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<\/a><\/a>\nEnterprise investment in data platforms has accelerated, yet many organizations still fall short of achieving consistent, AI-driven outcomes. The gap is often not the technology itself, but the context embedded within enterprise data \u2013 the business logic, relationships, and institutional knowledge that determine how the AI stack should be optimized. Perficient works with organizations to surface that context and make it available across the full stack so AI-driven decisions reflect how the business operates rather than what any single data layer can see.<\/p>
\n\"Databricks' real advantage comes when you move beyond foundational data capabilities and start using the platform to drive business value,\" said Michael Patterson, Vice President, AI Data Platforms, Perficient. \"As the platform evolves, so does the opportunity. Most enterprises haven't caught up to what's available to them today, especially on the agentic side. The challenge is ensuring data carries the right context to reflect how the business actually operates and applying that context consistently across the stack. The industry-specific frameworks we've built give organizations a structured path to capture that value and put the full platform to work.\"<\/p>
\nExpanding Unrealized Potential and Demonstrating Industry-Specific Frameworks<\/b><\/p>
\nDuring Databricks Data + AI Summit, Perficient will bring these concepts to life in its session, \u201cFrom Second Gear to Full Throttle: Unlocking Trapped Value in Your Databricks Investment<\/a>.\u201d The presentation will discuss how Perficient helped a building products distributor expand its use of Databricks from foundational data engineering to advanced analytics and AI, connecting data across enterprise systems to create a unified customer view and enable more targeted business actions. The presentation demonstrates how organizations can increase platform utilization, improve alignment between data and business operations, and scale more advanced use cases using the investments already in place.<\/p> \nPerficient\u2019s Databricks experts will also be available at Booth #434 showcasing a portfolio of industry-specific demonstrations that span modern data architecture, AI-powered applications, and governed analytics, each designed to accelerate time-to-value with the Databricks platform.<\/p> \n\u201cData platforms don\u2019t create value on their own,\u201d said Santhosh Nair, Senior Vice President, Perficient. \u201cHow they\u2019re operationalized determines whether they become a competitive advantage or just infrastructure. Our focus is on helping customers realize more potential with their investments and embed data and AI into core business execution where it can impact revenue, efficiency, and reduce risk.\u201d<\/p> \nAs a Databricks Gold Partner, Perficient brings experience across data engineering, analytics, and machine learning to scale enterprise data and AI. The firm holds more than 200 Databricks certifications, six Databricks Champions across North America, Latin America, and India, and specializations in healthcare, AI, data warehouse migrations, and governance. For more information about Perficient\u2019s Databricks capabilities, visit our website<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Perficient<\/b><\/p> \nPerficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world\u2019s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n