Episode 1: Signals, Systems, Side Quests

Our first podcast episode diving into streaming data infrastructure

Published January 20, 2026

Episode 1: Signals, Systems, Side Quests
PodcastReal-Time SystemsData InfrastructureIndustry News

Episode 1: Signals, Systems, Side Quests

We talk about real-time systems, data infrastructure, and the messy decisions behind them. In this inaugural episode, we dive into the latest industry developments and explore what they mean for the future of streaming data.

What We Covered

  • IBM acquiring Confluent for $11B - What this massive acquisition means for the streaming data ecosystem
  • Redpanda joins Akamai's Qualified Compute Partner Program - Strategic partnerships shaping the edge computing landscape
  • Vibe coding with AI agents - Why it's fun... until someone gives an agent access to a production database

Listen now and join the conversation about the future of real-time data infrastructure.