Key Points
- Azure Databricks is a native Azure service co‑engineered with Databricks
- Forrester study shows **331% ROI** and $58.1 M net present value with payback in **under six months**
- Better integration with Microsoft tools drives productivity and cost savings
What is changing
The Microsoft and Databricks teams have made Azure Databricks a first‑party Azure service, so it fits directly into your existing Microsoft identity, governance, and tools. This means no extra data copies or separate tooling is needed.
A new Forrester Total Economic Impact study measured real results: a three‑year **331% return on investment**, $58.1 M net present value, and a payback period of **less than six months** for a $6 B regulated company running 10 PB of data.
Why it matters
Data and analytics teams gain **up to 25% higher productivity** because they can do more with the same staff, thanks to native Microsoft integrations.
Cloud architects and IT admins see lower infrastructure costs and fewer outages, while business leaders get measurable savings—making Azure Databricks a smart long‑term platform choice.
If you’re weighing a lakehouse migration, check the Azure Databricks ROI calculator to see how quickly the investment can pay off.