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Arcion have agreed to be acquired by Databricks

Looking forward, it’s clear that enterprises that want to derive value from AI need to choose the right platform upon which to build apps. Having worked with many platforms as partners, I am certain that Databricks is that platform. This acquisition further proves the point. By integrating Arcion, Databricks customers will now be able to reduce or remove the friction of data pipe building and maintenance and enable new, innovative and highly valuable AI use cases.

Arcion have agreed to be acquired by Databricks: Making the enterprise adoption of real time AI a reality

Arcion have agreed to be acquired by Databricks, the leading data and AI company, and pioneer of the Lakehouse paradigm.

MySQL To Cloud SQL: Load Data In Minutes

Understanding the key features of MySQL and Cloud SQL and the specific migration requirements is essential in choosing the proper migration method. In this blog, we'll walk through two methods of migration strategy - using Arcion vs. manual loading. We'll include pros and cons for each method and provide a step by step instructions for both, with code snippets ready for copy/paste.

Arcion Powers Your Data Journey to Google Cloud with Support for BigQuery, CloudSQL, and AlloyDB

Arcion is excited to announce our partnership with Google Cloud, with the support of BigQuery, Cloud SQL for MySQL, Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL, and AlloyDB. Read the details from our founder and CTO, Rajkumar Sen, on the details of the native integration and how you can start the trial today.

Oracle To Cloud SQL: Load Data In Minutes

Migrating data from Oracle to Cloud SQL is an important task that can be accomplished using specialized tools like Arcion. In this blog, we'll walk through how to use Arcion to migrate from Oracle to Cloud SQL for MySQL with a step-by-step guide. We'll also go over the manual approach and compare the pros and cons of each method.

MySQL To AlloyDB: The Ultimate Guide

For a no-code migration solution that works seamlessly with MySQL and AlloyDB, try out Arcion and have a scalable and reliable CDC-enabled pipeline set up in minutes. In this guide, we'll walk you through a step-by-step guide using Arcion Cloud.

What is Data Streaming? The Complete Guide

Streaming data, as the name suggests, refers to data that is continuously generated from various sources and flows like a stream to various destinations. This data is often generated at a high speed and in large volumes.

Postgres To Kafka: Load Data In Minutes With 2 Easy Methods

Learn how to efficiently integrate and stream data from Postgres to Kafka using our expert guidance. Harness the power of Kafka's distributed messaging system to enable real-time data processing and analytics.

How To Load Data From Db2 To Databricks

Unlock the power of advanced data analytics and collaborative workflows by migrating from Db2 to Databricks. Discover how this seamless transition empowers your team with enhanced data processing capabilities, improved scalability, and streamlined collaboration for actionable insights.

Oracle to BigQuery: Load Data in Minutes

Looking to migrate your data from Oracle to Bigquery? Discover the benefits of making the switch and learn how to transfer your data with expert tips and guidance seamlessly.

SQL Server to Databricks: 2 Easy ways

Looking to load your data from SQL Server to Databricks? Our expert guide will walk you through the process, helping you to seamlessly transfer your data and enjoy the benefits of cloud-based analytics.

Arcion Now Supports Confluent For Seamless Integration and Real-Time Streaming

Arcion is very excited and proud to announce our partnership and support for Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud. Read more from our founder and CTO, Rajkumar Sen, on everything about the new connectors and step-by-step tutorials on getting started.

Microsoft SQL Server to BigQuery: 2 Best Ways

Looking to migrate from SQL Server to BigQuery? Discover the seamless and efficient transition with our expert guide. Get step-by-step instructions, best practices, and key considerations for a successful migration.

ELT Pipelines: The Ultimate Guide

In this blog post, we will cover some of the most frequently asked questions about ELT pipelines, including the key benefits of ELT pipelines, how they work, the common use cases, the key differences between ELT and ETL pipelines, and explore the limitations of ELT pipelines.

Real-time Data Ingestion: The Ultimate Guide

In this blog, we’ll dive into what real-time ingestion is, along with its benefits and limitations. We’ll also feature 12 data ingestion tools to help you with your evaluation process.

