Cohesity launches SmartFiles integration on Snowflake Data Cloud

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based data security and management firm, Cohesity, on Wednesday, announced the launch of SmartFiles on the Snowflake Data Cloud.  

Cohesity SmartFiles is an enterprise-class, software-defined, data-centric, multiprotocol file and object solution for the enterprise that transcend.

This integration allows businesses to analyse their on-premises and cloud data while maintaining data sovereignty and meeting compliance requirements. 

Kit Beall, Chief Revenue Officer at Cohesity, explained that by leveraging the Snowflake Data Cloud, Cohesity is joining forces with Snowflake to enable organisations to benefit from their analytics capabilities without moving their data to the cloud for analysis.  

“With Cohesity SmartFiles, joint customers can store their data locally and use Snowflake's analytics capabilities while having the flexibility to keep their data on-premises or in the cloud. This integration gives customers more access and choice while adhering to internal policies,” he said. 

Cohesity SmartFiles will also enhance the Snowflake Data Cloud by including on-premises repositories and providing secure access to local data records. It also offers a secure platform for consolidating application data, improving storage efficiency, and reducing overall ownership costs for local Snowflake repositories. 

Tarik Dwiek, Head of Technology Alliances at Snowflake, said, "Cohesity's commitment to helping Snowflake mobilise the world's data is evident through the launch of the SmartFiles integration. We are excited to partner with Cohesity and provide access to SmartFiles in the cloud or on-premises through Snowflake's integrated platform." 

This collaboration between Snowflake and Cohesity allows joint customers to maximise the value of their data while optimising cost, scale, and efficiency for their Snowflake data. 

Earlier this week, Cohesity announced it has selected Red Hat Enterprise Linux as the foundational operating system of its Cohesity Data Cloud platform. With the world’s leading enterprise Linux platform, Cohesity brings Red Hat’s hardened technology, support expertise and domain-specific acumen to handle operating system upkeep, while enabling its own experts to focus on innovating and enhancing the customer experience of the Cohesity Data Cloud. 

In a related news, Cohesity said that it has announced a new CEO advisory council which includes industry leaders who will be able to provide fresh perspectives on everything from product launches to corporate expansion plans.  

The company should also benefit from the advisors’ extensive professional networks, which can facilitate potential partnerships, customer relationships, investor opportunities or even key hires 

Council members include Indra Nooyi: Ex-CEO of PepsiCo, Jim Snabe, Chairman at Siemens and Northvolt, Ken Denman: Partner at Sway Ventures, and Tami Erwin: Ex-CEO of Verizon Business.