Infogix, a leading provider of data management tools, has acquired Datum, a SAP partner. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Through this acquisition, Infogix enhances its industry-leading data governance framework with several key elements of Datum’s proven Information Value Management framework. Furthermore, it adds prepackaged, outcome driven use cases to drive greater value for customers.
Its position in Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management evidences Datum’s expertise in that area. It will help to further drive customer success.
The acquisition also expands Infogix’s footprint in new markets. These include consumer products, chemicals, manufacturing, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Data governance and metadata management are mission-critical capabilities.
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“Datum has deep domain expertise in helping organizations develop and execute on data governance strategies. The result is tangible business value,” said Early Stephens, CEO of Infogix. “After experiencing fast-paced growth, the acquisition is another example of how Infogix continues to invest in developing differentiated offerings. We aim to revolutionize the way we help organizations govern, manage and use data, while giving them the power to trust their decisions.”
“We are really excited for what this means to our customers and partners. Infogix has deep development expertise, a heritage of customer success in data and a broad international footprint. All of these allow us to scale the best of both organizations. Our aim is to serve the metadata management and data governance market more effectively,” said Will Crump, CEO of Datum.
Beyond governance, data quality, data prep, analysis and other products, Infogix offers innovative, strategic consulting for the Office of Data and strategic data supply chain management, as well as professional services to help clients with data strategy formulation, program initiation, platform implementation and training.
Date: December 26, 2018
Source: E3magazine