CARTO Platform

# **Introduction to CARTO Platform**

CARTO is the leading Location Intelligence platform for geospatial data analysis, providing advanced tools to visualize, analyze, and gain insights from location data.

By leveraging Snowflake’s cloud data platform, CARTO allows you to seamlessly integrate and process spatial data for various applications, empowering your business with actionable spatial intelligence

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# Deploy CARTO inside Snowflake

CARTO platform is available as a Snowflake Native App integrated with Snowpark Container Services. Benefit from seamless integration, enhanced performance, and uncompromised security. [Watch the video ](https://carto.com/snowflake-native-app-containers)to learn how to easily start deploying CARTO inside Snowflake. For organizations grappling with restrictive access to data, intricate network configurations, or stringent security protocols:

1. **Streamlined Deployment and Maintenance** With one-click installation through the Snowflake Marketplace, you can save valuable time and resources in deployment and ongoing maintenance.
2. **Heightened Security** With data never leaving Snowflake's secure environment, organizations can work with larger datasets and complex analytics operations in a safe and controlled manner.
3. **Purchase through the Marketplace** Shorten procurement process and take take advantage of programs like Marketplace Capacity Drawdown to use your committed capacity towards your purchase.