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Databricks secures USD $1 billion to boost AI & hits USD $100 billion value

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Databricks has raised USD $1 billion, valuing the AI firm at over USD $100 billion amid rapid growth and a USD $4 billion revenue run-rate.
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Databricks acquires Tecton to boost real-time AI agent data

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Databricks has acquired Tecton to enhance real-time data delivery for AI agents, boosting enterprise applications like fraud detection and personalised recommendations.
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Exclusive: CIO says AI breaks the cycle of forced ERP upgrades

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Rimini Street's Joe Locandro says AI is giving CIOs real alternatives to costly vendor-forced ERP upgrades, offering choice and savings.
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Beyond Key becomes registered Databricks partner for AI & data

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Beyond Key has become a Registered Databricks Consulting Partner, enhancing its ability to deliver AI and data solutions globally using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
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Acuity partners with Databricks to boost AI in finance sector

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners teams up with Databricks to offer enhanced AI and data solutions to over 650 financial firms worldwide, boosting analytics and automation.
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Confluent invests USD $200 million to boost global data partners

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Confluent will invest USD $200 million over three years to expand its global partner ecosystem, boosting real-time data streaming and AI-ready solutions.
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Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Varonis launches a cloud-native, agentless database activity monitoring solution to enhance security and simplify compliance across major database platforms.
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Varonis, Microsoft deepen partnership to secure enterprise AI

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Varonis and Microsoft have deepened their partnership to enhance data security and governance for enterprises adopting AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot.
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Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
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CData launches accelerator to simplify Databricks integration

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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CData has launched a Databricks Integration Accelerator, cutting integration time by 90% and simplifying data pipeline management with a no-code framework.
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Databricks One launches to bring AI tools to all employees

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Databricks One launches a code-free AI platform empowering all employees, from executives to frontline staff, to explore data using natural language queries.
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Databricks launches Lakebase Postgres database for AI era

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres database designed for AI workloads, now available in Public Preview for enterprises globally.
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Databricks unveils Agent Bricks to streamline enterprise AI agents

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Databricks launches Agent Bricks, an automated tool to help enterprises build custom AI agents swiftly with built-in governance and no manual tuning required.
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Amperity launches Chuck Data AI agent for Databricks users

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Amperity has launched Chuck Data, an AI agent for Databricks that streamlines customer data engineering with natural language commands and identity resolution.
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Stack Overflow, Databricks partner to boost AI knowledge

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Stack Overflow has partnered with Databricks to offer its Knowledge Solutions datasets via the Databricks Marketplace, enhancing AI and data intelligence access.
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Fivetran expands SDK to simplify building custom data connectors

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Fivetran has expanded its Connector SDK, enabling developers to create custom data pipelines quickly, boosting analytics and AI capabilities across systems.
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Exclusive: Informatica launches AI agents to transform data management

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Informatica unveils CLAIRE Agents, autonomous AI tools plus a no-code platform to revolutionise enterprise data management and intelligent workflows.
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AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.
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Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Databricks plans to acquire Neon, a serverless Postgres firm, boosting AI-driven database capabilities amid the $100bn market upheaval.
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Alteryx unveils unified AI suite to streamline data analytics

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Alteryx has launched Alteryx One, an AI-driven analytics suite offering unified data management, automation and enhanced cloud integration for enterprises.