Confluent

Confluent, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in real-time data streaming. Founded in 2014 by the creators of Apache Kafka, Confluent offers a comprehensive cloud-native platform that connects applications, systems, and data layers, enabling organizations to leverage data-in-motion for innovation. The company became part of IBM in 2026.

Confluent's key products include Confluent Cloud, a fully managed service for Apache Kafka, and Confluent Platform, which supports on-premises and cloud deployments. Other offerings include WarpStream, Apache Flink, and Confluent Intelligence, which provides AI-powered capabilities for real-time data streams. Confluent serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, logistics, financial services, and autonomous vehicles, helping clients enhance digital customer experiences and streamline operations. The company also provides professional services, training, and certification programs to support enterprise adoption of its solutions.