SAN FRANCISCO — Databricks, a leader in data and AI solutions, has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive advancements in generative AI using the Databricks Mosaic AI platform. Central to this partnership is the integration of AWS Trainium chips, enabling customers to pretrain, fine-tune, and deploy large language models (LLMs) with greater efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security. The partnership aims to empower enterprises with the tools they need to harness their data for high-impact generative AI applications while maintaining control over their intellectual property.

Revolutionizing AI Development with Mosaic AI and AWS Trainium

This collaboration enhances Mosaic AI’s capabilities, including its robust Model Serving features that work seamlessly with a variety of models, such as those available via Amazon Bedrock. Joint customers can leverage AWS Trainium chips to scale AI training at reduced costs, making it easier to integrate generative AI into their workflows across industries. The Databricks Data Intelligence Platform provides organizations the ability to customize AI applications with their proprietary data, enabling meaningful insights and innovation.

“Generative AI is reshaping industries, and data will be the critical differentiator,” said Ali Ghodsi, Co-founder and CEO of Databricks. “Our strengthened partnership with AWS ensures customers benefit from unparalleled scale and efficiency as they deploy AI tailored to their business needs.”

Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, emphasized, “This collaboration with Databricks allows organizations to extract more value from their data using advanced AI models. AWS Trainium’s integration ensures scalable, cost-effective AI applications, empowering businesses to achieve their innovation goals faster.”

Enhanced Offerings for Customers and Industries

Building on their longstanding relationship, Databricks and AWS are expanding their joint initiatives to further customer success:

• Custom Model Optimization: Leveraging AWS Trainium chips to enhance the performance and security of AI workloads.
• Migration and Modernization: Supporting enterprises in transitioning on-premises data estates to the cloud and modernizing their platforms.
• Industry-Specific Solutions: Delivering tailored generative AI solutions for sectors such as media, entertainment, and financial services.
• Streamlined Integration: Introducing enhanced features on AWS Marketplace, including serverless compute and simplified onboarding.
• Go-to-Market Initiatives: Collaborating with systems integrators to develop resources for AI workload optimization and migration.

Customer Success Highlight: SEGA Europe

Key customers like SEGA Europe are already benefiting from the partnership. Stuart Wright, CTO of SEGA Europe, noted, “Generative AI offers transformative opportunities in gaming innovation. The collaboration between AWS and Databricks delivers the tools we need to create personalized gaming experiences that engage our community and enhance brand loyalty.”

Commitment to Innovation and Security

Databricks’ Data Intelligence Platform is fully operational on AWS and supports secure applications, achieving FedRAMP® High Agency Authority for AWS GovCloud services. This collaboration reinforces the company’s dedication to driving impactful AI innovation while maintaining rigorous security standards.

For more details on how Databricks and AWS are shaping the future of generative AI, visit Databricks on AWS.