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Why Open Table Formats are Only Half the Solution for Modern Platforms

Are you actually building an open data platform, or are you just using open source file formats inside a new type of vendor lock-in? Many organizations assume that migrating to Apache Iceberg or Parquet automatically makes their data architecture open. However, true architectural freedom requires a strategy that spans across your entire data estate—not just the storage layer.

Don't Let Your Data Monster Destroy Your Momentum

Every enterprise has a data monster. And a way to take control. From AI to analytics, Confluent supercharges innovation across every organization with reusable, reliable, real-time data. So don’t let your data monster hold you back. Unlock value and unleash business impact with freeflowing, real-time data on The World’s Data Streaming Platform.

The Big AI Lie

Shub Agarwal (Founder of the AI Trust Lab at USC) flips the script. Stop over-investing in massive data overhauls. Instead, reverse your approach: start with a brutal business problem, pull only the specific data needed to solve it, and build incrementally. Chief Data & AI Strategy Officer Cindi Howson agrees that true value comes from scaling immediate business impact, not waiting for a flawless architecture that will never arrive.

ThoughtSpot May Release: Your Questions Just Got Smarter Answers

Check out what’s new in ThoughtSpot’s latest release: Spotter learns from your Liveboards and conversations to deliver smarter, more context-aware answers over time. It's now easier than ever to turn complex business questions into trusted, beautifully designed Liveboards with SpotterViz Seamlessly import formulas, measures, and dimensions from Snowflake into ThoughtSpot for a single source of truth across your stack.