Real-time Big Data Analytics: The Complete Guide

Real-time big data analytics is a modern technology that can be described as a process used for the analysis of large volumes of data the moment they are created or stored. In this blog, we'll walk you through what are the technologies used in big data analytics, its advantages and limitations, and a few processing examples.

Real time data streaming: The Ultimate Guide

Real-time data typically refers to data that is readily available from a source system or process for follow-up actions to be performed on it at that given time usually in the realms of sub-milliseconds. In this post, we’ll go over data streaming vs. ETL, why we need it, and its benefits, challenges, and limitations.

Real-Time Data Replication: 5 Easy Methods

In this article, we will offer an in-depth analysis of what real-time data replication is all about while showcasing its benefits and why it is an essential part of modern business. Finally, we will cover five easy methods in which real-time data replication can be achieved.

Migrating from Sybase to PostgreSQL: 2 Easy Methods

In this post, we will explore two popular methods for migrating from Sybase to PostgreSQL. First, we will look at using native tools to dump and load data from Sybase into PostgreSQL. Lastly, using Arcion we will use the easier method to build a migration pipeline in minutes.

MySQL to SingleStore: Load Data in Minutes

Moving data from MySQL to SingleStore is a common use case for data replication. In this post, we will look at how to create a CDC pipeline using Arcion to enable real-time loading of data from MySQL to SingleStore.

Change Data Capture Azure SQL: The Definitive Guide

In this article, we’ll look at the steps necessary for implementing Change Data Capture in Azure SQL Database. Each step in the process will be highlighted for implementing CDC natively and with Arcion.

8 Best CDC Tools of 2023

CDC, or Change Data Capture, is a technology that efficiently identifies data that has been added, updated, or removed from a source database and replicates it on a target database or platform. In this definitive guide, we’ll walk you through the latest CDC solutions available in 2023 and approaches to help you choose the best one that works for your use case.

Arcion Now Supports SAP Sybase ASE For Zero Downtime, Zero Risk Data Migration

Migrating the legacy SAP ASE platform to something more modern has never been easy, until now. With Arcion, experience zero-downtime and risk-free migrations with automatic schema conversions. Power your digital transformation with Arcion.

Arcion Achieves SOC 2 Certification for HIPAA Compliance

With SOC 2 certification, enterprise organizations can choose Arcion CDC for real-time integration, confident that it meets the highest data security standards.

Top 10 Oracle GoldenGate Alternatives

The ten alternatives to Oracle GoldeGate that will be covered are Arcion, Qlik Replicate, Fivetran, Debezium, Striim, Hevo Data, Talend Data Integration, SharePlex, Informatica PowerCenter & InfoSphere.

Data Migration Plan: 7 Steps To Follow

When deciding on what to include in your data migration plan, you have to bear in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all strategy, as every data set might be unique. In this blog, we listed 7 steps for you to follow to help you navigate any complicated data migration projects.

Oracle CDC (Change Data Capture) Everything You Need To Know

Oracle CDC, or Oracle Change Data Capture, is a technology that efficiently identifies data that has been added, updated, or removed from an Oracle database. In this definitive guide, we’ll walk you through different CDC solutions and approaches to help you choose the best one that works for your use case.

September Release: Agentless CDC For All 20+ Supported Connectors & GUI Coming To Arcion Self-hosted

We're excited to announce Arcion's September Release: agentless change data capture (CDC) for our 20+ supported database connectors and a new GUI to Arcion Self-hosted. Now you can replicate data in real-time, at scale, with guaranteed delivery — but without the inherent performance issues, security concerns, and administrative burdens associated with the installation of proprietary software on database servers.

Implementing Change Data Capture for Real-time Analytics with Arcion, MySQL, and Databricks

Today’s modern businesses leverage the latest technologies within their stack. Building applications with cutting-edge tools and platforms and delivering great customer experiences that are responsive and intuitive. The businesses that take it even further are those that are coupling great customer experiences and growing adoption with Big Data and AI platforms. The use of these platforms unlocks a massive amount of business intelligence and real-time analytics that help businesses and their customers to thrive.

Announcing Arcion August 2022 Release: Do More With Less

Arcion August 2022 Release is out! In this major release, the Arcion team brought you some exciting features such as Oracle Native Log Reader, support for DDL/Schema evolution in Real-time CDC, and no-code streaming column transformations. Arcion also expanded support and added three new connectors: BigQuery and Azure-Managed SQL Server as Source & Imply as Target. Learn more about these new features from Arcion founder and CTO, Rajkumar Sen.

