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  • Bizmetric Wins 2025 Databricks APJ Innovation Partner of the Year Award

    Bizmetric

    Houston | Pune: Bizmetric, a leading global enterprise in AI-powered data transformation, has been awarded the 2025 Databricks APJ Innovation Partner of the Year at the Data + AI Summit.

    This prestigious accolade recognizes Bizmetric for its outstanding contributions in delivering next-generation AI/ML, analytics, and data governance solutions across industries such as Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Banking and Financial Services.

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    In collaboration with Databricks, Bizmetric has developed a suite of accelerators – including MLOps frameworks, Data Engineering pipelines, and Generative AI bots – that empower enterprises to automate complex tasks, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new business value.

    Their solutions have consistently driven measurable outcomes, including reduced costs, enhanced decision-making, and faster time-to-insight.

    “This recognition from Databricks reinforces our mission to lead enterprise transformation through AI and data innovation,” said Amit Mittal, Founder & CEO, and Ishan Kohli, Co-Founder & India Head at Bizmetric. “Together with Databricks, we’re building intelligent ecosystems that redefine how businesses leverage data at scale.”

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    Innovation in Action: A Global Manufacturing Case Study

    A multinational manufacturer partnered with Bizmetric and Databricks to enhance its IoT data integration and machine learning operations. Leveraging MLflow, Unity Catalog, and Delta Lake, the company achieved:

    • 30% reduction in downtime
    • $55 million in operational savings
    • 15% increase in throughput
    • 3x faster query performance

    “Bizmetric’s approach to scalable digital transformation is setting new standards in data-driven innovation,” said Greg Taylor, VP of Partners, APJ at Databricks. “We’re proud to recognize their achievements and partnership.”

    Bizmetric: Reshaping Digital Enterprise Architecture

    With a sharp focus on AI acceleration, the company is reshaping digital enterprise architecture – particularly in HR, IT, and customer service – by leveraging Gen AI to automate workflows and enhance service delivery.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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