Databricks

Databricks provides a cloud-based platform for data engineering, analytics and machine learning. It was founded by creators of Apache Spark and supports large-scale data processing alongside collaborative work by engineers, scientists and analysts. Its lakehouse approach combines data-lake storage with capabilities associated with warehouses, including structured querying and governance, so different kinds of work can use a shared data foundation. Teams can use the platform to prepare datasets, explore information and develop predictive models within connected workflows.

Support for machine learning frameworks makes it relevant to organizations moving between data preparation and model development. Its distinguishing feature is the breadth of work brought together around the same data, rather than a single-purpose reporting interface. Storage costs and processing performance depend on architecture and workload, so the lakehouse design alone does not guarantee cheaper or faster results.