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Monday Morning Data Chat
#182 - Ricky Thomas and Paul Dudley - Streaming CDC and More
Sep 30, 2024
Ricky Thomas and Paul Dudley discuss the challenges and motivations behind streaming data solutions. They explore the slow adoption of streaming technologies and the debate between building versus buying data infrastructure. The conversation delves into popular stream processing tools like Flink and the implications of industry mergers. They also address the evolving role of data engineering amid AI advancements and how companies are navigating the changing landscape of technology investments. Insights on future trends in data engineering wrap up this informative chat.
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- StreamCap aims to simplify change data capture (CDC) and streaming pipelines, addressing the complexity many organizations face when adopting these solutions.
- Recent advancements in platforms like Snowflake and Snowpipe streaming have lowered barriers for organizations, enabling easier access to real-time data processing.
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Foundations of StreamCap and Streaming Challenges
StreamCap specializes in change data capture (CDC) and ETL streaming pipelines, aiming to simplify the previously complex process of data streaming in organizations. Founders Ricky Thomas and Paul Dudley have experience in building systems that facilitate data processing, which has highlighted the challenges many companies face in adopting streaming solutions. Historically, while powerful tools like Kafka exist for message processing, intricate architectures surrounding these technologies often become barriers to efficient implementation. The realization that the ecosystem around these tools needs to simplify is key for fostering broader adoption in future years.
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