DoubleCloud: Mastering Real-Time Data with Open-Source

Open source technologies are transforming how businesses manage real-time data on cloud platforms. By leveraging flexible, scalable, and cost-effective open-source tools, organisations can process and analyse large volumes of data with speed and precision. These technologies offer unmatched transparency, customisation, and community-driven innovation, making them ideal for real-time monitoring, analytics, and IoT applications. As data demands grow, open-source solutions ensure that businesses stay agile, reduce vendor lock-in, and maintain full control over their cloud infrastructure. The result? Faster insights, smarter decision-making, and enhanced performance—all powered by open source. In this episode, Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360Tech, speaks to Mikhail Epikhin, Chief Technology Officer at Double Cloud, about The Power of Open Source in Cloud Platforms. Key Takeaways: Open-source technologies provide standard building blocks for products. Community-driven innovation is essential for the evolution of technology. Flexibility in data infrastructure is crucial for real-time processing. Observability and monitoring are vital for performance optimisation. Managed services can accelerate product development and feature implementation. Chapters: 00:00 - The Power of Open Source in Cloud Platforms 05:24 - Apache Airflow: Enhancing Real-Time Data Management 10:08 - Balancing Open Source and Managed Services 13:57 - Best Practices for Scalability and Performance