Snowflake: Python usage grows by 571%
Python is most commonly used within the Snowflake Data Cloud for building AI models and apps. Especially its ease of use, active community and numerous libraries and frameworks appeal to developers.
In Snowpark, the Data Cloud component for building apps, the use of Python increased by 571%. The... Read more
Frank Slootman quits as CEO of Snowflake
Dutch-born Frank Slootman is stepping down as chief executive officer of data company Snowflake effective immediately. He will stay on as chairman of the supervisory board.
The company announced this during the presentation of its financial figures. Slootman was appointed CEO of Snowflake in May... Read more
Snowflake simplifies building applications and ML models
Snowflake is simplifying the development of ML models and full-stack apps for developers using Snowflake's Data Cloud. This will be made possible partly through enhancements to the Python programming language in Snowpark.
Snowflake believes companies are placing a higher value on data with the ... Read more
Snowflake Cortex: LLMs in the hands of all users
Snowflake is set to offer customers a managed service that securely unleashes AI models on enterprise data. With Cortex, Snowflake says it is giving everyone the opportunity to generate value from generative AI, regardless of expertise. The company itself already has a few "LLM-powered experiences"... Read more
Snowflake acquires Ponder for better integration Python workflows
Snowflake recently acquired Ponder. The acquisition gives Snowflake software for more Python capabilities in the Data Cloud.
Snowflake's main goal with the acquisition, financial details of which were not disclosed, is to help customers more easily run Python-based Snowpark queries on its platfo... Read more
Why the supercloud must become a reality
The IT environments of today can be highly complex. Organizations often deploy multiple cloud services and still run some applications on-prem. Companies are eager to make the management of all these workloads smoother and cheaper. The concept of a "supercloud," a layer of governance that sits abov... Read more
Snowpark Container Services: what is the new Snowflake runtime option?
Snowflake made quite a few announcements at its recent Summit 2023, including Snowpark Container Services. In essence, this allows you to deploy, manage and scale containerized workloads with Snowflake infrastructure. But what does it mean in practice?
We already briefly covered Snowflake Contai... Read more
At Summit 2023, Snowflake expands the foundation for data apps
Snowflake is hosting the Summit 2023 conference this week, where it is unveiling innovations for developers and data experts. For these IT professionals, Snowflake aims to provide the foundation for data apps. SVP of Product Christian Kleinerman explains to us what features are coming to the Data C... Read more
Snowflake and Microsoft expand partnership with AI
Snowflake is strengthening its partnership with Microsoft through new product integrations and capabilities. In a press release, Snowflake announces increased investments for its Azure-related offerings.
As we documented before, Snowflake is a platform that is designed to run on any cloud. "Clou... Read more
Snowflake introduces Government & Education Data Cloud
Snowflake recently released dedicated data solutions for the government and education sectors with Government & Education Data Cloud. These solutions include its own cloud-based data platform, partner solutions and industry-specific datasets.
The introduction of Government & Education Da... Read more