> ## 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.

# Introduction

> Parameta Solution's data solutions can be delivered via multiple distribution channels, at the preference of the client.

Parameta delivers exclusive market data, indices, and analytics solutions in a way that best suits your existing workflows. Available through a growing list of partners including third-party vendors and cloud services such as **AWS** and **Snowflake**, as well as via API feeds or our proprietary technology solutions.

This document is focused on **Direct Delivery** methods. Direct delivery methods available can differ based on whether the data feed received is Real-Time (tick), Intraday (known as "snap" data), or Historical (time series).

## Delivery Options Overview

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  <Card title="Direct Delivery" icon="bolt">
    Experience instant access to Parameta's data through our API, Streaming, or SFTP channels. Minimize the risk of human error and save on infrastructure costs.
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  <Card title="Cloud Delivery" icon="cloud">
    Unlock faster access to insights with Snowflake, AWS, GCP, and Azure. Reduce infrastructure costs and complexity around data extraction and transformation.
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### Real-time Streaming

Sub-second delivery of every tick of data directly into your tools:

| Method          | Description                                                               |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **WebSocket**   | JSON via WebSocket for real-time data streaming                           |
| **Marketfeed**  | API leveraging Marketfeed protocol for reliable, auditable data delivery  |
| **EMD Connect** | Enterprise Market Data Distribution for direct infrastructure integration |
| **SURFIX**      | FIX 5.0 SP2 compliant gateway for market data routing                     |

### Snap Service

Snapshots of time series data, delivered at customizable intervals and formats:

| Delivery Method          | Supported Formats                  |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------- |
| **SFTP**                 | CSV, JSON, XML, XLSX, Parquet, TXT |
| **Snowflake**            | Standard format                    |
| **Amazon S3**            | All standard formats               |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | All standard formats               |
| **Azure Blob**           | All standard formats               |

### Cloud Delivery

Historical Time series and live data delivered near-real-time via Cloud Share:

| Platform                   | Options                                                       |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Snowflake Reader**       | Read-only accounts for non-Snowflake customers                |
| **Snowflake Direct share** | Deliverable over all major cloud providers across all regions |
| **Amazon S3**              | All standard formats                                          |
| **Google Cloud Storage**   | All standard formats                                          |
| **Azure Blob**             | All standard formats                                          |

<Note>
  For near real-time, intraday, or end-of-day use cases, direct delivery is one of our preferred methods. It's also used extensively for customer trials.
</Note>