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Details
- Salesforce has completed its $8 billion acquisition of Informatica, a prominent cloud data management and integration provider, expanding Salesforce’s reach in enterprise AI-driven solutions.
- The acquisition brings Informatica’s portfolio—including data cataloging, integration, governance, quality, privacy, metadata management, and master data management—into Salesforce’s platform.
- This move is set to enhance Agentforce 360 and Data 360, and will offer broader interoperability with MuleSoft and Tableau for comprehensive data and AI solutions.
- Salesforce expects the deal to be accretive to earnings within 12 months, a timeline faster than previously projected in its initial May 2025 announcement.
- The transaction stands out as one of the largest in 2025’s enterprise software sector, underscoring Salesforce’s strategy to offer an all-in-one data and AI transformation ecosystem.
Impact
By acquiring Informatica, Salesforce deepens its foothold in enterprise data management and fortifies its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI marketplace. The accelerated profitability timeline highlights efficient integration and strong demand for unified data governance in AI initiatives. This deal positions Salesforce as a premier single-vendor provider for enterprises pursuing large-scale, data-driven AI transformation.
