Questions we often hear about working with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud.
Many companies search for a cloud data warehouse vs Snowflake because they’re evaluating legacy platforms against modern, scalable solutions. Traditional warehouses are complex, slow to scale, and often collapse when used by a larger number of people at the same time. Snowflake is cloud-native, scales instantly, and handles structured and semi-structured data with ease. It eliminates the bottlenecks that frustrate analysts and leaders alike.
Snowflake provides the platform. i-spark designs the architecture, connects your existing systems (ex., Shopify, ERP, analytics tools), and builds the dashboards your teams use. Plus, we train your people so you stay independent afterwards.
Both. Some companies modernise their existing data lake by running it in Snowflake; others consolidate everything directly into Snowflake as a single hub. The flexibility means you don’t have to rip out what you already have; we make it work with your architecture.
Not at all. Some of our clients already know Snowflake is the right platform, but lack the time or bandwidth to implement it. Others are just starting to explore modern data platforms. We meet you where you are, whether that’s migration, optimisation, or a brand-new setup.
Most clients see value within weeks. quick wins often include: real-time ROI tracking for campaigns, faster reporting, and more reliable forecasting. Long-term, you gain scalability, governance, and a foundation for advanced analytics.
No. Snowflake scales up or down. We work with mid-sized companies as well as larger organisations. The model grows with your business instead of locking you into enterprise-only complexity.
The cost depends on scope, but Snowflake’s pricing is usage-based: you pay only for what you store and process. i-spark’s role is to ensure your setup is efficient, so you get value without runaway costs.
No. Snowflake is cloud-agnostic. You can run it on AWS, Azure, or GCP, and even work across clouds without losing performance.
Snowflake was designed with security first: end-to-end encryption, fine-grained access controls, and compliance certifications like PCI, HIPAA, and FedRamp. We build governance into every project, so your data is both safe and usable.