Informatica World, Las Vegas, May 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informatica Corporation (Nasdaq:INFA), the world's number one independent provider of data integration software, today ushered in the "all things data" era. Speaking at the 14th Annual Informatica World conference in Las Vegas, chairman and chief executive officer, Sohaib Abbasi, showcased the potential of data to transform organizations and to gain a competitive advantage. Abbasi also presented Informatica's new platform - the Intelligent Data Platform - designed to deliver the next generation applications for the data-centric world.
Watch Sohaib Abbasi's Informatica World 2014 keynote here.
"Today, we collect and consume more data in more ways than ever before - cloud services, social media and mobile devices," highlighted Abbasi. "And, with the internet-of-things, we even collect and consume machine data from devices such as cars, watches and household appliances. Big data is becoming a board-level priority for most organizations. The Intelligent Data Platform will help you build and deliver the next generation data-centric applications to realize the potential of big data."
Abbasi described the technology trends that are creating new opportunities including hybrid computing, universal master data, big data and data security.
Hybrid Computing
"IT organizations are transforming from managing on-premise applications to managing a hybrid portfolio, integrating new Cloud services and on-premise applications," highlighted Abbasi. "The latest Informatica Cloud release delivers a powerful Cloud Designer for both hybrid data integration and hybrid process orchestration. Using Informatica, IT organizations can leverage their most important asset - data - regardless of whether the data is managed on-premise or in the Cloud."
Universal Master Data
Abbasi continued, "The role of MDM is expanding from a 'Hub of Master Data' for on-premise transaction applications to an 'Internet of Master Data' for on-premise applications, Cloud services and even social media. For example, the relationships between customers and products are not just based on transactions, but also based on social media sentiments and mobile locations. MDM 10 will include built-in intelligence to automatically infer interaction relationships such as influencers by matching transactions with social relationships."
Big Data and Next-Generation Analytics
"Business users expect direct access to data from any analytic tool they choose; yet this access remains too complicated and cumbersome," Abbasi stated. "Later this year, Informatica will deliver our latest offering, code named Project Springbok, designed for business users to become more self-sufficient. With intelligent guidance and crowd-sourced best practices to easily prepare the data, Project Springbok will empower business users to simply access data from the analytic tool they choose."
Data Security
"The traditional defense to secure the perimeters against intruders is no longer sufficient," commented Abbasi. "In the new world of pervasive computing - with Cloud services, mobile devices and sensors everywhere - there is no perimeter. And, the impact of data breaches is devastating - hurting brands and reputations. Our new offering, Project Secure@Source, addresses this board-level priority - securing data by identifying sensitive data, assessing risks and protecting information assets."
Intelligent Data Platform
"Today, we are announcing the culmination of two decades of engineering: the industry's first Intelligent Data Platform!" stated Abbasi. "The Intelligent Data Platform is enduring, comprehensive and omni-purpose. The enduring foundation is the industry's only virtual data machine, Vibe. By offering "Map Once. Deploy Anywhere." Vibe lets you seamlessly leverage new computing platforms. The data infrastructure layer provides comprehensive industry-leading services to manage your data. Finally, the data intelligence layer features in-depth knowledge and machine learning to repurpose your work across multiple initiatives - hybrid integration, universal MDM, big data and data security."
Resources:
- Please visit the New Thinking website to learn more about the Informatica Intelligent Data Platform.
- Customers and partners voice support for the Informatica Intelligent Data Platform and new product initiatives
- Watch the video blog about Project Secure@Source.
- Read Marge Breya's, Informatica's CMO's, thoughts on the Intelligent Data Platform on Informatica's Perspectives blog.
Tweet this: Sohaib Abbasi @InformaticaCorp CEO ushers in new era of All Things Data with Intelligent Data Platform #INFA14 http://bit.ly/1mo2MdP
About Informatica
Informatica Corporation (Nasdaq:INFA) is the world's number one independent provider of data integration software. Organizations around the world rely on Informatica to realize their information potential and drive top business imperatives. Informatica Vibe, the industry's first and only embeddable virtual data machine (VDM), powers the unique "Map Once. Deploy Anywhere." capabilities of the Informatica Platform. Worldwide, over 5,000 enterprises depend on Informatica to fully leverage their information assets from devices to mobile to social to big data residing on-premise, in the Cloud and across social networks. For more information, call +1 650-385-5000 (1-800-653-3871 in the U.S.), or visit www.informatica.com. Connect with Informatica at http://www.facebook.com/InformaticaCorporation, http://www.linkedin.com/company/informatica and http://twitter.com/InformaticaCorp.
###
Note: Informatica, Intelligent Data Platform, Informatica Platform, Informatica Cloud, PowerCenter, Secure@Source and Vibe are trademarks or registered trademarks of Informatica Corporation in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other company and product names may be trade names or trademarks of their respective owners.
This press release includes forward looking statements, such as our growth and market opportunities, our plans for our products and services, the availability and value of our products and services, demand for our products and services, and our expectations regarding future industry trends. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made in this press release. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, you should review our recent SEC filings, including our most recent report on Form 10-Q. Copies of these documents may be obtained from the SEC, by contacting our investor relations department or from our investor relations website at www.informatica.com/investor. All information provided in this press release is as of May 14, 2014, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this press release as a result of new information or future events. In addition, the development, release and timing of any product or functionality described today remain at the sole discretion of Informatica and should not be relied upon in making a purchasing decision, nor as a representation, warranty or commitment to deliver specific products or functionality in the future.
A photo accompanying this release is available at:
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=25380
