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Data Streaming

Put your data in motion with the leader in data streaming.

In a world that relies on real-time data, you can’t afford to be left behind. We’ve got everything you need to know about data streaming, event-driven systems, and the impact of Apache Kafka®.

Here’s what’s trending in data streaming today.

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The Data Streaming Revolution: Rise of the Kafka Heroes

Shoe retail titan NewLimits is drowning in stale, inconsistent data due to nightly batch jobs that keep failing. Read the comic to see how developer Ada and architect Jax navigate through Batchland with Iris, their guide, and enter Streamscape and the realm of event-driven architectures.

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The Ultimate Data Streaming Guide

Curated by Confluent's Field CTO Kai Waehner, this full guide shows how data streaming use cases unlock business growth and efficient operations with real-world examples in financial services, manufacturing, retail, and more.

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How to Build Better Products, Faster With Real-Time Data

ISVs need data streaming to power modern applications, but building with open source Apache Kafka® adds complexity and slows innovation. This ebook explores how embedding Confluent’s enterprise-grade platform cuts time to market and reduces development overhead for building real-time products.

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How DSPs Unlock Real-Time Advantage for Financial Services

In financial services, real-time data powers everything from personalized banking to fraud detection. But persistent data challenges—including fragmented systems, governance gaps, and inconsistent data quality—are holding too many financial institutions back.

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Migrating from Kafka services to Confluent

Complete guide to migrate from open-source (OSS) Apache Kafka to Confluent. This includes best practices & customer-success stories on personal migration journeys.

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How Businesses Succeed With Real-Time Data Streaming: 5 Use Cases

In this ebook, you’ll get a look at five of the common use cases when getting started with data streaming, with real-world customer examples and insights into how your organization can make the leap.

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The 2025 Data Streaming Report: Real-Time Data, Real Business Results

Dive into insights from 4,175 IT leaders on how they are using data streaming platforms to deliver standout ROI, accelerate AI adoption, and drive faster time to market—all while unlocking the full value of their data.

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Unlock Real-Time Retail: How Data Streaming Is Powering the Future of Commerce

Discover how data streaming transforms retail with real-time personalization, AI-driven automation, and supply chain agility. Learn from real use cases—like Migros—and see how leading brands are scaling innovation and customer experiences.

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Transforming Healthcare With Real-Time Data Streaming

Explore how data streaming is transforming healthcare—from AI-powered diagnostics to real-time care delivery and pharma R&D. Learn how leading providers and researchers use real-time data to improve outcomes and innovate faster.

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The Ultimate Data Streaming Guide

Curated by Confluent's Field CTO Kai Waehner, this full guide shows how data streaming use cases unlock business growth and efficient operations with real-world examples in financial services, manufacturing, retail, and more.

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Delivering Data Streaming-as-a-Service: Comparing Confluent vs. DIY Apache Kafka®

Real-time analytics, AI, and modern applications all depend on data streaming—but building a managed streaming service from scratch isn’t easy. As a service or technology provider, you need to deliver this capability to your customers without the complexity, cost, and risk tied to homegrown Apache Kafka®. Enter: Confluent's OEM program.