Why AI Needs Real-Time Data
AI is only as smart as the data fueling it. In this highlight from Life Is But A Stream, industry leaders share why AI and data streaming are inseparable.
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AI Wins Start With Data Streaming
AI is only as good as the data it runs on. Confluent’s Sean Falconer dives into why AI wins start with data streaming—and shares best practices for building reliable systems.
Google Cloud + Confluent: Helping Businesses Unlock AI at Scale
You need both fresh data and powerful infrastructure to build reliable AI systems at scale. Discover how Confluent's partnership with Google Cloud is making that a reality for modern businesses.
Streaming Agents Explained: How They Differ From Chatbots
Discover how streaming agents go beyond chatbots, serving as the eyes and ears of the business, monitoring and reacting to events as they happen.
When AI Agents Can't Talk: The Problem of Intelligence Silos
AI agents are only as powerful as the data they can access and share. Confluent’s Sean Falconer explains how when agents can’t communicate effectively, intelligence silos form, limiting their potential and slowing innovation.
Shaping the Future of AI: A2A + Data Streaming | Life Is But A Stream Podcast
All AI problems are data problems—and one of the biggest is getting AI agents to talk to each other. This special episode with Sean Falconer dives into how agents built by different teams often end up stranded in “intelligence silos,” unable to collaborate or share context. The result? Fragmented AI that struggles to deliver real business value.
Confluent appoints Stephen Deasy as Chief Technology Officer
Confluent announces Stephen Deasy as its Chief Technology Officer. Stephen will guide how Confluent builds and scales its platform, leading the engineering team's vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution. He'll focus on advancing Confluent's data streaming platform to power more AI and real-time intelligence at global scale.
Confluent | Put Your Data Monster to Work for You
Got a data monster holding you back? Take control with Confluent, The World’s Data Streaming Platform for reusable, reliable, real-time data. From supercharging AI to powering innovation across your entire organization, Confluent transforms your data challenges into your data edge.
Cut the Costs of Hosted Apache Kafka With Confluent Cloud's Price Guarantee
In today’s cost-conscious climate, every line item on your cloud bill is under the microscope. That makes now the ideal time to rethink your data streaming strategy. For many teams, using a hyperscaler-hosted Apache Kafka service feels like the easy choice—one vendor, one bill, no additional contracts, and minimal setup. It makes sense early on, especially for small-scale projects or basic use cases. But, as your Kafka usage grows and becomes mission-critical, that simplicity comes at a cost.
Introducing Apache Kafka 4.1.0: What's New and How to Upgrade
The Apache Kafka community is proud to announce the release of Apache Kafka 4.1.0. This blog post highlights the many new features and improvements included in this release. For a full list of changes, be sure to check the release notes. Queues for Kafka (KIP-932) is now in preview. It's still not ready for production, but you can start evaluating and testing it. See the preview release notes for more details. This release also introduces a new Streams Rebalance Protocol (KIP-1071) in early access.