Arsaga Partners Achieves Select Tier in Databricks Partner Program

Arsaga Partners, a company dedicated to promoting digital transformation, has officially been elevated to the Select Tier in the Databricks Partner Program. Based in Shibuya, Tokyo, Arsaga Partners, led by CEO and CTO Yasuaki Omata, has proven its commitment to providing top-notch data and AI solutions by meeting the rigorous standards set by Databricks.

Understanding the Select Tier Upgrade

The Databricks Partner evaluation is determined by various metrics, including successful implementations and the number of certified professionals. The program consists of three tiers: Elite, Select, and Registered. By obtaining a spot in the Select Tier, Arsaga Partners is now positioned as one of the top partners within the Databricks ecosystem in Japan. This recognition reflects their dedication towards enhancing the implementation and management of data, AI, and LLM infrastructures.

Databricks offers a data intelligence platform that integrates data, AI, and governance through a lakehouse architecture. This foundation allows for a strong partner ecosystem that collaborates to deliver significant customer value. Participating in the Partner Program provides Arsaga Partners with benefits such as technical training, co-proposal support, referral fees, and investment funds, which ultimately bolster their project development and implementation capabilities.

Objectives of Arsaga Partners’ Data/AI Services

Arsaga Partners is focused on several areas of development concerning their data and AI services, including:

1. Lakehouse Construction and DWH Modernization: Transitioning from existing DWH and data lakes, optimizing pipelines, and establishing governance designs, particularly using Unity Catalog. Their talented data engineers possess sophisticated insights into modern lakehouse architectures, ensuring optimal structures that evolve with their client's business needs.

2. Implementation of Generative AI in Business: This encompasses designing RAG infrastructures, evaluation operations (including guardrails and design metrics), and seamless integration into business applications. The consulting team's extensive experience in on-ground reforms combined with AI Lab’s pioneering research leads to true transformational impacts beyond mere tool implementation.

3. Analytics and BI: This includes data modeling, creating semantic layers, and designing operational dashboards. The diversity of their business consulting team ensures that they maximize the speed and quality of decision-making through effective KPIs leveraging Databricks’ real-time processing capabilities.

4. Operational and In-Housing Support: Designing SRE/FinOps frameworks and offering training programs for architects, data engineers, and analysts. They utilize their development and operation knowledge to facilitate sustainable in-house systems through staged transitions.

Comments from Arsaga Partners Executives

Junpei Watanabe, Vice President

Watanabe highlights that Arsaga Partners employs consultants with substantial experience from leading firms, along with engineers certified by Databricks. This unique combination allows them to follow through projects from conception to implementation and in-house system building seamlessly, which he claims is one of their greatest strengths. He articulates that the promotion to Select Tier is a direct recognition of their continuous efforts and dedication to integrating data and AI into coherent business solutions for their clients.

Keita Fujimoto, Executive Officer of Consulting Division

Fujimoto emphasizes their focus on achieving AI-ready data management through Databricks while implementing data governance with Unity Catalog. Their aim is to minimize management costs while unleashing AI potential across all operational domains. Furthermore, he invites those interested in Databricks activities to connect through LinkedIn or the company's website.

About Arsaga Partners

Established in January 2016, Arsaga Partners is situated in the thriving district of Shibuya. Their vision emphasizes enhancing Japan’s DX into a globally esteemed industry. They provide comprehensive DX solutions, from consulting to system development, maintenance, and operations. Their slogan, “The fastest highest quality,” resonates with their commitment to partner closely with clients to ensure successful business outcomes.

For more information, visit the company’s LinkedIn page or their website.