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Confluent @confluent.io · 3d

AI that thinks fast needs data that moves fast.
At #Current25 NOLA, @anthropic.com Rachel Lo will join @seanfalconer.bsky.social on the mainstage to show how Claude + data streaming are changing what’s possible for intelligent systems. Don’t miss it -> https://cnfl.io/3WH6mag

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Confluent @confluent.io · 3d

You don’t have time to watch dashboards all day. With Kafka, you can trigger alerts as things break, not after.
Missed fraud? API spike? Weird user behavior?
You can catch it live and fix it fast. Learn how in our latest blog -> https://cnfl.io/3W3Eugp

Confluent @confluent.io · 4d

It’s 3 a.m. and your Kafka Streams app is lagging.
Dashboards? Logs? Nothing adds up. Now there’s a better way. Kafka Streams health metrics are now available in Confluent Cloud.
Find the issue instantly → https://cnfl.io/4ojuRWS

Monitor Kafka Streams Health in Confluent Cloud

Quickly troubleshoot Kafka Streams apps with new health metrics in Confluent Cloud. Spot bottlenecks, monitor RocksDB, and reduce MTTR—no extra code.

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Confluent @confluent.io · 5d

LIC now supports 10,500 farmers with instant insights on herd health & breeding. They replaced slow batch systems with unified data streaming powered by Apache Kafka® on Confluent Cloud. Read the full story here: https://cnfl.io/4qqUVBt

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Confluent @confluent.io · 6d

Data pros, this one’s for you 👇
#Current25 NOLA is packed with hands-on learning across Kafka, Flink, and Iceberg plus free certs, AI deep dives, and community stories from the best in data.
Explore what’s on tap → https://cnfl.io/4n4GPCP

Current New Orleans 2025 | Real-Time Data & AI for Every Role

At Current 2025 in New Orleans (Oct 29–30), developers, data engineers, operators, architects & tech execs unlock real-time data + AI insights.

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Confluent @confluent.io · 10d

Learn how to filter, join, and enrich streaming data within Confluent Cloud!

On Oct 23rd, our hands-on workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of stream processing and Apache Flink.

Don't miss out—secure your spot today! → http://cnfl.io/3KrHIHU

Confluent @confluent.io · 11d

Swiss Post delivers millions of parcels daily. Now, with Confluent + Kafka, they deliver real-time agility too. Read how @swisspost.bsky.social undertook a comprehensive IT transformation here: https://cnfl.io/4n0DzZ3

Confluent @confluent.io · 12d

🔔 Happening next week!
Join us on October 14th for a demo of our 🆕 Oracle XStream CDC Source Connector.

Learn how to stream database changes faster, build AI engines that respond instantly, and set up multi-channel experiences in real time: http://cnfl.io/46zpCeo

Confluent @confluent.io · 17d

Batch dashboards = missed opportunities.
Real-time dashboards = instant action.
Our latest blog shows you how to go from raw data streams to actionable dashboards with Apache Kafka®.
Learn how 👉 https://cnfl.io/3IPxxfM

Confluent @confluent.io · 17d

Break up with self-managed Kafka complexity 💔
Join our live workshop and learn how to migrate to Confluent Cloud, without downtime, data loss, or breaking your existing architecture.
Register now ➡️ https://cnfl.io/4pOS9W0

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Confluent @confluent.io · 18d

As AI and real-time analytics evolve data platforms, Python data engineers with Apache Kafka and Apache Flink skills will help lead this transformation.

Learn about integrations that make these Java-based frameworks more accessible to Python-trained devs in this new article in @thenewstack.io ⤵️

Why Python Data Engineers Should Know Kafka and Flink

Excellent integrations make these frameworks seamlessly accessible to Python developers, allowing them to use these powerful tools without deep Java knowledge.

