Beyond the Big Bang: Incremental Data Modernization with Apache Iceberg

Traditional data platform migrations impose a 6-18 month all-or-nothing commitment that delays value delivery and tests organizational patience. By decomposing the migration into four independent phases—federation, semantic governance, AI access, and Iceberg transition—teams can generate insights on day one while gradually building toward a modern lakehouse. This phased strategy reduces migration risk, accelerates ROI, and keeps analysts productive throughout the transition.