Informatica, a leading enterprise in the realm of cloud data management, has initiated the Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC) in Saudi Arabia, marking a first for the nation. This includes the strategic placement of a new Point of Delivery (PoD) in Riyadh, signifying the company’s dedication to support local, scalable, cloud-first data management initiatives. This development enhances Informatica’s influence in the Middle East, following its initial regional PoD establishment in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2023.
The company’s investment is a strategic move in line with the Saudi government’s Vision 2030, which aims to digitally empower the economy. The new PoD’s launch is anticipated to speed up the transition of government entities from conventional IT frameworks to secure, cloud-based systems.
According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the cloud computing industry in Saudi Arabia is projected to double in the next three years, contributing an additional USD 13.3 billion to the national GDP. Informatica’s expansion is expected to play a pivotal role in transforming Riyadh into a hub for data-driven innovation that promotes both economic and digital advancement throughout the Kingdom.
The establishment of a regional PoD in Riyadh enables Informatica to offer better support to local partners and organizations, ensuring compliance with regional regulations as they utilize the company’s cloud data management platform.
Jitesh Ghai, Chief Product Officer, Informatica stated: ‘Saudi Arabia is rapidly progressing towards becoming a pivotal technology hub in the Middle East, laying a robust foundation for cloud capabilities to achieve its Vision 2030 goals. With our substantial presence in cloud, data, and AI within the Kingdom, we are equipping organizations with a local AI-driven data infrastructure to power their cloud-based technology solutions. This will empower them to harness the full potential of their data, while maintaining stringent security, governance, and regional compliance. We are honored to contribute to the Kingdom’s emergence as a global frontrunner in digital technologies, addressing the growing demand for cloud services across the region and beyond.’
The IDMC from Informatica is an all-encompassing, cloud-native data management solution that empowers enterprises to manage, visualize, and collaborate on their data, irrespective of its location. Leveraging the power of CLAIRE® AI, the company’s AI technology, IDMC accelerates innovation and boosts productivity at scale. With the introduction of the KSA PoD, customers will gain access to a wide spectrum of services, including the Cloud Data Marketplace, which is designed to enhance data sharing, productivity, and enable more informed decision-making.
Informatica has transformed the landscape of enterprise cloud data management by leveraging data and AI. Its pioneering platform, the IDMC, is an all-encompassing data management solution, powered by the CLAIRE® AI. This platform facilitates the connection, management, and unification of data across any system, democratizing data access and enabling businesses to modernize and advance strategically. Informatica serves clients in roughly 100 countries, including 86 of the Fortune 100, to spearhead data-driven digital transformations.