Databricks launches Private Network Gateway for Azure and AWS
October 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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Databricks has released a network service designed to simplify the connection between enterprise systems and artificial intelligence services. The company announced on October 17 that the Private Network Gateway is available in public preview on Microsoft Azure. A private preview is currently underway on Amazon Web Services, while a version for Google Cloud is in development.
The service connects Databricks serverless computing environments with internal corporate networks. This architecture allows easier access to internal databases and business systems without the need for individual connection devices for each system. Previously, expanding connections required extensive coordination between network and security teams, a complexity that Databricks reports was the primary reason cited by more than 75 percent of interviewed customers for delaying serverless adoption.
The Private Network Gateway shifts the connection model from per-system setups to network-level connections. When a company designates a specific internal network segment, Databricks builds an encrypted connection path between that segment and the serverless environment. Databricks manages the construction and operation of this path, eliminating the need for companies to install virtual servers, apply security updates, or manually scale processing capacity.
The service supports data collection and the operation of AI agents. It enables the retrieval of data from internal or data center databases and allows AI agents built on Databricks to connect to internal Model Context Protocol servers. These servers act as a gateway for AI to access internal tools and data. The system also supports the installation of Python libraries from internal software repositories and routes outbound traffic through existing firewalls for inspection and logging.
Companies retain full control over access scope through dedicated connection paths and existing firewall rules. The service is designed to be additive, allowing organizations to deploy or remove it without affecting existing network configurations. A technical lead at Bradesco noted that the service removes the need for private link services and load balancers for each connection, simplifying firewall approvals and access control.