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Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
J.D. Power Brings Industry-Leading Customer Behavior Analytics to Snowflake Marketplace
BUSINESS WIRE)--J.D. Power, a global leader in data and analytics, today announced a collaboration with Snowflake, the data and artificial intelligence (AI) company, to bring its industry-leading customer behavior datasets to the Snowflake Marketplace. Launching with a focus on the insurance and financial services sectors, this initiative will deliver daily competitive insights into consumer behavior—how people shop for, purchase, retain, or switch auto, homeowners, and renters insurance—across top carriers at both national and state levels. It also will provide banking and payments providers with comprehensive data and insights into consumer payment preferences across the industry. J.D. Power primary data will be available to Snowflake users in a standardized data sharing format that can be seamlessly integrated into existing analytics, forecasting and AI models. The Snowflake Marketplace is an open marketplace for data, analytics and AI products. J.D. Power will continue to expand its offerings of datasets on the Snowflake Marketplace in the coming months. 'The global data marketplace is projected to become a $3.5 billion 1 industry by 2028 as businesses and investors in virtually every sector have become increasingly reliant on accessing world class primary data and alternative data in a standardized format to power their analytics and AI initiatives,' said Keith Webster, president of global business intelligence at J.D. Power. 'J.D. Power has built its reputation on delivering the most robust, comprehensive and timely data insights available, anywhere. By making these resources accessible via the Snowflake Marketplace, we are meeting our customers where they go to obtain, analyze and model data to achieve critical business objectives.' 'At Snowflake, we're committed to empowering organizations with seamless access to high-quality data that drives innovation,' said Kieran Kennedy, global head, data cloud products at Snowflake. 'Our collaboration with J.D. Power brings unparalleled consumer behavior insights to the Snowflake Marketplace, enabling our customers to accelerate their AI and analytics initiatives with trusted, ready-to-use data.' See the online press release at About Snowflake Snowflake Marketplace helps companies expand what's possible with data and AI through third-party data, apps and AI products. With on-platform purchasing and immediate access to data products, Snowflake Marketplace lowers integration costs and streamlines procurement processes. By delivering data, apps and AI products directly to the customers' data, providers deliver a superior customer experience and see accelerated revenue growth and increased margins. To learn more about Snowflake Marketplace and how to find, try and buy third-party products to accelerate your analytics, app development and AI initiatives, click here. To learn more about the Snowflake Native App Framework and how to become a Snowflake partner, click here. About J.D. Power J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services, and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 55 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies. J.D. Power has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company's business offerings, visit The J.D. Power auto-shopping tool can be found at
Techday NZ
17-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing
NiCE has established a strategic collaboration with Snowflake, the artificial intelligence data cloud company, to facilitate secure sharing and automation of customer interaction data across enterprise operations. Collaboration scope The partnership will enable NiCE's CXone Mpower to integrate with Snowflake's AI data cloud, offering organisations open and flexible access to customer interaction data. This integration is designed to centralise data from multiple departments—spanning front-, middle-, and back-office functions—and provide a unified source for analytics, reporting, and AI-driven processes. According to the companies, the use of Snowflake Secure Data Sharing as part of the CXone Mpower bundle allows customer interaction data to be merged with operational data from across the enterprise. Organisations can automate tasks such as service fulfilment, billing, claims handling, and account updates, with the aim of improving efficiency and accuracy throughout the customer journey. Data sharing and automation Customers using CXone Mpower now have the option to leverage its integration with Snowflake either as part of their existing bundle or through expanded enterprise automation initiatives. The companies state that this capability enables secure, scalable data activation and sharing throughout the organisation. Barry Cooper, President, CX Division at NiCE, described the collaboration as an important development for enterprise automation, stating: Partnering with Snowflake is a pivotal step in helping enterprises automate across the front, middle and back office. By connecting customer interaction data with core operational systems through the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, this integration turns insights into action, powering AI-driven workflows, streamlining fulfillment processes, and delivering faster, smarter, and more personalised customer experiences across the enterprise. The integrated platform is intended to help enterprises capitalise on data from hundreds of customer attributes on each interaction, storing and sharing this data securely and at