As a Databricks Select Partner in the UK, Telefónica Tech provides consulting, implementation and support services for organisations adopting the Databricks platform.

We support the full lifecycle, from platform design through to deployment, optimisation and ongoing operation. Our teams work across data engineering, analytics and machine learning workloads, ensuring Databricks is integrated effectively within existing data and cloud environments.

Whether you are building a new data platform or developing an existing one, we provide the technical expertise required to deliver and operate Databricks successfully

Learn what it means to be a Databricks Partner
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What is Databricks?

Databricks is a cloud-based data platform that combines data engineering, intelligent analytics and machine learning within a single environment.

It is built on a lakehouse architecture, which brings together the capabilities of data lakes and data warehouses into one system.

This approach enables organisations to store, process and analyse large volumes of structured and unstructured data in one place, rather than across multiple platforms.

Databricks is built on Apache Spark and includes technologies such as Delta Lake for reliable data storage and MLflow for managing machine learning workflows.

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Key Features of Databricks

  • Lakehouse architecture combining data lake and warehouse capabilities
  • Unified platform for data engineering, analytics and machine learning
  • Support for batch and real-time data processing
  • Delta Lake for reliable and governed data storage
  • MLflow for machine learning lifecycle management
  • Integration with cloud platforms and existing data systems

How Databricks Works

Lakehouse Data Architecture

A unified platform that stores and processes data in open formats, supporting multiple workloads.

Data Processing and Engineering

Batch and streaming pipelines built to ingest, transform and prepare data at scale.

Machine Learning and AI

Tools to develop, train and deploy machine learning models within the same environment.

Governance and Security

Centralised control of data access, lineage and compliance across the platform.

Key Benefits of Databricks

Process large volumes of data across multiple workloads within a single platform.

Support data engineering, analytics and machine learning without separate systems.

Work with a single architecture rather than multiple disconnected tools.

Optimised data processing with structured storage through Delta Lake.

Maintain control over data access, usage and compliance.

Databricks partner team planning data strategy in an agile workshop

Databricks Consulting Services

01 Strategy and Platform Design

Define Databricks architecture, operating models and data strategy aligned to business requirements.

01 Strategy and Platform Design
02 Implementation and Integration

Define Databricks architecture, operating models and data strategy aligned to business requirements.

02 Implementation and Integration
03 Data Engineering and Machine Learning

Design data pipelines, lakehouse structures and machine learning models using Databricks.

03 Data Engineering and Machine Learning
04 Optimisation and Managed Support

Improve performance, manage cost and support ongoing platform operation.

04 Optimisation and Managed Support

Why Choose Telefónica Tech for Databricks

Databricks Select Partner UK

Telefónica Tech is a Databricks Select Partner in the UK, demonstrating validated capability in delivering Databricks solutions across data engineering, analytics and AI workloads.

Proven Delivery in Complex Environments

Experience delivering Databricks across enterprise and regulated environments with complex data requirements.

End-to-End Databricks Services

Support across the full lifecycle, from strategy and implementation to optimisation and support.

Established Data and AI Framework

Delivery supported by structured frameworks to ensure consistency, quality and reduced risk.

Get Started with Databricks

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Databricks lakehouse architecture supporting data engineering analytics and generative AI

Databricks Champions

Our Databricks Champions are central to how we deliver as a Databricks Partner.

 

They are experienced practitioners who provide technical leadership, define standards and support delivery across Databricks projects.
 

The role of our Databricks Champions:

  • Lead architecture and design of Databricks platforms
  • Define implementation standards and best practices
  • Support delivery teams across complex engagements
  • Maintain alignment with Databricks product developments

 

This model ensures consistency in delivery and maintains a high standard across all Databricks engagements.

Databricks partner team collaborating on data engineering solutions

Get Started with a Databricks Partner

Whether you are developing a new data platform or evolving an existing environment, Telefónica Tech can support your Databricks requirements.

 

As a Databricks Partner in the UK, we help organisations:

  • Design Databricks platforms aligned to business needs
  • Integrate Databricks with existing systems
  • Identify priority use cases
  • Establish governance and cost control
  • Support long-term platform operation


Frequently Asked Questions

A Databricks Partner provides services to design, implement and manage Databricks platforms, supporting data engineering, analytics and machine learning use cases.

A Databricks Select Partner is recognised by Databricks for validated expertise and delivery capability across the platform.

A Databricks Partner in the UK provides local expertise, understanding of regulatory requirements and support aligned to regional data and compliance standards.

Databricks combines data lake and data warehouse capabilities into a single platform, reducing the need for multiple tools and simplifying data architecture.

Business team working with a Databricks partner on data-driven decisions