Confluent has enhanced its data streaming platform and connector portfolio to streamline integration processes and improve user experience. By exposing fully managed connector logs to non-admin roles, introducing plugin versioning for custom connectors, expanding single message transform (SMT) support, and enabling custom topic naming for dead letter queue (DLQ) and error topics, Confluent aims to reduce operational burdens and improve control for users transitioning from self-managed to fully managed connectors. Additional updates across various connectors, including database, SaaS, and application connectors, focus on enhancing security, data compatibility, and reliability. Notable improvements include support for AWS IAM AssumeRole, expanded SMT capabilities, Oracle XStream CDC enhancements, and increased capacity for Amazon S3 connectors, all of which collectively aim to enhance security, flexibility, and performance in managing data streams. These advancements cater to both fully managed and custom connector suites, facilitating seamless migrations and ensuring robust data integration across systems.