Databricks is a cloud-based platform designed to manage and analyze large datasets using the Apache Spark open-source big data processing engine. It offers a unified workspace for data scientists, engineers, and business analysts to collaborate, develop, and deploy data-driven applications.

Founded in 2013 by the creators of Apache Spark, Databricks has grown into a leading data and AI company. It provides a platform that combines the capabilities of a data warehouse with a data lake, known as a “lakehouse,” allowing organizations to manage and use both structured and unstructured data for traditional business analytics and AI workloads.

Databricks also integrates with various cloud services, including Azure and AWS, to provide scalable and secure data solutions. Recently, they introduced the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, which leverages generative AI to help businesses better understand and utilize their data.