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Databricks@Syncwork

Collaborative, scalable data and AI on a unified platform

Unlock the untapped potential of your data

Companies face the challenge of exponentially growing data volumes and, in most cases, fragmented data landscapes with a lack of interoperability. These data silos hinder innovation; ERP data often remains unused; and machine learning or artificial intelligence use cases cannot be implemented.

Databricks addresses precisely these issues according to the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, it is once again the market leader in the AI and data analytics space. Databricks is based on the Lakehouse architecture and is an open-source, cloud-vendor-agnostic platform (without vendor lock-ins) where data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts can collaborate within a single system.

 

Key Features

Lakehouse architecture

This architecture combines the best of data lakes and data warehouses and is based on open standards and the widely used open-source projects Apache Spark (data processing framework) and Delta Lakes.

Scalability

Databricks offers excellent scalability (optimizing storage and performance) with the goal of achieving a low total cost of ownership while delivering high performance for AI.

Unity Catalog

Various skill sets, such as data engineers and data analysts, work together using SQL or Python. Unity Catalog is the only unified, open governance solution for data and AI, and it stores (un)structured data, ML models, notebooks, and dashboards.

Data streaming / time travel

Databricks makes it possible to perform data streaming (ETL processes) and time travel (workflows, ML) on massive amounts of data and track changes using a change data feed.

Web applications

With Databricks Apps, you can create small web applications very quickly and easily with just a few clicks.

Integration

Seamless integration with the SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) starting in Q3 2025

SAP and Databricks

The best of both worlds?
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In February 2025, SAP announced a strategic partnership with Databricks that enables deep integration of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform into the SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC).
Databricks’ world-class data engineering capabilities to create a groundbreaking solution that helps organizations do more with their data than ever before. With SAP as the backbone of enterprise operations and Databricks as the industry leader in AI and analytics, the fusion of these two ecosystems enables customers to break down data silos, drive real-time insights, and accelerate innovation.

Christian Klein | CEO, SAP AG

SAP customers benefit from simplified data integration, improved analytics, and the ability to develop innovative AI applications based on a consistent and trustworthy data foundation. Starting in Q3 2025, Databricks can be integrated into the SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) through the following three scenarios:

1. SAP Databricks as a new application in the SAP Business Data Cloud

  • Particularly useful when workloads primarily involve SAP data
  • Easy integration of ML and GenAI capabilities into the SAP environment
  • Non-SAP data can be integrated via Delta Sharing
  • However, it does not offer the full feature set of “Native” Databricks

2. "Native" Databricks is already implemented in the company

  • NEW: Simplified integration of SAP data using BDC connectors / Delta Sharing

3. SAP Databricks and “Native” Databricks coexist, meaning you “get the best of both worlds”

  • This makes sense when different organizational units are working on different priorities
  • SAP Databricks: optimal integration into the SAP environment (workloads with primary SAP data)
  • “Native” Databricks: full feature set (workloads with large volumes of data)

Why Databricks@Syncwork?

We’re big fans of Databricks. We truly believe in the platform.

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A successful partnership

Syncwork and Databricks are shaping the digital future

 

As a strategic partner of Databricks, Syncwork supports companies across various industries in modernizing their data platforms. In the retail sector, Syncwork helped EDEKA migrate from a complex Hadoop system to a scalable cloud solution based on Azure and Databricks - for greater efficiency, flexibility, and future-proofing.

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In the healthcare sector, we continued to develop the ALYCE clinical data platform in collaboration with Bayer. A particular highlight was the presentation of ALYCE at the Databricks Data+AI Summit 2024 in San Francisco, where Bayer showcased the platform’s innovative capabilities to an international audience of experts. These projects impressively demonstrate how close collaboration with Databricks leads to sustainable data solutions - from retail to healthcare.

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Test Automation Framework

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  • Test automation framework designed for data-driven testing
  • Supports parallel ETL processes
  • Performs end-to-end tests based on user-defined SQL queries
  • Developed as a Databricks Notebook
  • Already successfully deployed in GxP-regulated environments

Key features:

  • Automated or scheduled execution of multiple test sets
  • Automated comparison of results
  • Capable of performing mass testing (over 1 million data records)
  • Customization of test cases
  • Independence from data source and destination
  • Identification of erroneous fields and values
  • Dashboard with results overview
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Syncwork AI Lab

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Use Syncwork’s proprietary infrastructure as your development environment to set up your first prototype. Resources are flexibly deployed in the cloud, allowing you to kick-start your development efforts. Afterward, nothing stands in the way of migrating to your on-premises or cloud infrastructure.

The key pillars of our lab infrastructure consist of:

  • Azure Cloud
  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure Cognitive Services
  • Machine Learning Studio
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Our Event: TECHBAR

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Syncwork organizes the annual networking event TECHBAR. The event features discussions on the latest digital technologies for businesses and public institutions, as well as project presentations by renowned companies.

In a world where data is growing exponentially and decisions are (hopefully) based on facts, artificial intelligence and machine learning open up a fascinating range of possibilities. These technologies enable us not only to recognize patterns but also to make precise predictions that can give companies a decisive competitive advantage. The exchange of ideas on innovative approaches and best practices at our event will demonstrate how we can work together to unlock the full potential of our data.

Please feel free to register.

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

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Jörg Krempien
+49 175 5851916 krempien@syncwork.de