May 27, 2025:
Salesforce Acquires Informatica for AI Boost - Salesforce has acquired Informatica for $8 billion to enhance its AI and data capabilities, paying $25 per share for Informatica's stock. Informatica, founded in 1993, serves over 5,000 global customers. This acquisition aims to boost Salesforce's AI infrastructure, assisting AI agents to operate more effectively.
CEO Marc Benioff described the deal as a transformational step for enterprise-grade AI integration. This move follows Salesforce's $1.9 billion acquisition of Own Company, underlining its focus on data management and security.
