UNIBERG at Flink Forward Berlin 2024: Insights & Takeaways
UNIBERG attended Flink Forward in Berlin to deepen our expertise in stateful stream processing with Apache Flink—an essential framework for real-time data applications. As the premier event for all things Flink and streaming, this year’s conference celebrated 10 years of Flink in the open-source world. Top developers and data specialists from around the globe gathered to discuss their experiences with Flink, discover new emerging features in Flink, and discuss its role in current and future topics, like AI, and more.
What is Apache Flink?
Apache Flink is a powerful open-source framework and distributed processing engine designed for both real-time data streaming and batch processing. Its capabilities allow organizations to capture and act on data as it’s generated, making it essential for applications that demand continuous analysis—like anomaly detection and root cause analysis in network monitoring. For UNIBERG, Flink’s stateful stream processing is especially relevant, as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and anomaly detection in large network environments are core areas of our expertise.
Key Takeaways from Flink Forward
During the conference, we explored Flink’s new features and diverse use cases, from IoT telemetry to Flink-as-a-Service providers operating at massive scale. Some highlights included:
- Real-world use cases: Insights into how sensor data from ports is used to measure river depths, helping optimize global logistics.
- Enhanced Pipeline insights: New tools using OpenTelemetry to gain in-depth visibility into Flink pipelines, making it easier to track and optimize data flow.
- AI integrations: Discussions on how Flink supports advanced applications, like predictive analytics.
We are excited to explore and use some of the insights gathered from the talks and exchanges with experts to improve our own Flink-based pipelines and broaden our portfolio to our customers.