Snowflake releases
Snowflake blog and product updates. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 52 Snowflake releases · Updated
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Snowflake Horizon Context: Governed Semantic Foundation for AI and BI
Snowflake Horizon Context is a new capability within Horizon Catalog that provides a connected, governed semantic foundation. This layer offers active context for AI and BI applications, enabling more informed and governed insights. It is designed for users leveraging Snowflake for AI and business intelligence initiatives.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog blogaisnowflakeengineer ·
Snowflake CoCo: AI coding agent for data teams
Snowflake CoCo is an AI coding agent designed for data teams, integrating with desktop, mobile, and Slack applications. It leverages governed enterprise data to provide grounded AI assistance. Async APIs are also available for broader integration.
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Snowflake for AI: Deploy AI Agents, Train Models, Automate Workflows
Snowflake CoWork, formerly Snowflake Intelligence, now helps enterprises deploy AI agents, train models, automate workflows, and govern AI at scale. This initiative aims to make enterprise AI more accessible and manageable. The platform is designed for organizations looking to integrate AI capabilities into their operations.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog bloggovernancesnowflakeengineer ·
Snowflake Announces 2026 Partner Award Winners
Snowflake has recognized its top partners for the year 2026. These awards celebrate partners who have demonstrated innovation, delivered significant customer value, and achieved excellence within the Snowflake ecosystem. The winners represent various fields of expertise and contributions to the platform.
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Snowflake CoWork announced as personal work agent
Snowflake CoWork, previously known as Snowflake Intelligence, has been announced as a personal work agent designed for knowledge workers. It integrates business context, automation, and governed actions across enterprise systems. This aims to enhance productivity for individuals working with enterprise data and applications.
announcement - Snowflake Blog blogaisecuritygovernancesnowflakeengineer ·
Snowflake Enhances Enterprise AI with Context, Governance, and Security
Snowflake is introducing features to improve the deployability of enterprise AI, focusing on consistent context and governance through Horizon Context and Catalog. These enhancements also include AI security improvements and workload-aware Adaptive Compute to boost confidence in AI deployments for organizations.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog blogaisnowflakeengineer ·
Snowflake Summit 2026: AI Data Development Enhancements
Snowflake Summit 2026 is set to significantly alter the data development lifecycle for AI initiatives. Key announcements include improvements to Datastream, the introduction of zero-copy integrations, and the enablement of self-managing pipelines. These changes aim to simplify AI development, benefiting data engineers and AI practitioners working within the Snowflake ecosystem.
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Snowflake Announces 2026 Data Drivers Award Winners
Snowflake has announced the winners of its 2026 Data Drivers Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their innovative use of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud. The honorees are celebrated for their contributions to revolutionizing and growing their respective fields through data.
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Snowflake Metadata Hub Unifies Data Estate
Snowflake introduced the Metadata Hub to unify disparate data estates, enabling cross-platform governance without requiring data migration. This feature aims to streamline data management and compliance efforts for organizations. It is designed for data architects and engineers managing complex data environments.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog blogaigovernancesnowflakeengineergovernment ·
Slalom: Federal Agencies Should Reconsider Snowflake for AI, Governance, Cost
A new analysis by Slalom suggests federal agencies should re-evaluate their use of Snowflake as a cloud data platform. The report highlights concerns regarding AI readiness, governance capabilities, cost management, and secure data sharing. This perspective is particularly relevant for government entities evaluating their data infrastructure.
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Claude Opus 4.8 available on Snowflake Cortex AI
Claude Opus 4.8, featuring advanced reasoning and agentic capabilities, is now accessible through Snowflake's Cortex AI platform. This integration allows users to leverage cutting-edge AI models within Snowflake's secure and governed environment. The availability enhances Snowflake's AI offerings for its user base.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog bloganalyticsaisnowflakeretail ·
Snowflake Retail Analytics for Like-for-Like Growth
This article details how retail and consumer goods leaders can leverage AI, store intelligence, and supply chain analytics on Snowflake to achieve like-for-like growth. It focuses on strategies for 2026, highlighting the platform's capabilities for driving business expansion.
announcement - Snowflake Blog blogsnowflakeengineerfinance ·
Snowflake Cortex Code Enables Live Finance Variance Analysis
Snowflake's Cortex Code has been used to transform a finance variance analysis workflow, replacing manual workbooks with a governed application. This new approach enables live updates during financial close, accelerates commentary generation, and significantly reduces the need for manual data rebuilding. The solution is designed for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams seeking more dynamic and efficient reporting.
announcement - Snowflake Blog blogcompliancegcpsnowflakegovernment ·
Snowflake Completes IRAP Assessment for GCP Australia
Snowflake has successfully completed an InfoSec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment for its deployment within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in Australia. This achievement aligns with the Australian Government’s Protected level control requirements, enhancing data security for government entities operating in the region. The assessment covers Snowflake's services available in the GCP Melbourne region.
announcement - Snowflake Blog blogaigovernancesnowflakeengineer ·
Snowflake to acquire Natoma for governed AI agent access
Snowflake plans to acquire Natoma to enhance enterprise access to AI agents with improved controls. This acquisition aims to strengthen identity, policy, audit, and security for connecting AI agents to business applications. The integration will benefit organizations looking to deploy AI responsibly within their existing enterprise systems.
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Nasdaq eVestment Uses Agentic AI on Snowflake for Financial Insights
Nasdaq eVestment is leveraging agentic AI and Snowflake Cortex with institutional data to enhance asset manager capabilities. This integration aims to accelerate prospecting, increase win rates, and deliver faster investment insights. The solution targets asset managers seeking to improve their client engagement and analysis.
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Snowflake and GSA Partner for AI-Driven Government Initiatives
Snowflake and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have entered into a new agreement to help federal agencies overcome data silos. This collaboration aims to boost mission effectiveness and expedite IT modernization efforts for government workers.
announcement - Snowflake Blog blogdatasnowflakeengineer ·
dbt Fusion available on Snowflake
dbt Fusion is now available for use on Snowflake, offering accelerated build times and supporting dbt Core 1.11.5. This integration enhances workflow by enabling native Task orchestration and GitHub Actions CI/CD. It is available at no additional cost to users.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog bloganalyticssnowflakeengineerfinance ·
Snowflake Cortex Code for FP&A enhances financial reporting
Snowflake's Cortex Code now supports Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams by enabling a shift from static reports to near real-time insights. This enhancement provides governed data, streamlined workflows, and better integration with connected finance applications. The goal is to empower finance professionals with more dynamic and actionable financial data.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog blogaigovernanceanalystfinance ·
Semantic Layer in Financial Services AI Risk
Inconsistent definitions in financial services AI create risk, drift, and governance gaps. A reliable semantic layer is crucial for mitigating these issues. This content explains the importance of a unified semantic layer for AI in finance. It highlights potential pitfalls and the need for robust governance.
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