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Can you delete a topic in Apache Kafka? The answer is yes—but the process depends on your Kafka configuration and the environment in which you are working (i.e., if it is self-managed, hosted in the cloud, or a fully managed Kafka service like Confluent Cloud).

You've probably noticed that Perforce recently refreshed our brand with a new logo and color palette. Our refreshed brand brings our portfolio together under a unified, modern identity that showcases the full power of Perforce. Now, we're taking one more step toward unifying the Perforce portfolio by simplifying some of our product names.

ORIL, a custom software development company, is proud to announce its official membership in the US PropTech Council, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to innovation, research, and education in the PropTech and real estate industries. This partnership underscores ORIL’s commitment to advancing technology in real estate and marks a significant step in its mission to drive digital transformation.

AI and analytics are only as powerful as the data they rely on. Without accurate, consistent, and governed data, even the most advanced AI models can produce misleading results. That’s why data quality isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential. At Qlik, our customers across the globe rely on our solutions to drive AI-powered insights, optimize decision-making, and mitigate risk. And it all starts with trusted data.

APIs often represent the cutting edge of the technology space. This is especially true with Artificial Intelligence – as AI has evolved from speculative technology to mass adoption, it has shown up significantly in APIs as a modality and mechanism. However, as with all new technologies, using AI APIs comes with significant challenges.

When it comes to optimizing web applications, a proper caching strategy is critical because it can significantly reduce load times and improve the overall user experience. This is especially true for Ruby on Rails applications, where performance can often experience bottlenecks due to heavy database queries or complex view rendering.

We’re pleased to announce that Perforce ALM (formerly Helix ALM) has achieved ISO 26262 Functional Safety Process Certification by internationally accredited certification body TÜV SÜD. This certification covers all areas of our ALM solution, including requirements management, test management, issue management, and reporting.

Managing cloud costs in 2025 is challenging. The costs have spiraled out of control, and it’s difficult to get the balance right. So, how exactly did we get here? In this blog, I will share my insights and recommendations based on my experience working with enterprises successfully managing cloud costs.

Snowflake data masking offers a practical and cost-effective solution to mitigate data risk in your non-production Snowflake environments. Enterprises who want to get an even better balance of compliance, quality, and speed add solutions to enhance native Snowflake masking. In this blog, let’s explore how data masking works in Snowflake, how it’s used in various industries, and what you need in a compliance-focused enterprise.