<p>Databricks, a leading data and AI company, has announced the open sourcing of Unity Catalog, an innovative and industry-first catalog for data and AI governance. With Unity Catalog, companies can efficiently manage structured and unstructured data, machine learning models, notebooks, dashboards, and files. This powerful open source solution offers interoperability with various data formats and engines, making it a versatile choice for businesses. Unity Catalog also supports major cloud platforms, allowing companies to seamlessly integrate their data governance across different clouds and platforms. Offering centralized access control, auditing, lineage, and data discovery capabilities, Unity Catalog streamlines data management and ensures compliance. Databricks has made Unity Catalog available on GitHub, paving the way for future enhancements and inviting collaboration from a vibrant ecosystem of partners and supporters. This move by Databricks is seen as a race to open up the source code of data catalogs, following Snowflake’s recent announcement of opening its Polaris Catalog. By embracing open source, Databricks aims to appeal to a wider user base and establish itself as a leader in this space. The open sourcing of Unity Catalog is a significant step towards democratizing data and AI governance, empowering businesses to take control of their data and drive innovation.</p>


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Databricks has open sourced Unity Catalog, a powerful data and AI governance solution. It offers efficient management of structured and unstructured data, machine learning models, notebooks, dashboards, and files. Unity Catalog supports major cloud platforms and provides centralized access control, auditing, lineage, and data discovery capabilities.

Databricks Open Sources Unity Catalog to Compete with Snowflake in the Data Catalog Space