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Kafka 4.1 Release: Queues, Stream Groups, and More
Apache Kafka 4.1 has landed with queue support in preview, improved Kafka Streams coordination, and new security and metrics features for real-time data systems.
Kafka 3.2.0: idempotent producer breaking change
Apache Kafka KIP-679 changes the default Producer configuration to enable idempotence by default. This can cause message production to fail after updating to the 3.2.0 kafka-client libraries.
Operatr.IO has a new name: Meet Factor House
Operatr.IO is now Factor House, an independent, engineering-led software house that builds Kpow, an enterprise tool for Apache Kafka.
Our Commitment to Engineers
With our funding announcement and the upcoming Factor Platform launch, some customers are asking what it means for Kpow and Flex. Here's our answer: at Factor House, we're here for engineers.
Melbourne Kafka x Flink meetup recap: July 2025
From structuring data streams to spinning up full pipelines locally, our Kafka x Flink meetup in Melbourne was packed with hands-on demos and real-time insights. Catch the highlights and what's next.
Updates to container specifics: DockerHub and Helm
Discover how our 94.1 release has streamlined DockerHub, Helm Charts, and AWS Marketplace deployments!
Web Accessibility at Factor House
How do skateboards and green suns drive web accessibility at Factor House? Learn why accessible products matter to us, and how we've embedded accessibility into our development process.
Set Up Kpow with NetApp Instaclustr Platform
Integrate Kpow with Instaclustr in minutes. Gain unified visibility and control over your managed Kafka brokers, Karapace Schema Registry, and Kafka Connect through our toolkit.
Introducing Webhook Support in Kpow
This guide shows how to configure Kpow webhooks that send real-time audit log alerts from your Kafka environment into collaboration platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams.