Databricks Acquires Spreadsheet Platform Row Zero, Integrates It With Genie
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Databricks announced on the 30th that it has acquired the data spreadsheet platform Row Zero (Row Zero).
It said the acquisition will integrate spreadsheet features into Genie (Genie) to provide an environment that links data exploration, scenario modeling, collaboration, and task execution.
Row Zero is a spreadsheet platform that connects directly to live data in real time, and after the acquisition, the Row Zero team will join Databricks.
Databricks announced on the 30th that it has acquired the data spreadsheet platform Row Zero (Row Zero). Along with the acquisition, Databricks said it plans to integrate spreadsheet features into its AI coworker Genie (Genie). Row Zero is a spreadsheet platform that connects directly to live data in real time.
Databricks said the purpose of the acquisition is to provide an environment in Genie where data exploration, scenario modeling, collaboration, and task execution are connected. Genie is an AI coworker that supports natural language-based data queries and analysis for business users.
With Row Zero added, finance, operations, sales, and marketing teams will be able to use data in a familiar spreadsheet format. In addition, the integration is expected to let users leverage the business context of the Genie ontology as well.
Data security and governance management are handled based on Unity Catalog and Unity Gateway. The key point is that users can analyze permissioned real-time data through direct connections without exporting separate files.
Row Zero supports familiar workflows such as formulas, pivots, and shortcuts used in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. The product is designed to connect to large-scale data environments while preserving existing spreadsheet assets and ways of working.
Row Zero supports query execution according to each user's permissions. When the source data changes, the latest information is reflected in the analysis results. It also allows data exports to be restricted and lets users rewrite the data source for analysis results. Work history tracking is also available.
The product also lets users view actions performed by AI agents inside the spreadsheet. In addition, users can review and audit what the agents did and the results based on formulas and processing steps.
Row Zero supports large-scale data processing. Based on the Row Zero data processing engine, it is configured to enable spreadsheet processing of data at the scale of several billion rows.
Row Zero is natively integrated into the Databricks Data + AI platform. The user experience spans Genie on the web, desktop, and mobile. Users can begin with conversational analysis and then move on to pivoting, modeling, and visualization tasks.
Patrick Wendell, Databricks co-founder and vice president of engineering, said that Genie use is increasing in finance, operations, and go-to-market functions. He said an environment that connects naturally with spreadsheets is important. He also said the company plans to continue expanding the Row Zero team and Genie capabilities.
Row Zero was founded by engineers from AWS and Tableau. After the acquisition, the Row Zero team joined Databricks. Going forward, the team will support Databricks customers across major cloud environments and will continue supporting external data sources as well.
Source: TECHWORLD · Kim Seung-gi
Original: https://www.epnc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=407574
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