EY and Confluent Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernize Data Streaming Across Industries

EY and Confluent Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernize Data Streaming Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) EY US has teamed up with Confluent to help organizations harness the power of real-time data streaming through a complete platform built on Apache Kafka®. This alliance will support clients in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business operations, and enhancing decision-making with event-driven architectures. Targeting industries such as retail, finance, and manufacturing, the initiative aims to reduce costs and foster innovation, while advancing EY’s presence in the $100 billion data streaming market.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 24-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has launched a strategic alliance with Confluent, a leader in data streaming technology, aiming to revolutionize how organizations access and utilize real-time data. This collaboration is set to help companies transition from traditional infrastructures to modern event-driven systems that support real-time applications and insights.

With demand for real-time data integration rapidly increasing across sectors like retail, finance, and manufacturing, this alliance offers clients a powerful combination of EY’s consulting experience and Confluent’s cutting-edge streaming platform. Confluent, created by the original developers of Apache Kafka®, delivers an advanced platform that enables businesses to connect, process, and govern streaming data seamlessly across hybrid environments while meeting compliance requirements.

Through this partnership, clients will be able to reduce operational costs, streamline technology modernization, and fast-track innovation. EY US’s involvement in the $100 billion data streaming market solidifies its position as a trusted guide in helping businesses unlock the full potential of real-time insights.

Trent Mayberry, EY US Alliance Leader for Confluent, emphasized the impact of the collaboration, noting that it enhances EY’s offerings in data streaming and creates new opportunities for growth and differentiation. Confluent’s Vice President of Global Partner Success, Trent Burns, added that the integration of EY’s sector knowledge with Confluent’s technology equips businesses with the tools to maintain a competitive edge and build smarter, more agile operations.

To explore more about the EY–Confluent Alliance, visit ey.com/alliances.

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