> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://deliveryhub.parametasolutions.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Snowflake Sharing

> Snowflake makes it simple to access Parameta data across all major cloud providers and regions.

Whether you operate in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, Snowflake ensures consistent, secure, and low‑latency delivery of Parameta’s datasets — so you can access the same high‑quality data wherever your workloads run. This flexibility allows your teams to consume Parameta data natively within your chosen cloud environment, supporting global deployment, regulatory needs, and multi‑region data strategies.

There are two types of data sharing available in Snowflake. With Reader Accounts, you can access shared data even without a Snowflake account, using a secure, provider‑managed environment to view and query the data. With Direct Shares, you can access live data directly within your own Snowflake account and use your own compute to query it.

## Reader Account

A [Reader Account](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/data-sharing-reader-create) can be provided to allow clients to access Parameta Solution's Commercial Package offering. Access to this will be managed via your sales representative, and you will be provided a URL and login credentials.

## Benefits of Reader Accounts

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  <Card title="No Infrastructure" icon="server">
    No need to maintain your own Snowflake account or infrastructure.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Immediate Access" icon="bolt">
    Start querying data immediately after receiving credentials.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managed by Parameta" icon="gear">
    Account management and maintenance handled by Parameta.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cost Effective" icon="coins">
    Ideal for trials and smaller data requirements.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  For clients requiring more control or integration with existing Snowflake infrastructure, consider a [Direct Share](/tabs/our-technologies/cloud-delivery/snowflake-sharing#direct-shares) instead.
</Note>

## Direct Shares

For Snowflake customers, [Direct shares](https://docs.snowflake.com/user-guide/data-exchange-using#label-snowsight-private-sharing-shared-with-me) enable sharing of live database objects with another Snowflake account without copying data, and the consumer pays for their own compute.

## Benefits of Direct Share

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  <Card title="Your Infrastructure" icon="building">
    Data lives in your existing Snowflake account with your security policies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-time Updates" icon="rotate">
    Data is always current — no ETL or sync processes required.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Data Movement" icon="database">
    Data is shared in place, not copied, reducing storage costs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Full Control" icon="sliders">
    Apply your own access controls, roles, and governance policies.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Integration Options

Snowflake provides you with various integration options such as:

* **SnowSight** — Snowflake's web-based interface
* **Python** — Using the [snowflake-connector-python](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/developer-guide/python-connector/python-connector)
* **SQL Clients** — Any SQL client that supports Snowflake
* **BI Tools** — Tableau, Power BI, Looker, and more
* **Platform Integrations** - Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, etc.