Industrial AI specialist Cognite has partnered data and AI firm Databricks to create a bidirectional, zero-copy data sharing integration between the Cognite platform and Databrick’ data intelligence platform. The integration will include Cognite’s Atlas AI and Cognite Data Fusion products, and Databricks’ AI product, Agent Bricks.

The partnership aims to address the need for high-quality industrial data to train and execute models to solve complex field-level use cases.

The integration will allow access to high-quality, trusted data required to build domain-specific AI agents and applications to solve industrial challenges. It will eliminate expensive data duplication, storage, and complex ETL pipelines. The two companies will harness open standards (such as Delta Sharing and Apache Iceberg) to simplify cross-platform connections and eliminate vendor lock-in. The integration aims to allow customers to combine the best tools for data, analytics, and AI.

“Our joint customers are seeking a governed, open AI and data foundation. By integrating the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, including products like Agent Bricks, and the Cognite Industrial AI and Data Platform, we’re empowering them to innovate without compromise,” said Andy Kofoid, President, Global Field Operations at Databricks. “This collaboration is fundamentally about providing unmatched customer choice and ensuring they can leverage the power of both platforms to deliver the most valuable AI insights and build the high-quality AI apps and agents that drive breakthrough operational efficiency.”

“Customers deserve the freedom to choose the best platforms to meet the specific needs of their mission-critical operations. This partnership with Databricks is a commitment to an open ecosystem, where we use open standards and close collaboration to tear down data silos and deliver best-in-class results,” said Girish Rishi, Chief Executive Officer at Cognite. “By bringing together two industry-leading platforms, we’re not just sharing data; we’re fundamentally multiplying the value our joint customers can derive, accelerating their journey to achieve significant, measurable results from their AI investments.”