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New features include retrieving bind variable values from various code types and past queries. This enhances visibility into query execution and data access. Behavior change bundles are being introduced or updated, affecting defa... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New feature allows creating agent objects via REST API for task execution and query responses. Includes expanded functionality, workflow updates, and additional API endpoints. Agents can now maintain context in memory, eliminatin... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New feature enables partitioned writes for Apache Iceberg tables, improving compatibility with the broader ecosystem and accelerating read queries from external tools. Users can now create and write to both managed and externally... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New features allow storing AI models in a registry, enabling copying between databases, schemas, and accounts. This facilitates model management with versioning and role-based access control. Automatic integration for new models,... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New features: Fill gaps in time-series data with RESAMPLE clause and interpolation functions. Query network access attempts with new Account Usage views. Automatically classify views and exclude objects from classification in sen... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New UI feature allows direct model deployment to serving platform, viewing service details, and suspending services. Streamlines process for managing and deploying machine learning models from a central registry. docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New feature: Support for periodic rekeying on hybrid tables. Enable with "ALTER ACCOUNT SET PERIODIC_DATA_REKEYING = true;". Enhances security without additional configuration. Note: Tri-Secret Secure remains unsupported for hybr... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New features include single-account testing for easier code testing, allowing users to act as both provider and consumer. Also, configurable refresh rates for Cross-Cloud Auto-Fulfillment, with default rates shortened from 24 hou... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New ML features: Many Model Training for efficient parallel model training across data partitions, and Distributed Partition Function for parallel data processing across nodes. Both handle infrastructure complexity and scale auto... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New feature: Cortex Search Services can now be replicated across accounts within an organization, integrating with existing replication and failover systems for consistent point-in-time data across source and target accounts. docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New connectors enable integration with Microsoft Power Platform, allowing execution of custom SQL statements and creation of flows within Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio. This enhances data connectivity and automat... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New feature allows users to create and manage semantic views using the database object explorer in the web interface. This preview functionality enhances view creation and management capabilities directly from the UI. docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New navigation menu organized by feature groups under key categories for quicker tool access. Gradual rollout in progress, with some accounts already transitioned while others retain the previous version. All accounts will eventu... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New features for organization profiles: Create profiles in Snowsight UI, not just SQL. Assign specific roles within an account for profile access. These updates enhance profile management and access control. docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New features include ECDSA key support for authentication, row-level deletes for externally managed Iceberg tables, updated privilege model for data quality checks, and increased limit for tag allowed values to 5,000. Release sch... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New AI_EXTRACT function enables extracting info from unstructured data like text, images & documents. Simplifies complex tasks, processes files directly from stage, and allows defining output schemas. Great for financial statemen... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New AI function extracts document layout in Markdown, preserving text, tables & structure. Complex layouts, precise table extraction & advanced layout preservation for multi-column papers, financial reports & technical docs. Hand... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New features include simplified cross-region sharing with a single API call, and streamlined installation process that automatically creates and verifies service users. These updates enhance ease of use and efficiency for data cl... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New stage volume implementation for application containers now available in preview. Allows using stage volumes with services, enhancing storage and data management capabilities for containerized applications. docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB

New feature allows configuring email alerts for violations detected by scanners. Users can set notifications for entire scanner packages or individual scanners, and specify severity levels for alerts. This enhances monitoring and... docs.snowflake.com/en/release-not… #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB