Confluent has been recognized as Microsoft's OSS on Azure Partner of the Year for the United States, highlighting its excellence in delivering open source-based applications and infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. This award underscores the benefits of integrating Azure services with open-source software like Confluent, which simplifies the deployment and integration of Apache Kafka® on Azure. Confluent's cloud-native, fully managed solution, powered by the Kora engine, is noted for being more scalable, reliable, and performant than Apache Kafka, and it offers private connectivity through Azure Private Link. With over 120 pre-built connectors, users can easily build real-time streaming pipelines to various Azure services. Confluent's solution is accessible through Azure Marketplace, offering features like enterprise-grade security, management, and a seamless onboarding process with a 30-day trial. This recognition, marking Confluent's third Partner of the Year award, reflects its commitment to advancing data streaming as a fundamental aspect of modern business on Azure.