Confluent Inc. and Databricks Inc. have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, aimed at enhancing real-time data integration for AI-driven decision-making. This collaboration integrates Confluent's Data Streaming Platform with Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform, allowing enterprises to leverage real-time data for AI applications. The partnership is designed to address the challenge of data silos, enabling seamless data flow between operational and analytical systems. Additionally, Confluent reported a strong Q4 2024, with subscription revenue reaching $251 million, up 24% year-over-year, and Confluent Cloud revenue at $138 million, up 38% year-over-year, beating expectations. The company now has 1,381 customers with $100,000 or greater in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and 194 customers with $1 million or more in ARR. The focus on real-time data streaming is seen as a key enabler for building sophisticated AI applications.