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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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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.

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Data streaming platforms deliver results

Businesses today are moving faster and doing more with data streaming platforms. See how innovation is happening across industries in our new ebook.

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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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Data Streaming in Telecom and Media

Explore how telco and media leaders use real-time data streaming to modernize legacy systems, power AI use cases, and deliver personalized experiences. Learn why data streaming is the key to staying competitive in the age of 5G, IoT, and generative AI.

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Data Streaming in Manufacturing & Automotive

Explore how manufacturing and automotive leaders use data streaming to boost efficiency, enable real-time decisions, and drive innovation. This ebook shares key trends, use cases, and customer stories from BMW Group, PAUL Tech AG, and more. Download now to get inspired.

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The Ultimate Data Streaming Guide: Manufacturing & Automotive Edition

Explore how manufacturing and automotive leaders use data streaming to boost efficiency, enable real-time decisions, and drive innovation. This ebook shares key trends, use cases, and customer stories from BMW Group, PAUL Tech AG, and more. Download now to get inspired.

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The Ultimate Data Streaming Guide: Insurance Edition

See how insurers such as Generali use streaming data to transform workflows, automate claims, and launch real-time products like microinsurance. Authored by Confluent’s Global Field CTO, Kai Waehner.

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The Ultimate Data Streaming Guide: Retail Edition

Unify retail data with real-time data streaming. See how brands like Migros personalize, optimize inventory, and drive loyalty using Apache® Kafka and Apache® Flink. Authored by Confluent’s Global Field CTO, Kai Waehner.