scale. According to NiCE, the approach is expected to facilitate better decision-making, improved productivity, and more consistent value delivery for customers using the combined platforms. Industry perspective Kieran Kennedy, Vice President, Data Cloud Product Partners at Snowflake, said the partnership demonstrates how Snowflake's partners can support enterprise transformation through the application of AI and data integration. This collaboration exemplifies how Snowflake partners are unlocking the value of AI-driven data across the enterprise. By connecting NiCE's customer interaction intelligence with broader enterprise ecosystems, we enable joint customers to automate previously siloed processes, accelerate AI adoption, and drive smarter business decisions, all from a single, secure platform. Omdia Principal Analyst Mila D'Antonio commented on the implications for data integration and automation in the customer experience domain: The NiCE-Snowflake collaboration directly addresses a longstanding challenge: connecting CX data with operational systems to enable true end-to-end automation. This integration allows enterprises to activate customer insights across departments, enhancing the ROI of both AI and data investments while driving agility and consistency in customer interactions. Broader impact Product and engineering teams are able to develop and operate applications on Snowflake's platform, taking advantage of its secure, scalable infrastructure. Snowflake's AI Data Cloud Product Partners aim to help businesses leverage these capabilities for greater insights, while Services Partners bring subject matter expertise and best practices to support customers across their data and AI initiatives. Both companies emphasise that the collaboration is designed to break down organisational silos and contribute to the development of workflow automation solutions, helping customers to integrate actionable insights directly into their operations. The offering is targeted at enabling business leaders, data scientists, and frontline teams to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and deliver enhanced, personalised experiences throughout the customer lifecycle.
Scoop
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Blue Yonder Named Snowflake Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner Of The Year
Press Release – Blue Yonder This award recognizes Blue Yonder's commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership, says Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, … Blue Yonder, the leader in end-to-end supply chain digital transformation, today announced at Snowflake's annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2025, that it has been named the 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company. This is the fourth year in a row that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Snowflake partner award winner. Blue Yonder was recognized for its achievements as part of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers unify data across internal and external sources to improve and accelerate decision-making at scale. The partnership allows Blue Yonder to integrate Snowflake's data capabilities into its Blue Yonder Platform, powered by Snowflake, enabling customers to access real-time data and make faster, higher quality decisions. By facilitating seamless data sharing and collaboration on a single platform and leveraging advanced machine learning (ML) technology, users can execute thousands of supply chain scenarios simultaneously, significantly reducing the cost, complexity and time associated with traditional marketplaces. 'By combining our advanced supply chain technology with Snowflake's robust data management capabilities, we deliver true end-to-end supply chain solutions that enhance performance, scalability and resilience for our shared customers,' said Chris Burchett, senior vice president, Generative AI, Blue Yonder. 'We're honored to receive this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row and are excited to continue our collaboration with Snowflake to provide innovative solutions and transformative results for retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers worldwide.' 'We are proud to name Blue Yonder as our Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year,' said Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake. 'As a leader in supply chain technology, Blue Yonder is expertly leveraging the power of our AI Data Cloud across their platform, driving significant value and innovation for our shared customers. This award recognizes their commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership.' Learn more about the Blue Yonder and Snowflake partnership in the 'Supply Chain Management With Blue Yonder and Snowflake' video and the ' Using GenAI To Drive Fast, Precise Decisions For Supply Chain Management ' video interview of Burchett on Data Cloud Now. Check out keynotes from Snowflake Summit 2025 live or on-demand here and stay on top of the latest news and announcements from Snowflake on LinkedIn and Twitter/X. About Blue Yonder Blue Yonder is the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation. With a unified, AI-driven platform and multi-tier network, Blue Yonder empowers businesses to operate sustainably, scale profitably, and delight their customers — all at machine speed. A pioneer in applying AI solutions to the most complicated supply chain challenges, Blue Yonder's modern innovations and unmatched industry expertise help more than 3,000 retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers to confidently navigate supply chain complexity and disruption.
