The Future of Cloud Database Systems

Watch a thought-provoking lecture delivered by Professor Viktor Leis from the Technical University of Munich at the Dutch Seminar on Data Systems Design, exploring the evolving landscape of cloud database systems. Delve into the transformative impact of cloud computing on database technology, examining both its promises and shortcomings. Learn about the challenges posed by hyperscaler dominance, vendor lock-in, and the potential risks of market monopolization. Discover optimistic developments including the success of multi-cloud solutions like Snowflake and the emergence of open standards such as Parquet and Iceberg. Explore a detailed blueprint for cloud reinvention through unified multi-cloud abstraction, open standards for low-level services, and new abstractions for building cloud services. Gain insights from Leis's expertise in designing cost-efficient data systems, drawing from his extensive research in query processing, optimization, transaction processing, and storage systems during this 39-minute presentation.