Estuary

👀 Something big is brewing at Estuary. We can’t share the details just yet — but tomorrow, we’re pulling back the curtain on something that will change how you think about real-time data. If you care about streaming, infrastructure, or the future of data platforms… you will want to see this. ⏰ Stay tuned — all will be revealed tomorrow.

🚀 Loading data into MotherDuck just got a whole lot easier. With Estuary, you can stream or batch data from hundreds of sources — databases, SaaS apps, event streams — directly into MotherDuck for instant analytics on DuckDB in the cloud. Our new demo shows just how simple it is to connect, ingest, and start querying. No manual pipelines, no brittle scripts, just a clean path from wherever your data lives to MotherDuck. 🎥 Watch the walkthrough here: https://lnkd.in/diZ6UEZu

Despite going global, it's taken a while for Estuary to hit the coasts. We're changing that with new data planes in US East and West regions, as well as a casual new event for the San Francisco Bay Area. 🏝️ All the details, as well as new connector updates and data resources, are in the brand new Data Digest!

New data plane options? Yes, please! If AWS is your main cloud provider and you work with data on one of the US coasts, Estuary's new data planes fit the bill. When you choose the right data plane for the job, you can: 📉 Lower your latency 💰 Reduce or eliminate egress costs ✅ Remain within regional bounds for compliance purposes New data plane options are available automatically for new tenants. Reach out about adding them to existing setups as well. You can read the full update, along with instructions on getting started at: https://lnkd.in/d775Eugm

CTO: We need to revamp our data strategy. Snowflake or Databricks? Me: Neither. Just put it all into Excel and email it around as attachments. Jokes aside, if you want to talk about data strategy or infrastructure I'll be in SF in November and I'd love to chat! I'll be co-hosting a happy hour here - https://luma.com/mbg70e9j

Traditional ETL vs CDC: What's the difference? 🤔 ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) is great for getting started, but it comes with challenges: • Missing updates between runs • Breaking when schemas change • High maintenance as you scale Enter Change Data Capture (CDC): ✅ Captures every change in real-time ✅ Handles schema evolution gracefully ✅ Provides a complete historical view CDC isn't just an upgrade—it's a paradigm shift for reliable, real-time data pipelines. Want to learn more about how CDC can transform your data strategy? Let's chat! https://lnkd.in/gqxGNqi4

🍸 Queries, Cocktails & Community – Small Data SF Happy Hour 🍸 Heading to Small Data SF next month? End the workshop day with drinks, data conversations, and great company. We’re teaming up with Recce, Database Tycoon LLC, and Seattle Data Guy to bring together founders, engineers, analysts, and data leaders for a relaxed evening of networking and knowledge sharing. 📍 Nightingale Bar, San Francisco 📅 Tuesday, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM PST Space is limited — secure your spot today: 👉 https://luma.com/mbg70e9j

[Webinar tomorrow!] Traditional Kafka consumers are costly, complex, and fragile. But what if streaming data into your analytics stack could be simple? Join me and the MotherDuck team on Oct 9 for a live session where we’ll show how Estuary bridges Kafka and MotherDuck with a declarative approach to stream ingestion. ✅ Replay streams without headaches ✅ Handle schema changes automatically ✅ Query fresh data in seconds 👉 Register here: https://luma.com/7vfyym4m

Very good article on data ingestion by Estuary. Does a good job both promoting Estuary AND understanding some of the in & outs of doing things on your own as well. Link: https://lnkd.in/eq6xEfyg

💡 Did you know? You can now stream data directly into DuckLake in real-time! Estuary + MotherDuck = A match made in data heaven. We're breaking down barriers and making analytics more accessible than ever. Curious about how it works? This webinar walks you through the entire process, step by step. It's time to say goodbye to clunky, slow data pipelines and hello to lightning-fast insights! ⚡ https://lnkd.in/dysAiGd9