Techday NZ
11-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Blue Yonder wins top Snowflake award for supply chain AI
Blue Yonder has been named the 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year by Snowflake. Blue Yonder was awarded this recognition for its contributions as part of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud ecosystem, collaborating to help customers unify data from various sources and enhance decision-making processes. The partnership between the two companies enables Blue Yonder to incorporate Snowflake's data management capabilities into the Blue Yonder Platform. This integration provides customers with real-time access to data, aiming to allow for faster and higher-quality decisions across supply chain operations. According to the two companies, one of the central benefits of this partnership is the ability to perform simultaneous execution of thousands of supply chain scenarios, by leveraging machine learning technology within a unified platform environment. This approach is designed to lower costs, minimise complexity, and reduce the time typically required by conventional supply chain marketplaces. Partnership achievements The companies note that seamless data sharing and collaboration are key aspects of the solution, intending to bring together internal and external data sources for a consolidated view. This foundation is meant to help businesses respond more rapidly to dynamic market demands. Chris Burchett, Senior Vice President, Generative AI, Blue Yonder, outlined the relationship between the two companies and its impact on customers. "By combining our advanced supply chain technology with Snowflake's robust data management capabilities, we deliver true end-to-end supply chain solutions that enhance performance, scalability and resilience for our shared customers," said Chris Burchett, Senior Vice President, Generative AI, Blue Yonder. "We're honored to receive this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row and are excited to continue our collaboration with Snowflake to provide innovative solutions and transformative results for retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers worldwide." This marks the fourth consecutive year that Blue Yonder has received a partner award from Snowflake. Industry recognition Kieran Kennedy, Vice President, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake, commented on the selection of Blue Yonder for this year's award. "We are proud to name Blue Yonder as our Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year," said Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake. "As a leader in supply chain technology, Blue Yonder is expertly leveraging the power of our AI Data Cloud across their platform, driving significant value and innovation for our shared customers. This award recognizes their commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership." Role in supply chain management As a result of the ongoing collaboration, Blue Yonder and Snowflake state that they are supporting retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers in their digital supply chain transformations. The companies describe their joint solution as providing business users access to the data and tools required to address growing supply chain complexity. Current use cases highlighted by the partnership include the application of advanced analytics and machine learning to supply chain data, enabling organisations to test scenarios and rapidly adapt to changing conditions in goods movement, demand, and logistics planning. The companies also referenced resources aimed at further explaining their collaborative approach to supply chain management and the application of generative AI in the sector. These resources include video interviews and presentations, although no event details were publicly referenced. Snowflake's AI Data Cloud is a key part of Blue Yonder's platform offering, and together, both organisations intend to support joint customers in becoming more agile and responsive in supply chain decision-making.
Scoop
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Blue Yonder Named Snowflake Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner Of The Year
Blue Yonder, the leader in end-to-end supply chain digital transformation, today announced at Snowflake's annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2025, that it has been named the 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company. This is the fourth year in a row that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Snowflake partner award winner. Blue Yonder was recognized for its achievements as part of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers unify data across internal and external sources to improve and accelerate decision-making at scale. The partnership allows Blue Yonder to integrate Snowflake's data capabilities into its Blue Yonder Platform, powered by Snowflake, enabling customers to access real-time data and make faster, higher quality decisions. By facilitating seamless data sharing and collaboration on a single platform and leveraging advanced machine learning (ML) technology, users can execute thousands of supply chain scenarios simultaneously, significantly reducing the cost, complexity and time associated with traditional marketplaces. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading 'By combining our advanced supply chain technology with Snowflake's robust data management capabilities, we deliver true end-to-end supply chain solutions that enhance performance, scalability and resilience for our shared customers,' said Chris Burchett, senior vice president, Generative AI, Blue Yonder. 'We're honored to receive this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row and are excited to continue our collaboration with Snowflake to provide innovative solutions and transformative results for retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers worldwide.' 'We are proud to name Blue Yonder as our Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year," said Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake. "As a leader in supply chain technology, Blue Yonder is expertly leveraging the power of our AI Data Cloud across their platform, driving significant value and innovation for our shared customers. This award recognizes their commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership.' Learn more about the Blue Yonder and Snowflake partnership in the 'Supply Chain Management With Blue Yonder and Snowflake' video and the ' Using GenAI To Drive Fast, Precise Decisions For Supply Chain Management ' video interview of Burchett on Data Cloud Now. Check out keynotes from Snowflake Summit 2025 live or on-demand here and stay on top of the latest news and announcements from Snowflake on LinkedIn and Twitter/X. About Blue Yonder Blue Yonder is the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation. With a unified, AI-driven platform and multi-tier network, Blue Yonder empowers businesses to operate sustainably, scale profitably, and delight their customers — all at machine speed. A pioneer in applying AI solutions to the most complicated supply chain challenges, Blue Yonder's modern innovations and unmatched industry expertise help more than 3,000 retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers to confidently navigate supply chain complexity and disruption.
