Databricks Expands Microsoft Azure Partnership, to Use More Custom Chips
Databricks will run core operations on Azure Databricks and adopt Cobalt 200 chips, which Microsoft says can deliver up to 50% better performance.
- On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. and Databricks announced an expansion of their strategic partnership through the 2030s, strengthening collaboration on enterprise AI, Azure infrastructure, and data platform integration.
- Databricks will deepen its use of Azure infrastructure to run core business operations and analytics, while leveraging Microsoft Azure Cobalt to improve performance and efficiency for data-intensive workloads.
- Integrating Databricks Genie and Unity AI Gateway across the Microsoft stack, Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi said the partnership helps enterprises unify data and ground AI in business knowledge.
- Over 20,000 organizations, including 70% of Fortune 500 companies, rely on the Databricks platform to build and scale data and AI apps, with thousands already using Azure Databricks for critical workloads.
- The San Francisco-based firm recently signed off on a funding round valuing the company at $188 billion, marking a win for Microsoft's Azure cloud business as enterprise AI adoption accelerates.
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Databricks expands Microsoft Azure partnership, to use more custom chips
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Key Highlights Partnership between Microsoft and Databricks extended through the 2030s to enhance Azure AI capabilities. Databricks shifts additional core infrastructure to Azure platform services. Azure Cobalt processors enable accelerated AI processing with enhanced security protocols. Integration of Databricks AI solutions across Microsoft’s enterprise software suite. Enhanced Azure ecosystem strengthens cloud-based AI and data management of…
Databricks and Microsoft extend AI partnership through the 2030s
Databricks and Microsoft have expanded their strategic partnership through the 2030s, with both companies strengthening collaboration on enterprise AI, Azure infrastructure and data platform integration. The post Databricks and Microsoft extend AI partnership through the 2030s appeared first on Express Computer.
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