Dominic So, Olivier Bernin – IBM
Abstract
Db2 Datalake Tables let you query open‑format data directly on object storage—without copying, moving, or locking it into a proprietary system. By combining open table formats like Hive and Iceberg with the full power of Db2 SQL and its cost‑based optimizer, Datalake Tables give organizations a simple, flexible way to analyze data across cloud or on‑premises environments. They enable seamless sharing of raw and curated data, cost‑efficient warehouse augmentation, and easy integration with existing data lakes or lakehouse architectures, all while keeping your data in open, interoperable formats.