From Amazon S3 to Insights
Blog post from Starburst
The collaboration between Starburst and AWS offers a streamlined solution for transforming raw data stored in Amazon S3 into governed, accessible datasets suitable for analytics and AI workflows. Utilizing Starburst Galaxy's no-code data ingestion capabilities, organizations can efficiently convert raw files into structured tables within Apache Iceberg, a system known for its scalability and support for schema evolution, time travel, and ACID transactions. This integration eliminates the need for complex custom pipelines and allows for real-time data insights, as data is continuously ingested and optimized for immediate querying. The process supports seamless integration with tools like Amazon QuickSight for visualization, enabling a rapid transition from data storage to live analytics dashboards. By reducing operational overhead and enhancing data governance, Starburst and AWS facilitate faster insights and decision-making, ultimately modernizing data lakehouse architectures on the cloud.