Bold Names Are AI Agents the Future of Business? Salesforce Is Betting $8 Billion on It
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Jul 25, 2025 
Amit Walia, CEO of Informatica and a leader in data management solutions, dives into the exciting world of AI and its transformative potential for businesses. He discusses Informatica's pivotal role in helping major corporations like Toyota handle massive data and Salesforce's groundbreaking $8 billion acquisition of the company. Walia highlights the challenges organizations face in AI adoption and emphasizes the importance of proper data infrastructure. Tune in for insights on navigating the hype around AI and the future of personalized customer interactions!
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Informatica's Core Role
- Informatica helps enterprises unify and organize disorganized data for better decision-making and customer understanding.
- They serve large global customers, turning complex data landscapes into actionable insights.
AI Adoption Hindered by Data Challenges
- Enterprises are eager for AI but face a major obstacle in preparing their internal data effectively.
- Compliance and accuracy needs slow AI adoption in critical industries like pharma or finance.
The Necessity of Data Preparation for AI
- Generative AI models require well-prepared, organized data, not just raw data dumps.
- Feeding unorganized data causes AI to hallucinate, leading to unreliable results.
