What makes a catalog open? Unity Catalog Advances the Open Lakehouse
Databricks argues open catalog standards matter as much as open data formats for lakehouses
Databricks published a blog post making the case that Unity Catalog advances the 'open lakehouse' concept by distinguishing open catalog standards from merely supporting open file formats. The post positions catalog openness as the next competitive frontier beyond format compatibility. Relevant to AI infrastructure discussions but not a primary AI conference signal.