Blueprint

AI is changing how organizations build, automate, and scale across the enterprise. But without the right deployment and licensing strategy, it can quickly lead to unnecessary complexity and rising costs. Our latest blog breaks down how organizations can approach Power Platform deployment with governance, scalability, and AI readiness in mind. From licensing models to environment strategy, we're sharing what IT and business leaders should consider to support long term success as AI adoption accelerates. Read the blog post in the comments.

Last year at the, our President Ryan Neal, JD MBA sat down with Naveen Zutshi and Ron Gabrisko to talk about the balance between agility, governance, and building AI-ready organizations at scale. This year, we’re bringing those conversations back to the Databricks Data+AI Summit in an even more hands on way. Join the Blueprint team at Booth #224 and Lounge #E6 from June 15–18 to explore how your organization can better prepare for AI initiatives with practical assessments and live strategy sessions. One of the key experiences at our lounge will be the Genie Readiness Assessment. Sit down with our team live at the lounge and review your results in real time to understand where your data, governance, and architecture stand when it comes to enabling Genie successfully. We’ll also be showcasing: • Lakehouse Optimizer • Palantir readiness • Informatica migrations and readiness • Data for AI readiness See you at Summit. Link in comments to schedule time with the team.

Is your data ready for Databricks Genie? Get clear answers with our zero-cost Readiness Assessment, focused on data quality, governance, and business impact - link in comments. Attending the Databricks Data and AI Summit? Visit our lounge to review your results with our team in person.

Enterprises are increasingly separating where AI models run from where data resides. Gartner analysis underscores the need for centralized visibility. See how hybrid and multi-cloud strategies are reshaping AI data architectures.

The countdown to the is on for the Databricks Data+AI Summit. From June 15–18, the Blueprint team will be at Booth #224 and Lounge #E6 showcasing how organizations are driving more value from their Databricks investments with smarter governance, optimization, and AI readiness strategies. Stop by Booth #224 to learn more about the Lakehouse Optimizer and how teams are gaining better visibility, forecasting, and control across their Databricks environments. Then head over to Lounge #E6 for live conversations and hands on assessments focused on: • Genie readiness • Palantir readiness • Informatica migrations and readiness • Data for AI readiness Whether you’re planning your next AI initiative, modernizing your data stack, or looking to optimize consumption, we’d love to connect. Click the link in the comments to schedule time. See you at the Summit! Ronny Gabrisko Steve Patton Ryan Neal, JD MBA Ciprian Lucaci

Why choose between AI insight and operational execution? Organizations are moving faster when they stop treating analytics and operations as separate conversations. Combining Databricks and Palantir Technologies creates an opportunity to connect scalable AI, trusted data, and operational decision-making in a more unified ecosystem. The result is faster time to insight, stronger enterprise visibility, and the ability to turn data into action across the business. Our latest blog post explores why these platforms are better together and what that means for modern enterprise AI strategies. Meridian Tech Partners

Celebrating our newest Core Value Award winner, Pallavi Maryada👏 Pallavi has become a strong positive influence within the Blueprint team through her thoughtful screening approach, adaptability, and commitment to continuous growth. One of the things that stands out most is her ability to take feedback, apply coaching quickly, and turn it into meaningful improvement and successful outcomes as a Technical Recruiter. Her strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and dedication to excellence make a lasting impact on both the team and the culture we continue to build at Blueprint. Well deserved recognition! 💙

Last month we celebrated Christy Van de Mark as our April Core Value Award winner 👏 Now, we’re giving everyone the chance to get to know the person behind the recognition a little better. In this video, Christy shares more about her experience at Blueprint, what motivates her, and the relationships that make the work so meaningful. Her energy, dedication, and intentional approach continue to make a lasting impact across our team and clients alike. Take a few minutes to meet one of the Builders helping drive that impact every day 💙

Modernizing away from legacy ETL platforms like Informatica is not just a technical migration. It’s a business decision that impacts cost, agility, governance, and long-term scalability. Our latest blog explores how Mosaic helps organizations de-risk Informatica migrations by accelerating code conversion, reducing manual effort, and improving visibility throughout the migration process. The result is a faster path to modernization with less operational disruption and more confidence in the outcome. If your organization is evaluating a move to Databricks, this is a must-read for understanding how to simplify and scale complex migration initiatives.

Fragmented cloud operating models often lead to recurring cost overruns. Gartner highlights the importance of clear ownership and standardized FinOps practices. Explore how clearer ownership improves cloud financial outcomes.