Databricks is extending its partnership with Microsoft Azure through the 2030s, according to reports from Channel NewsAsia and Quartz. The extension includes Databricks running more of its core business operations on Azure. In addition, Databricks will expand its use of Microsoft’s Arm-based Cobalt custom processors. The Cobalt chips are intended to support Databricks’ workload performance and efficiency as the company grows its data and AI platform. While the sources agree on the overall direction of the expanded relationship—greater reliance on Azure infrastructure and broader deployment of Microsoft’s custom chip technology—the specific technical details and contract terms are not fully detailed in the available summaries. Overall, the reports present the move as a longer-term commitment between the two companies, with Databricks increasing its Azure footprint and scaling the use of custom hardware designed to work with modern cloud and data workloads. The announcements are framed around expanding infrastructure alignment between Databricks and Microsoft rather than changes to Databricks’ product lineup.