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CData Launches Databricks Integration Accelerator

CData Software, recognized for its role in delivering robust data connectivity solutions, recently unveiled the CData Databricks Integration Accelerator, an innovative tool aimed at simplifying and expediting enterprise-level data integration for companies leveraging Databricks. The solution comes at a pivotal time as organizations increasingly embrace data-driven decision-making, yet struggle with the complexities of data integration across varied environments.

The newly launched Accelerator addresses the prevalent challenges posed by traditional data pipeline structures, aiming to reduce development timelines by as much as 90%. This promises not only to unlock insights more swiftly but also to help organizations fully capitalize on their investments in the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This platform integrates data warehousing capabilities with AI and offers a unified architecture supporting real-time analytics and machine learning workflows. However, many face integration hurdles arising from the disparate nature of their legacy systems and the hybrid environments they operate in, including both on-premises and multi-cloud infrastructures.

For enterprises striving for seamless integrations, the CData Databricks Integration Accelerator provides a no-code framework designed to simplify the creation of scalable ingestion pipelines. By alleviating common bottlenecks and making it easier to navigate complex data compliance issues through tools like Unity Catalog, the Accelerator enables organizations to focus more on deriving valuable insights rather than being bogged down by the intricacies of data management.

Features of the CData Databricks Integration Accelerator

• - Delta Lake Integration Toolkit: This toolkit streamlines data ingestion into Delta Lake via Change Data Capture (CDC) from over 270 sources, emphasizing the importance of live data access across sales, marketing, and finance systems.
• - Delta Live Tables Extension Toolkit: It extends DLT connectivity to a wide array of business applications, offering a unified SQL data framework via Databricks Spark. Users can enjoy out-of-the-box support for authentication and pagination as well as optimized server-side pushdown capabilities.
• - Databricks-Microsoft Connectivity Toolkit: This feature allows integration between Databricks and Microsoft systems, ensuring a smooth flow of data while maintaining compatibility with Unity Catalog.
• - Agentic Data Pipelines Toolkit: This toolkit empowers users with automated data ingestion features, enabling them to programmatically manage data flows into Databricks serverless PostgreSQL setups and providing real-time processing capabilities with CDC.

Eric Newcomer, CTO of Intellyx, praises CData's contributions, stating, “Everyone needs a good way to load data into their data lake. CData’s comprehensive suite of data connectors, built over more than a decade, stands to benefit Databricks users immensely.”

Customer Success Story: NJM Insurance
In practice, NJM Insurance, a prominent firm in the personal and commercial insurance sector, turned to the CData Databricks Integration Accelerator to redefine its marketing analytics strategy. Previously reliant on extremely code-heavy ETL processes, the company migrated to CData’s no-code framework, achieving a remarkable 90% reduction in integration build time. This operational streamlining translated into a substantial 66% decrease in project costs, enabling NJM to gain faster insights into critical metrics such as customer acquisition and lifetime value. Ameya Narvekar, the Data Insights Supervisor at NJM Insurance, remarked, “With CData, we ingested our marketing data into Databricks 10 times faster, which has allowed us to make data-driven decisions more swiftly.”

As organizations continue adapting to the demands of the digital landscape, CData’s Databricks Integration Accelerator stands out as a transformative tool. By minimizing the complexities involved in data integration, it positions businesses to harness the full potential of their data-driven initiatives and make timely, informed decisions.

For those interested in exploring the features and capabilities of the CData Databricks Integration Accelerator, a wealth of information is available at CData's official site.

About CData Software

CData Software specializes in delivering cutting-edge data access and connectivity solutions. Their offerings are designed to empower users with real-time access to live data from numerous cloud and on-premises applications. With millions of global users, CData is committed to driving advanced analytics and fostering a connected business landscape. Learn more about their innovative offerings at www.cdata.com.