AWS Data Exchange is a data sharing service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It facilitates the exchange of data between data providers and data consumers, allowing organizations to discover, subscribe to, and use third-party data sets for various purposes.

Key Features

  • Data Catalog: Data Exchange offers a catalog of data products from various providers, making it easy to discover and access data.

  • Subscription Model: Data consumers can subscribe to data products, and updates are automatically delivered to subscribers.

  • Data Quality and Licensing: Providers can specify data quality and licensing terms for their products.

  • Integration: It integrates with AWS services like Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, and Amazon CloudWatch.

  • Data Governance: Data Exchange supports data governance and access control to protect data.

Use Cases

  • Data Monetization: Organizations can monetize their data by offering it as a product on Data Exchange.

  • Data Enrichment: Data consumers use Data Exchange to enrich their datasets with third-party data.

  • Marketplace for Data: It serves as a marketplace for data providers and consumers to transact data.

Pricing

AWS Data Exchange pricing varies based on data product subscription costs and data transfer fees. Detailed pricing information can be found on the AWS website.

Getting Started

To get started with AWS Data Exchange, you can visit the official AWS Data Exchange documentation for guides on using the service.

AWS Data Exchange simplifies the process of sharing and accessing third-party data, fostering data-driven decision-making.