Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has announced a strategic partnership with Databricks, the data and AI company. This collaboration aims to empower joint customers with next-generation capabilities in data unification, graph-powered intelligence, and enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI). By combining Altair’s RapidMiner® platform with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, businesses can now seamlessly analyze data within Databricks while leveraging Altair’s comprehensive tools for AI development, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
A Groundbreaking Collaboration in Data Science and AI
The partnership brings together the strengths of both companies. Altair RapidMiner—an industry-leading tool known for its robust data preparation, AI development, and automation capabilities—will integrate seamlessly with Databricks, empowering organizations to create more intelligent systems and activate their data like never before. This alliance represents a significant leap forward in enabling businesses to scale AI and machine learning capabilities across their operations.
“We are thrilled to partner with Databricks to empower our customers to stay ahead of the competition,” said Sam Mahalingam, Chief Technology Officer at Altair. “Together, we are transforming fragmented data into intelligent systems that can learn, reason, and act, redefining the future of data science and analytics.”
Empowering Businesses with Unified AI Solutions
Customers can now use Altair RapidMiner’s powerful data preparation and machine learning features to extract valuable insights directly from their Databricks environment. By integrating these platforms, businesses can activate data, streamline decision-making, and build AI-powered automation across their operations.
The collaboration offers businesses the tools needed for faster, smarter, and more efficient outcomes, making it easier to build and scale AI solutions. According to Ariel Amster, Director of Strategic Technology Partners at Databricks, “Our partnership will enable customers to explore, analyze, and act on data at scale, leveraging the combined power of Altair RapidMiner and Databricks Data Intelligence.”
Capabilities of the Altair-DataBricks Integration
- Direct Data Access:
Customers can directly access, prepare, and analyze data in Databricks through Altair RapidMiner, eliminating the need for data duplication. - End-to-End AI Development:
Altair RapidMiner offers comprehensive AI capabilities—from low-code AutoML to advanced MLOps, agent frameworks, and high-speed visualization. This empowers businesses to quickly prototype, deploy, and scale AI applications using Databricks data. - SAS Language Support:
As one of only two platforms in the world supporting SAS language execution, Altair RapidMiner enables businesses to preserve and extend the value of their existing analytics investments while modernizing their workflows.
Enhancing Knowledge Graphs and Data Fabrics with Graph-Powered Intelligence
One of the key differentiators of the Altair RapidMiner platform is its massively parallel processing (MPP) knowledge graph technology. This technology is specifically designed to support knowledge graph creation, data fabrics, and ontology modeling at enterprise scale. By integrating this with Databricks, businesses can:
- Connect and contextualize all types of data—structured, unstructured, and streaming.
- Build and activate graph-powered data fabrics that provide the foundation for intelligent systems, including generative AI models and autonomous agents.
This capability enhances the ability of organizations to navigate and analyze the complexities of their digital operations, unlocking new opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
The Altair and Databricks partnership is set to transform how businesses manage, unify, and leverage their data. With seamless integration between Altair RapidMiner and Databricks, organizations can activate their data, drive decision-making, and build next-generation AI solutions. The collaboration offers unparalleled capabilities in AI development, data unification, and graph-powered intelligence, empowering businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
