Computational intelligence expert Altair has teamed up with data and AI startup Databricks to offer clients next-generation capabilities for enterprise- grade artificial intelligence, graph- powered intelligence, and data unification.In order to enhance data science and machine learning capabilities in the digital platforms, the partnership will link Altair's RapidMiner- a platform for data preparation, Advanced technology with  AI creation, orchestration, and automation, with the Databricks Data intelligence platform. Customers will be able to leverage Altair's portfolio of tools to modernize data operations, drive decision- making, and create AI automation while accessing and analyzing data stored in Databricks without data duplication.Altair's AI capabilities range from complex MLOps, agent frameworks, and high-speed visualization to low-code AutoML.

“We are thrilled to partner with Databricks to empower our customers to stay ahead of the competition by achieving faster, smarter and more efficient outcomes,” said Sam Mahalingam, chief technology officer at Altair. “Through this collaboration, we are helping customers not just to analyze their data but to truly activate it, transforming fragmented data into intelligent systems that can learn, reason and act. Together, Altair and Databricks are redefining the future of data science and analytics.”

"We’ve been impressed by Altair’s innovative approach to data preparation and machine learning,” said Databricks’ director of strategic technology partners, Ariel Amster. “Our partnership will leverage the benefits of Altair RapidMiner and the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to help customers explore, analyze and take action on data at scale.”