A Future-Proof Architecture for Streaming Data Analytics

This white paper explores "future-proofing" strategies to leverage the steady flow of new real-time streaming data analytics platforms. It defines a thoughtful approach to capitalize on the window of opportunity to benefit from the power of real-time decision making now, while still being able to move to new and emerging technologies as they become enterprise ready.

Are you ready to start reaping the benefits of streaming analytics but worried about investing in new technology that could rapidly become outdated? How can you stay ahead of the curve, take advantage of the latest technologies, and ensure that you don’t make a mistake in your selection of a technology platform?

The answer lies in a strategy called "future proofing." The term future proof refers to the ability for something to continue to be of value well into the future. This gives you the confidence that it will not quickly become obsolete. Obviously, future proofing provides a significant advantage in any overall technology strategy.

In this white paper, we explore the demand for streaming analytics, discuss some of the available open source engines and the challenges of adopting them, and introduce a future-proof platform that uses an integrated development environment—abstracted at a level above the streaming analytics engine—enabling you to ride the future innovation wave.