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Enable Data Sharing via Snowflake Native Features Instead of APIs

Explore the feasibility of leveraging Snowflake’s native data sharing capabilities to exchange data across organizations, replacing or supplementing current API-based methods. This approach is inspired by practices already adopted by CAT and other dealers, who use Snowflake’s secure and scalable platform to share data efficiently. By utilizing Snowflake’s built-in features, we can potentially reduce integration complexity, improve performance, and enhance data governance.

  • vikram sharma
  • Aug 21 2025
  • Needs review
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How often would this idea be used? Daily
How much time would you save when the idea is implemented? It would save a day of work
How many people at your company would benefit from this idea? Everyone
What problem is your idea trying to solve?

The idea of using Snowflake’s native data sharing instead of APIs is aimed at solving several key problems:

🧩 Problem Statement

Current data exchange processes using APIs can be:

  • Complex to build and maintain, requiring ongoing development effort and version control.

  • Slower and less scalable, especially when dealing with large datasets or frequent updates.

  • Prone to security and governance challenges, as APIs often require custom authentication and access control mechanisms.

✅ What This Idea Solves

By shifting to Snowflake’s native data sharing, the idea addresses:

  1. Integration Complexity
    Eliminates the need for custom API development and reduces technical overhead.

  2. Performance Bottlenecks
    Enables faster, more efficient data access with real-time sharing capabilities.

  3. Security and Governance Risks
    Leverages Snowflake’s built-in access controls and audit features for safer data exchange.

  4. Scalability Limitations
    Supports seamless sharing across multiple organizations without duplicating data.

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