Overview of Iceberg and Open Table Formats

Iceberg is increasingly recognized as a potentially standard table format designed to transcend the limitations of traditional data warehouses. Prior to Iceberg, companies were typically locked into specific SQL query engines for their data, resulting in inefficiencies and increased costs associated with proprietary systems. Iceberg presents a solution by allowing data manipulation across various query engines and frameworks, providing more versatility and cost-effectiveness for organizations. This newfound flexibility addresses the need to avoid recurring expenses for accessing data stored in these proprietary systems.