# Databricks OpenSharing: The Open Protocol That’s Rewriting How AI and Data Move Across the World

URL: https://technosports.co.in/databricks-opensharing-the-open-protocol/  
Published: 2026-06-11  
Updated: 2026-06-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Databricks just flipped the script on data and AI collaboration — and the ripple effects will be felt across every enterprise that’s ever been trapped behind a vendor’s walled garden.

On June 11, 2026, Databricks announced **OpenSharing** — the next evolution of its widely adopted [Delta Sharing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_Lake) protocol, now hosted by the **Linux Foundation** and expanded to cover the full AI stack.  

## What Is OpenSharing, Exactly?

Think of OpenSharing as a universal plug for data and AI assets. Where Delta Sharing broke silos for structured data, OpenSharing goes further — covering **Agent Skills, AI models, and unstructured data** through one open, vendor-neutral protocol.

> *“The agentic era deserves an open foundation, and OpenSharing delivers it.”* — **Matei Zaharia**, Co-founder & CTO, Databricks

The project is live on GitHub and open to the world.

## What OpenSharing Brings to the Table?

| Feature | What It Means for You |
| --- | --- |
| 🤖 AI Asset Sharing | Share agent skills & AI models across orgs — no custom integrations |
| 🌐 Publish Once, Reach All | Works with Delta Sharing AND Apache Iceberg™ clients |
| 🏢 On-Premises Support | Connect on-prem data to cloud AI — zero data movement |
| 🔐 Zero-Copy Security | Data never leaves the source; access is authorized, not duplicated |
| 🔓 Vendor Neutral | Hosted by Linux Foundation; no single company controls it |

![Databricks](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dts6s6s-1024x536.png)

## Why This Is a Big Deal in Databricks ?

Before OpenSharing, enterprises had two painful choices: build expensive custom integrations to share AI assets across platforms, or lock themselves into a single vendor’s marketplace.

OpenSharing kills that dilemma.

With on-premises storage partners like **Everpure, MinIO, and Qumulo** already onboard — and **Cohesity, HPE, NetApp, Nutanix, and Rubrik** coming soon — companies no longer have to choose between on-prem security and cloud-scale AI.

## Who’s Already Using It?

The industry response has been anything but quiet. Major players are already aligned:

- **Amadeus** — Orchestrating trusted AI across the global travel ecosystem
- **Atlassian** — Powering Analytics with seamless data shares from its Data Lake
- **LSEG** — Letting customers use their data in any tool, any cloud, any model
- **SAP** — Baking OpenSharing into SAP Business Data Cloud
- **Stripe** — Unlocking secure analytics on billing and transaction data
- **OpenAI** — Collaborating on standard discovery and authorization for AI assets

This isn’t a beta rollout — it’s a full-scale industry shift

## How It Connects to the Larger AI Ecosystem

OpenSharing extends Delta Sharing’s already-massive cross-platform reach. Today, Delta Sharing users can receive shares in **Apache Spark, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake**, and more. OpenSharing now adds **Apache Iceberg™ API support**, widening the net further.

For a deeper dive into how Databricks is shaping the AI infrastructure landscape, check out our coverage of [Databricks’ latest AI platform updates on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: Is OpenSharing free to use?**

It’s open source and hosted by the Linux Foundation, making it freely available for enterprises and developers to adopt without licensing fees.

### **Q: How is OpenSharing different from Delta Sharing?**

Delta Sharing handled structured data; OpenSharing extends that to AI models, agent skills, unstructured data, and now Iceberg-native clients too.