Google Cloud emphasizes its commitment to the open-source Apache Iceberg table format as a solution for modern data architectures that require flexibility and real-time capabilities. Collaborating with partners like Databricks and Snowflake, Google aims to eliminate data silos and enhance interoperability across diverse data platforms, enabling efficient data sharing and management for enterprises.

Open table formats like Iceberg are transforming data architecture by enabling database-like features on distributed files, making data storage more flexible and cost-effective. The ICE Stack framework highlights the importance of interoperability and composability in modern data stacks, shifting away from vendor lock-in and towards open standards.