As organizations grow, they bring different kinds of software systems under their fold. Some are legacy systems, some are state-of-the-art, cloud-based ones, but they all must be integrated somehow. Sometimes there are limits to how many modifications we can make to these systems. Coupling them with direct communication could severely hamstring the organization’s ability to do business activities. How do we make sure these disparate systems communicate effectively in a decoupled fashion at scale?

Turns out, there’s a better way to achieve effective communication than building one on one direct communication. In this talk, we’ll discuss how data streaming with Kafka can help take our integration strategy to the next level. I’ll walk you through the options we have when it comes to streaming and help you determine why Kafka may fit the bill for your needs. Even though Kafka originated in the Linux ecosystem, it has matured quite a bit in its ability to plug itself into many others. We’ll deep dive into how it works in the Microsoft ecosystem. After this talk, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge you need to upgrade your integration strategy by leveraging the power of Kafka.