Informatica Celebrates 20 Years of iLabs in India, Driving AI-Powered Data Management Innovation

Informatica (NYSE: INFA), a leader in AI-powered cloud data management, has marked the 20th anniversary of its research and development center, iLabs, in Bangalore. Established in 2003, iLabs is the company’s largest global R&D hub, employing nearly half of Informatica’s 5,000 workforce across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The center encompasses various business units, including product development and customer success.

iLabs has played a crucial role in creating essential products for the enterprise data management sector, such as the Enterprise Data Catalog and the CLAIRE® AI engine. The recently launched CLAIRE GPT, set for general availability in October 2024, leverages natural language processing to enhance data management on Informatica’s Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) platform. With over $1 billion invested in R&D, iLabs has significantly influenced Informatica’s leadership in AI and cloud data management.

Amit Walia, CEO of Informatica, emphasized the importance of iLabs in India’s digital transformation, stating that it empowers enterprises to leverage data and AI effectively. The center is not just a development site but an innovation hub that addresses real-world data management challenges.

Informatica collaborates with over 80 companies in India, including major players like StarHealth and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, to facilitate their digital transformations. The company is committed to talent development through initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Program and partnerships with educational institutions, promoting skills training and internships.

Krishna Narasimhan, Managing Director of Informatica India, highlighted the dedication and talent of the iLabs team, which has been vital to the company’s success in AI and data management.

Client testimonials underscore the value of Informatica’s solutions. For instance, Shreshtha Gupta from NSDC noted that their partnership has enhanced data integration and reporting for effective skill development programs. Anish Agarwal from Dr. Reddy’s emphasized the importance of strategic data management in the evolving pharmaceutical landscape, enabled by Informatica’s platform. Rajnikant Gupta from Tata Consultancy Services praised their long-standing collaboration with Informatica, which has consistently focused on customer value.

Informatica’s continued investment in iLabs and talent development positions it as a key player in India’s technology landscape and global data management arena.