Informatica Paves the Way for Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation with Cloud Solutions

Saudi Arabia is poised to revolutionize its tourism and service sectors, offering a “world-class experience” powered by cloud-based digital solutions. This transformation is being spearheaded by a key partnership with enterprise software developer Informatica.

Cloud Data Management: The Backbone of Digital Transformation

Informatica’s cloud data management platform empowers businesses to harness the true potential of their information and artificial intelligence (AI). By connecting and managing data across diverse cloud and hybrid systems, Informatica facilitates the implementation of modern business strategies.

Amit Walia, CEO of Informatica, spoke at the inaugural Informatica Summit Saudi Arabia 2024, highlighting the crucial role cloud technology plays in driving digital transformation, especially when coupled with AI. He emphasized that robust cloud infrastructure is essential for enabling these advancements.

Informatica’s Commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Digital Journey

Walia expressed confidence that Informatica’s expansion in Saudi Arabia would be unlike any other, surpassing even its growth in Europe. The company is set to open its first office in the Kingdom, solidifying its presence in the region.

Partnership for Secure and Standardized Data Management

Informatica is collaborating with Google Cloud to establish a secure regional data delivery infrastructure. Additionally, partnerships with global system integrators and local agencies aim to standardize governance and privacy practices throughout the country.

Walia underscored the significance of this collaboration: “It’s a very deep partnership… our goal here in the Kingdom is to make sure that all of our cloud platforms for data management are available locally.”

Data Management: The Unsung Hero of AI

Walia concluded by emphasizing the importance of data management in the age of AI. He stressed that while AI is powerful, it can only deliver value when paired with high-quality data.

“Informatica has been doing data management for 30 years,” Walia said. “We’ve been the number one company that does that at scale. Our platform runs 92 trillion transactions a month and grows 100 percent every year.”

Informatica’s launch of its AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud platform in Saudi Arabia marks a groundbreaking step for the Kingdom. This initiative, along with the establishment of a regional data center, positions Informatica to be a key player in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation journey.