April 2019 Summaries

Aiven has introduced a new feature allowing customers to send their service logs to an external monitoring system using the rsyslog protocol. This addition provides users with three logging options, including accessing the past two days of logs via the console, API, or CLI; using the logs integration for unlimited retention and OpenSearch capabilities; and now, sending logs to an external service. A fourth option is expected to be released soon, allowing users to send Aiven service logs to external OpenSearch/Elasticsearch databases.

OVO Energy, a leading independent energy company in the UK, has installed over 1 million smart meters that require a robust and reliable data architecture capable of scaling rapidly. To achieve this, they chose to build their data architecture on Aiven's platform with Apache Kafka at its core. The partnership between OVO Energy and Aiven allowed them to focus on their core business while benefiting from a bespoke managed package. This case study highlights how OVO Energy built a reliable data infrastructure using the Aiven platform, which can be found in more detail by downloading the full case study.

Aiven has released an open source connector that enables streaming Kafka data to Google Cloud Storage (GCS). The Aiven GCS Kafka Sink Connector allows users to move data from their Kafka clusters to GCS. As it is open source, the connector can be used regardless of whether users host and manage Kafka themselves or choose a service provider. This release follows the launch of an Amazon S3 sink connector, with more connectors planned in the future based on customer feedback.

Apache Kafka's latest version 2.2.0 is now available on Aiven, offering improved stability and security with 53 enhancements and 82 bug fixes. Aiven customers can access both versions 2.1 and 2.2 across all six supported clouds. The update can be accessed through the Aiven Console, API, or command line client. New users can try Aiven Kafka and other services with a free 30-day trial.

Paf, an online and physical gambling operator in the EU, chose Apache Kafka as their loosely-coupled, asynchronous, and schema-agnostic messaging solution to handle complex data needs. They then faced the question of whether to build in-house expertise, hire, or look for a managed provider. Paf ultimately trusted Aiven Kafka to help ensure that their data architecture is open and easily interfaceable. To learn more about Paf's use case and why they chose Aiven for Apache Kafka, download the case study below. For additional case studies from customers such as Comcast and OVO Energy, visit the Aiven case studies page. Stay updated on Aiven news by subscribing to their changelog and blog RSS feeds, and following them on Linkedin and Twitter.