Snowflake $SNOW (+2,43 %) recently announced the acquisition of Night Shift Development, a company specializing in data analytics for the US public sector. The purchase price was not disclosed. The acquisition is intended to help Snowflake expand its presence in the government sector and help decision-makers in various agencies use data more effectively.
Night Shift Development was founded by Tim Tutt (CEO) and Drew Hayes (COO), both of whom have extensive experience in data analysis and systems engineering. Their focus was strongly on working with US security agencies. Following the acquisition, Snowflake will establish a dedicated public sector unit to strengthen its collaboration with government organizations. Tim Tutt will remain part of the company and will now serve as Vice President of National Security at Snowflake.
This acquisition aligns with Snowflake's strategy to promote the use of data and artificial intelligence in government organizations and provide more secure and efficient data solutions. Both companies share the goal of making data analytics more democratic and expanding access to powerful data platforms.
