One of the most important questions in architecting a data platform is where to store and archive data. In a blog series, we’ll cover the different storage strategies for Kafka and introduce you to Lenses’ S3 Connector for backup/restore. But in this first blog, we must introduce the different Cloud storage options available. Later blogs will focus on specific solutions, explain in more depth how this maps to Kafka and then how Lenses manage your Kafka topic backups.

CNA worked with Google Cloud and several third-party data vendors to develop a solution to address challenges with underwriting flood risk assessment.

Financial professionals encounter periods of high activity throughout the year. Whether you serve as a CFO, specialize in taxation, or contribute to the team responsible for closing financial records and generating year-end reports, any time can become crunch time. These intervals demand long hours at the office (or working evenings from your home office) as you diligently tackle the extensive list of tasks that require immediate attention.

In today’s high-velocity digital arena, businesses are thrust into the whirlwind of global events, rapid technological advancements, and the incessant push for innovation. Yet, amidst the tempest of mergers, digital acceleration, and shifting tech paradigms, charting a confident path towards cloud migration can be daunting.