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In this episode, JB Onofré and Mike Jauquet discuss the evolving roadmap for Apache ActiveMQ, Apache Artemis, and Apache Camel, and how these projects are adapting to the demands of modern cloud deployments.The conversation covers developments from ActiveMQ 6.5 through the upcoming 7.0 release, including improvements in high availability, security, and operational visibility, along with updates designed to simplify the management of modern messaging environments.Listen in to learn more about what’s ahead for ActiveMQ, Artemis, and Camel.Learn more about meshIQ at https://meshiq.com. Follow meshIQ on LinkedIn for more insights on messaging, observability, and enterprise integration: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshiq/.

In this episode, we tackle one of the most common debates in modern messaging architecture: Apache Kafka vs. Apache ActiveMQ — and how to choose the right open-source platform for your specific use case.Join host Tom McCuch, 30-year industry veteran and VP NA Pre-Sales at meshIQ, as he sits down with JB Onofre, Director at the Apache Software Foundation, for a practical, no-nonsense discussion on where each technology truly shines.Together, they break down:Core architectural differences and design philosophiesThroughput, latency, persistence, and scalability comparisonsWhen Kafka’s high-volume, real-time event streaming makes senseWhen ActiveMQ’s transactional, enterprise-grade messaging is the better fitHow each platform integrates into broader enterprise ecosystemsWhether you’re building new event-driven systems or modernizing legacy messaging infrastructure, this episode delivers the clarity you need to align your technology decision with your business goals.Learn more about meshIQ at https://meshiq.com..Learn more about meshIQ at https://meshiq.com. Follow meshIQ on LinkedIn for more insights on messaging, observability, and enterprise integration: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshiq/.

In this episode, we break down how to design a resilient IBM MQ® architecture for hybrid cloud environments — and why separating High Availability (HA) from Disaster Recovery (DR) is critical for modern messaging systems.Joining the conversation are Tom McCuch, Vice President of Pre-Sales at meshIQ; Navdeep Sidhu, CEO of meshIQ; and Kim Clark, Integration and Process Architect at IBM Resilient IBM MQ® in Hybrid Cloud.Together, they explore RTO and RPO expectations, Native HA, cross-region replication, clustering, and the realities of zero data loss. The episode also highlights how meshIQ brings essential visibility and operational control to complex IBM MQ® estates spanning on-prem, cloud, and containers — helping teams track message flows, monitor health, and respond confidently.Learn more about meshIQ at https://meshiq.com. Follow meshIQ on LinkedIn for more insights on messaging, observability, and enterprise integration: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshiq/.

In this episode, Navdeep Sidhu, CEO of meshIQ, joins Julian Lee of eChannelNews to explore why middleware modernization has become mission-critical in the age of AI.As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, real-time data processing, and multi-cloud strategies, traditional middleware environments are under increasing pressure. Fragmented messaging systems, legacy integrations, and limited governance models are creating hidden complexity — impacting performance, scalability, and innovation.Navdeep shares insights into how organizations can modernize middleware infrastructure without disruption, why governance and visibility are becoming essential for AI readiness, and what leaders need to rethink as distributed systems grow more complex.If your organization relies on messaging, streaming, or event-driven architecture, this conversation sheds light on what it truly takes to prepare your infrastructure for the AI era.Learn more about meshIQ at https://meshiq.com. Follow meshIQ on LinkedIn for more insights on messaging, observability, and enterprise integration: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshiq/.