A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Conduct On-Premise to Cloud Migration

Considering an on-premise to cloud migration? Be sure to read our guide that covers everything from benefits to the business and a how-to guide.

10 Best Data Migration Tools of 2023

Data migration is the movement of data from one source or computing environment to another. In this blog, we lay out the factors to consider when selecting data migration tools, the types of data migration tools, and a summary of the 19 most popular data migration tools.

How Airbnb, Uber, Netflix, Shopify, and Reddit Use Change Data Capture to Drive Breakthrough Advantages

As data-driven leaders strive for advantages over their competition, they need real-time access to data with zero downtime. Big brands aren't immune to the need for better, faster data. In this blog, we dive into how data-driven leaders like Airbnb, Uber, Netflix, Shopify, and Reddit use Change Data Capture to drive breakthrough advantages.

Top Considerations When Planning to Migrate Databases to Cloud

Planning to migrate your on-premise databases to the cloud? Don't start until you read our comprehensive guide detailing how to plan and what to consider at every step in the process.

What is Data Migration? Guide to Data Migration Solutions and Planning

Data migration is the process of moving data from one storage solution to another. Even though the premise is simple, the process is quite complex. In this blog, we dive into what is data migration, how to plan a successful data migration project, and what are the criteria to consider when selecting a data migration solution.

Debezium Alternatives: The Ultimate Guide

Even though the vision of an open-source CDC platform that can support most databases is poetic, in reality, development teams face many issues while implementing Debezium-based production pipelines. Aside from the fact that you will need a strong team with technical expertise in Kafka and DevOps to ensure scalability and reliability, the architecture itself comes with many limitations. In this blog, we dive in some alternatives for Debezium.
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Leveraging Change Data Capture for Fraud Detection using Arcion Cloud and Databricks

Still relying on overnight processes to drive your decision making? Maybe it’s time to consider an evaluation of the CDC pattern.

Migrating Oracle and MySQL Databases to SingleStoreDB with Arcion Cloud

In a recent webinar, Rajkumar Sen, Founder & CTO at Arcion Labs met with Manish Kumar, Sr. Product Manager at SingleStore to talk about how to easily migrate Oracle and MySQL databases to SingleStoreDB using the Arcion Cloud. They discussed the common challenges that come with database migration projects and how to solve them.
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The Missing Piece for Modern Data Stack Going Real-time

Inspired by an recently article by Nnamdi Iregbulem on how the modern data stack is becoming real-time on, it mentioned some tools for building real-time infrastructure, and real use cases, and in general, did a great job of providing an overview of our industry’s changing landscape. However, as someone closely involved in the very process of bringing about that change, I couldn’t help but feel that a very important part of the modern data stack was missing - real-time data ingestion. 

Arcion Joins Databricks Partner Connect To Enable Self-Serve Real-time Data Ingestion using Change Data Capture

Arcion has joined Databricks Partner Connect as the first partner to offer pre-configured, validated data replication for Databricks Lakehouse users.
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Announcing Arcion Cloud: The Only Fully Managed Change Data Capture Data Replication Platform

Announcing Arcion Cloud: The only fully managed Change Data Capture data replication platform. Arcion is not only the platform that connects production databases with cloud analytic platforms but also does it in the fastest way and most secure way possible, using distributed CDC on the cloud. Learn more in this blog.
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Arcion, Formerly Blitzz, Secures $13M Series A To Transform Data Infrastructure

Arcion secured $13 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with Bessemer Vice President Sakib Dadi joining the Arcion board of directors. Strategic investor Databricks also participated in the round.

Dawn of The Data Mobility Era

Raising $13M is only the beginning. Read more about our journey so far and where we're going in 2022 and beyond.

Distributed SQL Summit 2021: Rajkumar Sen on Fulfilling the Data Modernization Dream

According to Sen, the future is in implementing a distributed SQL database like YugabyteDB. Relying on legacy systems to run microservices, born-in-the-cloud applications, and Edge and IoT applications is not the solution.

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