Standardizing on Databricks is a smart strategic move, but consolidation alone does not create a working operating model across teams, tools, and downstream systems. By pairing Databricks and Unity Catalog with Dagster, enterprises can add the coordination layer needed for dependency visibility, end-to-end lineage, and faster, more confident delivery at scale.
Fetched April 25, 2026
The cost of skipping dbt on Databricks compounds quietly. A solution architect explains what to watch for and when to act.