What's New In Data

A podcast by Striim (pronounced 'Stream') that covers the latest trends and news in data, cloud computing, data streaming, and analytics.

Sovereign AI, Redpanda vs Apache Kafka, The Future of Data Streaming with Alex Gallego (CEO of Redpanda)

Prepare to transform your understanding of data and cloud architecture with visionary CEO Alex Gallego of Redpanda. Discover how Alex’s journey from building racing motorcycles and tattoo machines as a child led him to revolutionize stream processing and cloud infrastructure. This episode promises invaluable insights into the shift from batch to real-time data processing, and the practical applications across multiple industries that make this transition not just beneficial but necessary.

Explore the intricate challenges and groundbreaking innovations in data storage and streaming. From Kafka’s distributed logs to the pioneering Redpanda, Alex shares the operational advantages of streaming over traditional batch processing. Learn about the core concepts of stream processing through real-world examples, such as fraud detection and real-time reward systems, and see how Redpanda is simplifying these complex distributed systems to make real-time data processing more accessible and efficient for engineers everywhere.

Finally, we delve into emerging trends that are reshaping the landscape of data infrastructure. Examine how lightweight, embedded databases are revolutionizing edge computing environments and the growing emphasis on data sovereignty and “Bring Your Own Cloud” solutions. Get a glimpse into the future of data ownership and AI, where local inferencing and traceability of AI models are becoming paramount. Join us for this compelling conversation that not only highlights the evolution from Kafka to Redpanda but paints a visionary picture of the future of real-time systems and data architecture.

What’s New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What’s New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.