

Technical complexity is inherent when building distributed stream processing systems, particularly when integrating new real-time applications with traditional IT systems. But Confluent, the company behind Apache Kafka, Read more…

Five Drivers Behind the Rapid Rise of Apache Flink

In 2022 alone, a total of at least $55 million has been invested by venture capitalists into startups building companies around Apache Flink, the open source project that’s used to process data streams at large scale a Read more…

Big Data Career Notes: January 2023 Edition

In this monthly feature, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest career developments for individuals in the big data community. Whether it’s a promotion, new company hire, or even an accolade, we’ve got the details Read more…

Confluent to Develop Apache Flink Offering with Acquisition of Immerok

Confluent has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Immerok, a leading contributor to Apache Flink. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Apache Flink is used for querying streaming data, Read more…

This Just In

Confluent Migration Accelerator Simplifies the Switch to a Complete Data Streaming Platform

Feb 13, 2024 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 — Confluent, Inc. today announced the Confluent Migration Accelerator, a new program in partnership with the Confluent partner ecosystem to jumpstart organizations’ Read more…

Confluent Unveils Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, Making it Easier to Build Real-Time Applications with Stream Processing on a Unified Platform

Sep 27, 2023 |

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 — Confluent, Inc. has announced the open preview of Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud, a fully managed service for stream processing that makes it easier for companies to filter, join, and enrich data streams with Flink. Read more…

Confluent Unveils Data Streaming for AI to Simplify and Accelerate the Development of Real-Time AI Applications

Sep 26, 2023 |

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 — Confluent, Inc. today announced Data Streaming for AI, an initiative to accelerate organizations’ development of real-time AI applications. Achieving real-time AI demands more than fast algorithms; Read more…

Confluent Announces the Data Streaming Startup Challenge

Sep 13, 2023 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 — Confluent, Inc. recently announced the Data Streaming Startup Challenge. The Data Streaming Startup Challenge is a global competition that recognizes and rewards early-stage startups that are building innovative applications with Confluent. Read more…

Confluent Expands Partnership with Google Cloud; Named a Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for the 4th Time

Aug 29, 2023 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 — Confluent, Inc. today announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, and also announced that it was named the Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for Google Marketplace–Data and Analytics. Read more…

Confluent Launches Connect with Confluent, Enabling Partners to Supercharge Growth and Customer Innovation with Data Streaming

Jul 18, 2023 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 18, 2023 — Confluent, Inc. today announced the Connect with Confluent technology partner program. The program enables partners to bring fully managed data streams directly to their customers through native integrations with Confluent Cloud. Read more…

Confluent Cloud Unveils Data Quality Rules and Custom Connectors to Ensure Trustworthy Data and Streamline Operations

May 16, 2023 |

LONDON, May 16, 2023 — Confluent, Inc. today announced new Confluent Cloud capabilities that give customers confidence that their data is trustworthy and can be easily processed and securely shared. Read more…

Confluent Announces Cluster Linking Capability to New Confluent Platform 6.0, Confluent Cloud

Aug 25, 2020 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 25, 2020 – Confluent, Inc. announced Confluent Platform 6.0 and the latest theme for Project Metamorphosis – Global. Cluster Linking, a new capability in Confluent Platform 6.0 and Confluent Cloud, makes event data globally available across a business, whether data is on premises in different continents, spread among various cloud providers or spanning hybrid environments. Read more…

Confluent Launches Confluent Cloud in All Three Major Cloud Marketplaces

Aug 6, 2020 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 – Confluent, Inc. announced the Project Metamorphosis Everywhere release, which brings the simplicity and flexibility of cloud computing to event streaming. Read more…

Confluent Announces Infinite Retention for Apache Kafka in Confluent Cloud

Jul 2, 2020 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 2, 2020 – Confluent, Inc. announced the next stage of its Project Metamorphosis initiative, which aims to build the next- generation event streaming platform any organization can put at the heart of their business. Read more…

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