June 12, 2024: Databricks Makes Unity Catalog Open Source - Databricks announced its open sourcing Unity Catalog, creating the only unified data and AI governance solution across different clouds, formats, and platforms. This move supports open ecosystems, freeing customers from vendor lock-in. Backed by major tech giants like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft, Unity Catalog offers universal support for all data and AI assets, promoting interoperability and unified governance. The open-source initiative aims to simplify management, foster innovation, and ensure flexibility. Unity Catalog OSS is now the leading universal catalog for data and AI, streamlining data management for organizations globally.
