Atomikos founder Guy Pardon on distributed transactions, data integrity, and more

Hi, Spring fans! Tired of worrying whether your data is actually correct? In this episode, we dive into the world of distributed transactions with Guy Pardon, founder of Atomikos, and unpack the technology that keeps mission-critical systems consistent when one database, one message broker, or one service call just isn’t enough. If you’ve ever wondered how banks move money safely, how insurance systems protect claim data, or how modern Spring apps can get enterprise-grade transaction guarantees without an application server, this conversation is for you. We explore why XA still matters, how two-phase commit really works, when you should use distributed transactions, and why compensating logic and “eventually consistent” workarounds aren’t always enough. We also talk about Atomikos itself: the open source core, the premium observability and support features, cloud-friendly log storage, Spring Boot integration, and how it helps teams build reliable systems that just work. If you care about data integrity, resilience, and making sure “committed” really means committed, don’t miss this one.