Cyber Group UNC3944 Targets SaaS Platforms like Azure, Salesforce, vSphere, AWS, and Google Cloud UNC3944, also known as “0ktapus” and “Scattered Spider,” has shifted its focus to attacking Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, as reported by Google Cloud’s Mandiant threat intelligence team. This hacking group, previously linked to incidents involving companies such as Snowflake and MGM Entertainment,
In anticipation of its sixth annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2024, Snowflake has unveiled the Polaris Catalog, a vendor-neutral, open catalog implementation for Apache Iceberg. This open standard is widely used for implementing data lakehouses, data lakes, and other data architectures. Snowflake With AWS Salesforce and Microsoft. The Polaris Catalog will be open-sourced for the
Salesforce launched a suite of new generative AI products at Connections in Chicago, including new Einstein Copilots for marketers and merchants, and Einstein Personalization. Einstein Personalization and Copilots To gain insights into these products and Salesforce’s evolving architecture, Bobby Jania, CMO of Marketing Cloud was interviewed. Salesforce’s Evolving Architecture Salesforce has a knack for introducing
Obsidian Security recently discussed the complexity of enforcing Single Sign-On (SSO) within Salesforce and frequently encountering misconfigurations. Notably, 60% of Obsidian’s customers initially have local access without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) configured for Salesforce, highlighting a significant security gap that Obsidian diligently works to secure. Securing SaaS. The Hidden Vulnerability Application owners who manage Salesforce daily
When was the last time you relocated? Remember the hassle of packing up all your stuff, loading it onto a truck, and unpacking everything at your new digs, hoping it all survived the journey? Now, imagine if your furniture and possessions could simply teleport to your new location in perfect condition. While this may not
At the recent Salesforce World Tour NYC event, Salesforce introduced a new global ecosystem of technology and solution providers designed to assist its customers in leveraging third-party data through secure, bidirectional zero-copy integrations with Salesforce Data Cloud. Tyler Carlson, VP of business development and strategic partnerships at Salesforce, highlighted the key challenge faced by many
Streamlining Data Management: Harnessing Zero Copy Integration for Efficient Customer Insights Zero copy integration offers a revolutionary approach to accessing and utilizing customer data without the need for burdensome data transfers. By seamlessly linking disparate databases, this innovative technique eliminates the complexities associated with moving, copying, or reformatting data. Let’s explore how zero copy integration
Since Salesforce announced its acquisition of Slack for $27.7B in late 2020, the cloud software mega-giant has paused its acquisition strategy due to factors like rising interest rates, declining revenues, and a laser focus on profitability. However, recent leaks from The Wall Street Journal and other news publications suggest that Salesforce in a Mega-Data Deal
Salesforce Data Cloud and Snowflake are excited to announce that bidirectional data sharing between Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, and Salesforce Data Cloud is now generally available. In September, we introduced the ability for organizations to leverage Salesforce data directly in Snowflake via zero-ETL data sharing, enabling unified customer and business data, accelerating decision-making, and
Is Snowflake recognized as a data cloud? Certainly, Snowflake stands as an encompassing platform integral to the Data Cloud. Uniquely designed for global connectivity, it empowers businesses to navigate diverse data types and scales, accommodating various workloads and fostering seamless data collaboration. Globally, over 400 million SaaS data sets often remain isolated in cloud storage
A Comprehensive Comparison In the today’s data-driven world, businesses increasingly turn to cloud-based data platforms for managing, analyzing, and deriving insights from their customer data. Among the prominent options available, Salesforce Data Cloud and Snowflake stand out from the crowd. While both platforms offer robust capabilities, they exhibit distinct strengths and weaknesses. This insight looks
What is data modelling in Snowflake? Snowflake and Customer 360 Data Model Data modeling is the process of organizing and mapping data using simplified diagrams, symbols, and text to represent data associations and flow. Engineers use these models to develop new software and to update legacy software. Data modeling also ensures the consistency and quality
Understanding The Crucial Role of Data and Integration in AI at Dreamforce At this year’s Dreamforce, AI is the star of the show, but two essential supporting actors are data and integration. Enterprises are increasingly recognizing the importance of unifying their diverse data sources for effective analysis and swift action, and the race to harness
Winning in the Data Economy In the rapidly growing data economy, enterprises are eager to gain a competitive edge. This data economy, which revolves around the global supply and demand for data and data-driven applications, continues to expand as more organizations seek critical insights to drive their success. Scale Data and Analytics in the Cloud.
Why opt for Snowflake over its competitors? What Makes Snowflake So Popular? One of Snowflake’s standout features is its multi-cloud capability, being accessible on major cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP. This is particularly advantageous for companies operating in multi-cloud environments, as they can seamlessly query Snowflake data from any of these platforms. Snowflake
