Embracing Open Standards and Innovation

Announcing Support for Apache Iceberg REST Catalog Specification ???

This week, we proudly announced support for the Apache Iceberg REST Catalog Specification. This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to promoting customer choice and fostering a robust, vendor-agnostic ecosystem. The Iceberg REST Catalog Specification provides a standardized foundation for metadata accessibility across Iceberg catalogs, further enhancing interoperability and flexibility for our users. Read more here .

The Journey of Apache Iceberg ??

?? Apache Iceberg has solidified its position as the industry standard for data lakehouse platforms. Its open, vendor-agnostic nature and widespread adoption by leading tech companies highlight its significance. In an insightful article, Dremio founder Tomer Shiran delves into Iceberg's journey, its broad industry adoption, and how Dremio is driving data management innovation with open-source solutions. Read Tomer's article to explore the transformative impact of Iceberg.

Insights from Dremio CEO Sendur Sellakumar ??

In a thought-provoking piece, Dremio CEO Sendur Sellakumar discusses the evolving strategies of technology companies, shifting from locking in customers through proprietary data file formats to controlling metadata catalogs. Dremio's dedication to openness is exemplified by Project Nessie and our support for the Apache Iceberg REST Catalog Specification, ensuring our customers retain maximum flexibility and choice. Learn more about this evolving landscape and how Dremio is safeguarding your data freedom.

Exploring Apache Iceberg Catalogs with Alex Merced ??

The catalog is a fundamental pillar of an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse, tracking your tables and much more. Our article, "The Evolution of Apache Iceberg Catalogs," explores this critical component. One standout catalog in the Apache Iceberg ecosystem is the open-source Nessie, developed by Dremio. Nessie offers a unique "Git-for-data" experience, enabling multi-table branching and tagging at the catalog level. Discover more about Nessie's rapid growth and its upcoming adoption of the Apache Iceberg REST Specification in this article and this follow-up piece .

Join Us at the Snowflake Summit Lounge ??

Don't miss out on the Snowflake Summit Lounge! Join us for Lightning Sessions on Cost Optimization and Apache Iceberg 101. Relax in our Chill Lounge and take advantage of networking and learning opportunities. Discover how Dremio and Snowflake can supercharge your analytics and AI initiatives. Register now and be part of this exciting event.

Stay tuned for more updates and continue to explore how Dremio is leading the charge in data innovation! ??