Building Kafka Storage That’s 10x More Scalable and Performant

The text discusses the development of Confluent Cloud's storage system, which is designed to be more scalable and performant than Apache Kafka. It explains how Confluent built an intelligent storage management system that allows for quick scaling up or down, addressing various operational challenges faced by customers. This new storage engine separates compute and storage resources, enabling users to store as much data as they want without worrying about capacity issues. The text also highlights the adoption of Apache Kafka as a source of truth for businesses due to its ability to provide real-time and historical events from any time period. Confluent Cloud's Infinite Storage ensures companies meet regulatory requirements for data retention, while resource isolation prevents latency spikes and improves throughput. The text concludes by encouraging users to try out the 10x better storage offering with a free trial of Confluent Platform 7.7.