In this Databricks User Group session, we dove deep into the cutting-edge developments within the Unity Catalog ecosystem. Xorbix’s own Databricks Professional: Ryan Shiva, guided the group through a series of groundbreaking advancements that are reshaping the landscape of data governance and analytics. From the open-sourcing of Unity Catalog to the introduction of AI-powered features like AI/BI Genie, we explored how these innovations are enhancing data management across clouds, formats, and platforms. We also examined the new Lakehouse Federation capability and other recent Unity Catalog features that are set to revolutionize how organizations handle their data assets.
Highlights Include:
Open-source Unity Catalog: Understand the implications of Databricks open-sourcing their unified governance solution for data and AI across clouds, data formats, and platforms.
AI/BI Genie: Discover how this conversational AI feature enables business users to interact with their data using natural language, enhancing self-service analytics while maintaining governance.
Lakehouse Federation: Learn about this powerful capability that allows users to discover, query, and govern data across multiple platforms within the Databricks environment.
New Unity Catalog Features: Ryan showcases additional recent enhancements to Unity Catalog, demonstrating how they improve data governance, accessibility, and management.
This meetup was designed for data professionals, analysts, and anyone interested in leveraging Databricks for data warehousing and analytics. Don’t miss the next opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with fellow data enthusiasts!