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title: Advancing Analytics Announces Strategic Partnership with Sigma
description: Advancing Analytics partners with Sigma to deliver robust, scalable and intuitive analytics, combining Databricks expertise with powerful capabilities.
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# [Advancing Analytics Announces Strategic Partnership with Sigma](https://www.advancinganalytics.co.uk/news/sigma-partner)

 Written by [Adam Jackson](https://www.advancinganalytics.co.uk/news/author/adam-jackson) | Dec 9, 2025 3:25:42 PM

We’re excited to share some big news: **Advancing Analytics has partnered with [Sigma](https://www.sigmacomputing.com/)**, the cloud-native analytics platform built for instant insights. This collaboration is all about giving our clients more power, flexibility, and speed in their analytics journey - combining Sigma's self-service analytics capabilities with our deep expertise in **Databricks and data engineering**.

## **Why This Partnership Matters**

Data-driven organisations need more than dashboards - they need governed, scalable solutions that turn raw data into actionable insights. By bringing Sigma and Databricks together, we’re enabling exactly that:

- **Self-Service Analytics Without Compromise**  
  Sigma’s spreadsheet-like interface makes analytics accessible to everyone, not just technical teams. Business users can explore live data, build dashboards, and even write back to governed datasets - all without leaving the Databricks Lakehouse environment. <https://www.databricks.com/blog/unify-data-and-business-teams-sigma-databricks>
- **Governance and Security Built-In**  
  Sigma inherits Databricks Unity Catalog’s governance controls, so every interaction remains secure and compliant. This means teams can innovate confidently while maintaining enterprise-grade data integrity.<https://www.sigmacomputing.com/partners/databricks>
- **Accelerating Value Through Expertise**  
  Our team at Advancing Analytics brings proven delivery experience across the entire Databricks ecosystem - from data ingestion and engineering to advanced AI workloads. We’ve implemented solutions across every layer of the Databricks stack, and now we’re extending that capability to Sigma-powered analytics.

## **What Sigma Brings to the Table**

Sigma is redefining business intelligence with features that make analytics fast, collaborative, and scalable:

- **Live Data Exploration**: No extracts, no stale data - Sigma connects directly to your cloud data warehouse for real-time insights.
- **Spreadsheet Familiarity**: If you can use Excel, you can use Sigma. Its intuitive interface lowers the barrier to entry for non-technical users.
- **Advanced Features**: From pivot tables and drill-anywhere functionality to AI-powered helpers like Ask Sigma, the platform empowers teams to move from insight to action quickly.

## **What We Do Best**

At Advancing Analytics, we’re recognised as one of the most trusted partners in the data and AI space. With **11 Databricks Champions**, **hundreds of technical blogs**, and a track record of delivering complex data solutions globally, we know how to help organisations unlock the full potential of their data. Our focus areas include:

- **Data Engineering Excellence**: Building robust pipelines and architectures for seamless data flow.
- **Analytics at Scale**: Designing governed, impactful analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
- **AI and Machine Learning**: Implementing advanced workloads on Databricks, from MLFlow to Generative AI. 

## **The Impact for Our Clients**

This partnership means faster delivery of data products, more intuitive analytics experiences, and a clear path to innovation. Whether you’re in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or technology, Sigma and Databricks together provide the foundation for real-time insights and smarter decisions.<https://www.sigmacomputing.com/partners/databricks>

Interested in what we can do for you? Drop us a line via the form below and we'll be in touch!

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