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I’m excited to announce that Confluent has acquired WarpStream, an innovative Kafka-compatible streaming solution with a unique architecture. We’re excited to be adding their product to our portfolio alongside Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud to serve customers who want a cloud-native streaming offering in their own cloud account.

SaaS is quickly becoming one of the significant industries for business growth and a primary force that drives the development of companies in the modern world, and the market is expected to reach $462 billion by 2028. Its popularity comes from the fact that applications may be accessed via the Internet without the bother of installation or regular maintenance. It's cloud-based, doesn’t need hardware, and updates automatically, making it a game-changer for companies.

Cloud operations were once the logical next step for streamlining business processes, but now they have become the go-to solution for maximizing operational efficiency. With the advent of ‘cloud-first’ architectures and strategies, cloud computing is the rule, not the exception.

Twelve years ago, a Wakefield Research survey revealed that 1 in 3 Americans thought cloud computing was somehow related to the weather. Fast forward to today, 67% of enterprise infrastructure in the US is cloud-based. Given that 92% of enterprises already have a multi-cloud strategy in place or in the works, it’s evident that embracing cloud migration is no longer just an option but a strategic necessity.

It’s nearing the end of the summer in North America, and one report has been a staple on my reading list for more than a decade: the Flexera State of the Cloud Report. The annual survey of hundreds of global IT decision makers assesses cloud strategies, migration trends, and important considerations for companies moving to the cloud or managing cloud environments.

APIs are the backbone of many modern applications, enabling them to interact seamlessly with other services and platforms. Whether you’re running a small app or a large enterprise system, monitoring and checking the performance of your API is crucial. Why? Because slow or unreliable APIs can frustrate users, harm your business reputation, and lead to lost revenue. In this article, we’ll explore how you can effectively monitor and check the performance of your API deployed on Microsoft Azure.