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Mission-critical data flows with the open-source Lenses Kafka Connector for Amazon S3

An effective data platform thrives on solid data integration, and for Kafka, S3 data flows are paramount. Data engineers often grapple with diverse data requests related to S3. Enter Lenses. By partnering with major enterprises, we've levelled up our S3 connector, making it the market's leading choice. We've also incorporated it into our Lenses 5.3 release, boosting Kafka topic backup/restore.

Use GitOps as an efficient CI/CD pipeline for Data Streaming | Data Streaming Systems

Early automation saves time and money. GitOps improves CI/CD pipeline, enhancing operations & traceability. Learn to use GitOps for data streaming platforms & streaming applications with Apache Kafka and Confluent Cloud.

Robust Disaster Recovery with Kafka and Confluent Cloud | Data Streaming Systems

Explore the resilience of Kafka, understand the implications of datacenter disruptions, and mitigate data loss impacts. Learn to scale with Confluent Cloud, cluster and schema linking, and how to use an active/passive disaster recovery pattern for business continuity.

SFTP vs. FTP: Understanding the Difference

When transferring data, especially in the context of Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL), the choice of protocol matters. Both SFTP and FTP provide solutions, but their intrinsic differences could greatly influence the outcome in terms of security and functionality. Here's everything you need to know about SFTP vs. FTP for ETL.

Unlocking New Capabilities with ChatGPT in Logi Symphony

In today’s fast-paced market, data has become the lifeblood of decision-making. For application teams and users, having access to insightful and actionable data is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. And now, the proliferation of AI in embedded analytics, like Logi Symphony’s new ChatGPT integration, is revolutionizing the way application teams and users interact with data, increasing efficiency and reducing the technical skills required to generate valuable insights.

Bridge the Gap Between Reporting and Data Visualization in Power BI

In a rapidly evolving business environment, timely insights from data and the ability to react quickly to change are critical. Business intelligence is a key tool, empowering companies to get the most out of their data by providing tools to analyze information, streamline operations, track performance, and inform decision-making. Power BI can generate easy-to-read visualizations that help stakeholders perform key analysis.

Challenges Using Apache Kafka | Data Streaming Systems

Streaming platforms need key capabilities for smooth operations: data ingestion, development experience, management, security, performance, and maintenance. Self-managed platforms like Apache Kafka can meet these needs, but can be costly and require intensive maintenance. On the other hand, Confluent Cloud offers fully-managed services with features like scalable performance, auto-balancing, tiered storage, and enhanced security and resiliency. It provides systematic updates and maintenance, freeing users from infrastructure concerns. Confluent Cloud streamlines creation of a global, well-governed data streaming platform.