🏗️ Why Data Warehouses Backed by Open Table Formats Could Completely Replace Traditional DWHs 🌊

Introduction The data warehouse landscape is experiencing a tectonic shift. After decades of dominance by traditional vendor-locked solutions, a new way of thinking is emerging: data warehouses built on open table formats. This architectural approach isn’t just another incremental improvement—it represents a fundamental reimagining of how organizations store, manage, and analyze their critical data assets. Open table formats like Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, and Apache Hudi are transforming what’s possible in data warehousing. By decoupling storage from compute and leveraging cloud-native technologies, these formats enable data architectures that are more flexible, cost-effective, and powerful than their traditional counterparts. ...

April 5, 2025 · 13 min · 2584 words · Vesko Vujovic