Snowflake
Snowflake is a cloud-native data platform that combines data warehousing, data lake functionality, and advanced analytics in a single, scalable solution. Built on a multi-cluster shared data architecture, Snowflake supports diverse workloads including business intelligence, data engineering, and machine learning.
Key Features
Cloud-Native Architecture: Separates storage and compute for scalable, on-demand performance.
Multi-Cloud Support: Available on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Data Sharing & Collaboration: Secure data sharing across organizations and platforms.
Built-In Security & Governance: Role-based access control, encryption, and auditing tools.
AI & ML Integration: Supports model training and inference using Python (Snowpark), SQL, and external services.
Example Use Cases
Powering enterprise business intelligence dashboards and reporting
Supporting machine learning pipelines and data science workloads
Centralizing structured and semi-structured data in a unified platform
Enabling real-time data sharing and monetization across partners