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Apache Kafka® KIP-1150 introduces opt‑in Diskless Topics that replicate directly in object storage. Diskless slashes TCO and unlocks instant autoscaling, efficient geo‑replication, and per‑topic latency targets.

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Transforming retail: Aiven and Amazon Web Services (AWS) empower businesses with real-time data insights for better customer experiences.

Tiered storage is now generally available in Aiven for ClickHouse®. Combine the speed of ClickHouse with the cost optimization of object storage for a powerful data warehouse solution.

Tiered Storage reduces storage costs, increases operational flexibility, and provides unlimited data retention scalability

Aiven for Caching is a new name for the same NoSQL service you know and love.

The debate surrounding AI-generated content ownership has raged since the technology's inception. Despite significant advancements, the question of creative rights remains unresolved. This is particularly problematic in software development, where AI's influence can often be subtle and overlooked. To fully grasp the implications, it's essential to delve into the complex landscape of intellectual property and licensing.

Widespread adoption of Generative AI has infiltrated nearly every business sector. While tools like transcription and content creation are readily accessible to all, AI's transformative potential extends far deeper. Its influence on coding and software development raises profound questions about the future of this industry.

Real-time intelligence is no longer a nice-to-have, but necessary to attract customers and build future-proofed retail operations

Announcing KIP-1150 Diskless Topics in Aiven BYOC— KIP-1150 now allows Apache Kafka on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure write straight to object storage, cut cross-AZ traffic, disks and TCO by up to 80%.

Jay Miller represented Aiven at PGDay Chicago 2025. Dive into their recap of the event and key takeaways from many of the talks.

A detailed end-to-end overview of how Kafka reads and deletes remote data with KIP-405, including how intelligent prefetching and caching enable near-local performance with remote data, as well as strategies for managing orphaned storage files.