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Starburst Data Lakehouse
Buyer's Guide - 2026 Edition

How to Choose the Right Data Architecture for Analytics and AI at Scale

AI, real-time apps, and distributed data have exposed the limits of centralized warehouses and brittle pipelines.

This guide shows you how to evaluate modern lakehouse platforms, avoid vendor lock-in, and build an open, governed architecture that scales across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

Download the free buyer’s guide and make your next platform decision with confidence.

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What You’ll Learn

Inside this practical buyer’s guide, you’ll discover:

  • How to evaluate lakehouse vendors using a proven checklist
  • What “Iceberg-compatible” really means (and what to verify in a POC)
  • How to support BI dashboards, AI training, and real-time workloads on the same platform
  • How to eliminate data duplication and reduce total cost of ownership
  • How to implement governed, federated access without slowing teams down
  • A step-by-step roadmap to move from pilot to production in 90 days

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Who This Guide Is For

Built for enterprise teams modernizing their data stack:

  • CTOs & CIOs
  • Data platform & engineering leaders
  • AI/ML teams
  • Enterprise architects
  • Analytics leaders

If you’re evaluating lakehouse platforms or planning an AI-ready data foundation, this guide is for you.

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Why This Guide Is Different

Most content explains what a lakehouse is. This guide helps you choose the right one.

Inside, you’ll find 

  • A practical vendor evaluation framework
  • Clear criteria for architecture decisions
  • Questions to ask during proofs of concept
  • Common pitfalls and trade-offs to watch for
  • A pragmatic adoption roadmap from pilot to production

Ready To Evaluate Your Lakehouse Options?

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