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Confluent @confluent.io · 18d

Scaling a platform for 70,000+ merchants? Pollinate faced huge operational challenges and by implementing Confluent Cloud, they cut client onboarding costs by up to 90% and freed their team to focus on innovation. https://cnfl.io/3VGGF9x

Confluent @confluent.io · 19d

💡 Treat your data like code.
Join featured speakers from Gable, Confluent & Forrester to learn how Shift-Left practices are changing how we build real-time, governed, AI-ready data systems.
Save your seat: http://cnfl.io/469WSsA

Confluent @confluent.io · 19d

Join us on October 14th to learn how you can use our 🆕 Oracle XStream CDC Source Connector to:

→ Stream database changes 2-3x faster
→ Build a real-time AI personalization engine
→ Orchestrate multi-channel experiences in real time

Bring your AI use cases to life!
👉 http://cnfl.io/46zpCeo

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Confluent @confluent.io · 25d

Want to learn from Gable, Confluent & Forrester about how teams are productionizing Shift Left to power AI-ready data?
Join us on Oct. 7 and learn how to:
✅ Treat your data like code
✅ Bridge operational + analytical systems
✅ Scale AI/ML with reliable, governed data
Sign up: http://cnfl.io/469WSsA

Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 18

Sick of batch ETL delays? Struggling to access your Oracle data in real time?

⌚️ It’s time to rethink your Oracle data integration.
Our 🆕 whitepaper can help.

Learn how you can unlock 2-3x performance improvements with our XStream CDC Connector!

👉 http://cnfl.io/45VfKex

Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 17

🚨Happening next week!

If you haven’t already, sign up for #ConfluentAIDay and get ready for expert discussions and a hackathon designed to propel your ideas into a fully-built agentic AI solution.

👉 http://cnfl.io/3JyBBBc

Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 16

Think migrating Kafka workloads is a headache? Think again.
Join our virtual tech talk to see how Confluent Cloud makes moving from hosted Kafka services simple, fast, and reliable (with no risky manual steps).
Register now -> https://cnfl.io/48kWk5D

Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 16

🚉 🏥 🚗 Inefficient Kafka clusters slowed Siemens' digital transformation. Confluent's data streaming platform provided the unified data backbone needed for seamless data flows in power, rail, & hospitals. Learn more here: https://cnfl.io/4pqEO68

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Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 15

The AI-first era is changing customer expectations. Learn how Confluent + @mongodb.bsky.social enable banks to deliver faster resolutions with a multi-agentic AI architecture built on Kafka, Flink, and Atlas Stream Processing → https://cnfl.io/4na7xL2

Multi-Agentic Ticket-Based Complaint Resolution System | MongoDB Blog

Learn how to automate complaint resolution with MongoDB, Confluent, and Voyage AI to speed up customer service with multi-agent systems.

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Matthias J. Sax @mjsax.bsky.social · Sep 10

The #ApacheKafka Java clients and #KafkaStreams engineering team at @confluent.io keeps growing.

Very excited to welcome @okaberintaroubeta.bsky.social, Genseric Ghiro, and @nikitashupletsov.bsky.social!

We also have one more entry level position in Toronto 🇨🇦

careers.confluent.io/jobs/job/67c...

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Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 9

🚨Happening next week!
On Sept. 16th, our hands-on workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of stream processing and Apache Flink.

Learn how to filter, join, and enrich streaming data within Confluent Cloud!

→ http://cnfl.io/41Yv1dl

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Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 9

Will we see you at #ConfluentAIDay?

Take your generative + agentic AI skills to the next level with strategies from industry experts, learn how to build a contextualized knowledge base, and win up to $5,000 during our hackathon.

Don’t miss out, register now: http://cnfl.io/3JyBBBc

Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 8

Got a data monster slowing your business down?

Move from batch to real-time with The World’s Data Streaming Platform. Get the right data. Right where you need it. Right now.

Learn how to put your data monster to work ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWAD...

Confluent | Put Your Data Monster to Work for You

YouTube video by Confluent

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Confluent @confluent.io · Sep 8

Are you ready to master Kafka and get certified in just half a day? Join us on September 25 for a hands-on session designed for developers, data engineers, and architects.
Secure your spot today and take your real-time skills to the next level.
https://cnfl.io/3JNgET8