Complex Event Processing: Technology, Products, and Applications

by Curt Hall

Complex event processing (CEP) monitors, aggregates, and analyzes large volumes of events in real (or near real) time across multiple data streams to offer instantaneous insight into live data on markets, transactions, customers, and operations -- thus enabling immediate response and better decision making based on timely information. CEP is generating greater interest as a way to increase operational efficiency. This Executive Report by Curt Hall examines CEP technology, as well as available CEP software vendors and products, and provides an overview of CEP applications.