According to a new press release, Cloudera, a data company specializing in trusted enterprise AI, has unveiled the next phase of its open data lakehouse on private cloud, aiming to revolutionize on-premises data experiences for scalable analytics and AI. With recent enhancements, Cloudera has become the sole provider offering an open data lakehouse with Apache Iceberg for both public and private clouds. This innovation addresses the challenges hindering AI implementation, such as distributed data infrastructures, governance risks, and security concerns. The addition of Apache Iceberg for private clouds empowers organizations to scale AI deployments, apply AI to mission-critical data, and create new use cases.
 
Research by Cloudera suggests that 53% of U.S. organizations currently use generative AI technology, with 36% exploring AI for potential implementation in 2024. However, many face obstacles in accessing and deriving business value from their data. Cloudera’s solution, including Apache Iceberg for private clouds, aims to overcome these hurdles, enabling enterprises to leverage vast amounts of data for AI applications securely. Additionally, Cloudera has introduced updates like zero downtime upgrades, security enhancements, Apache Ozone capabilities, and expanded support for integrations to enhance business value for its customers.
 
Cloudera’s chief product officer, Dipto Chakravarty, emphasizes the company’s mission to empower customers in transforming data into actionable insights through a trusted data foundation. The open data lakehouse with Iceberg is seen as a key component, allowing easy access to data by various users with different tools.