In today's rapidly growing digital landscape, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their data efficiently. With the world expected to store about 175ZB of data by 2025, it is essential for organizations to adopt strategies that ensure data efficiency and mitigate the challenges associated with rapid data growth. Confluent and Microsoft Azure are working together to provide AI-powered innovation solutions that enable organizations to achieve data efficiency through the use of schemas, open table formats like Apache Iceberg, and no-copy solutions. These solutions help minimize data redundancy, reduce costs, and improve data quality and consistency. By adopting these modern data practices, organizations can optimize their data processes, reduce complexity, and maintain performance and efficiency in the face of exponential data expansion.