# Connecting your data sources

Once data has been prepared, a secure connection must be established between the client's data repositories and K. The preferred access model should be agreed upon between the client and Owkin during the pre-sales phase.

Three connectivity options are available:

* **Transfer to Owkin-managed storage** Data is transferred into an Owkin-managed environment where it is stored and served directly to K. This is the simplest option and is well suited for clients who prefer a fully managed approach.
* **Expose customer-managed storage** Data remains in the client's own infrastructure. The client provides the necessary credentials and configuration so that K can access the data remotely. This option preserves the client's existing data residency and governance controls.
* **Connect an existing data platform** K integrates directly with platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake, leveraging the client's existing governance policies and data pipelines. This is the preferred option for organizations that have already invested in a centralized data platform.

Once data has been prepared, a secure connection must be established between the client's data repositories and K. The preferred access model should be agreed upon between the client and Owkin during the pre-sales phase.

Three connectivity options are available:

* **Transfer to Owkin-managed storage** Data is transferred into an Owkin-managed environment where it is stored and served directly to K. This is the simplest option and is well suited for clients who prefer a fully managed approach.
* **Expose customer-managed storage** Data remains in the client's own infrastructure. The client provides the necessary credentials and configuration so that K can access the data remotely. This option preserves the client's existing data residency and governance controls.
* **Connect an existing data platform** K integrates directly with platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake, leveraging the client's existing governance policies and data pipelines. This is the preferred option for organizations that have already invested in a centralized data platform.