Informatica and Carnegie Mellon University partner to drive innovation in generative AI for data management
Carnegie Mellon University
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – April. 17, 2025 – Informatica (NYSE: INFA), a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, today announced a strategic partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) School of Computer Science, one of the world's foremost institutions for computer science and artificial intelligence research. The collaboration brings together Informatica’s deep industry expertise and CMU’s academic leadership to advance the development and application of generative AI (GenAI) technologies for data management.
By combining Informatica’s AI-driven innovations with CMU’s cutting-edge research, the partnership aims to accelerate breakthroughs in GenAI-powered data management, particularly within Informatica’s CLAIRE® AI suite. Key areas of focus will include:
- AI-Driven Automation – Advancing the use of GenAI to automate and accelerate data management processes, reducing costs, complexity and time to value of data management.
- Metadata-Driven Agentic AI – Developing AI-based automation for multi-source enterprise GenAI applications, enabling businesses to deploy advanced AI solutions that access data from diverse sources with ease.
- Optimized AI Training & Inference – Innovating new approaches to enhance training and inference efficiency in multi-model enterprise environments, ensuring the best price-to-performance ratio for global, distributed GenAI applications.
"Our partnership with Carnegie Mellon University underscores Informatica’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with generative AI in data management," said Rik Tamm-Daniels, Group Vice President of Strategic Ecosystems at Informatica. "By uniting our expertise with CMU's research excellence, we are pioneering AI-driven innovations that will redefine enterprise data management. These advancements will be embedded within CLAIRE GPT and CLAIRE AI Copilot, bringing transformative benefits to our customers and the industry at large."
Martial Hebert, dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science, praised the collaboration, stating, "Partnerships between academia and industry are essential for driving meaningful advancements in artificial intelligence. By working with Informatica, we can explore real-world applications of generative AI while providing valuable research and hands-on learning opportunities for our students and faculty. This collaboration will contribute to AI breakthroughs that shape the future of technology."
The findings from this research initiative will further enhance Informatica's Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC) platform, equipping enterprises with next-generation AI capabilities to build robust, scalable and AI-ready data foundations. Additionally, the partnership will contribute key innovations to the broader AI research community, reinforcing Informatica's position as a trailblazer in generative AI.
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About Informatica
Informatica (NYSE: INFA), a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, brings data and AI to life by empowering businesses to realize the transformative power of their most critical assets. We have created a new category of software, the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC). IDMC is an end-to-end data management platform, powered by CLAIRE® AI, that connects, manages and unifies data across any multi-cloud or hybrid system, democratizing data and enabling enterprises to modernize and advance their business strategies. Customers in approximately 100 countries, including more than 80 of the Fortune 100, rely on Informatica to drive data-led digital transformation. Informatica. Where data and AI come to life.
FAU designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
Florida Atlantic University
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Edoardo Persichetti, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and director of the Center for Cryptology and Information Security within the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
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Florida Atlantic University has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and its partners in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). This prestigious designation, awarded through the academic year 2030, affirms the university’s leadership and innovation in the field of cybersecurity research at the doctoral level.
This recognition places FAU among an elite group of institutions nationwide that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to cutting-edge research in cyber defense and security. The CAE-R designation is awarded to universities whose programs meet rigorous academic and research standards set by the NSA and are aligned with the nation’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity.
“This designation is a powerful affirmation of the strength and impact of our research and academic programs in cybersecurity,” said Valery E. Forbes, Ph.D., the dean of the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “It highlights our faculty’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of cyber science, and our students’ ability to conduct high-impact research that directly addresses some of the most pressing national security challenges of our time. We are not only advancing the field of cybersecurity but also equipping the next generation of thought leaders and innovators who will serve as the architects of tomorrow’s defended digital infrastructure.”
As a designated CAE-R institution, FAU is positioned to expand its role in shaping the future of cyber research through deeper collaboration with federal agencies, increased access to research funding, and continued innovation in key areas such as cyber threat intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, and emerging digital technologies. The designation not only reflects the strength of the university’s faculty and doctoral programs but enhances opportunities for students to engage in federally relevant research and pursue careers in national defense and cybersecurity.
“I am both proud and deeply humbled by this designation,” said Edoardo Persichetti, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and director of the Center for Cryptology and Information Security within the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “This recognition reflects years of collaborative effort across our faculty, researchers and students who are passionately committed to advancing cybersecurity knowledge and practice. It affirms the national impact of our research and the trust placed in us to contribute meaningfully to the country’s cyber defense capabilities. Being recognized through 2030 is not just an honor – it’s a responsibility we take very seriously, and it motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in this critical field.”
The NCAE-C program is managed by the National Cryptologic School at the NSA and operates in close partnership with several key federal agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The program office also collaborates with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through the National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer (DoD-CIO), and U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM).
The mission of the NCAE-C program is to build and sustain a collaborative cybersecurity educational framework across community colleges and universities nationwide. This initiative seeks to establish rigorous standards for cybersecurity curricula and academic excellence, foster the development of competencies among both students and faculty, promote community outreach and leadership in professional development, and integrate cybersecurity practices throughout institutional disciplines. Additionally, the program encourages active engagement in addressing the complex challenges facing cybersecurity education today.
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About Florida Atlantic University:
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, Florida Atlantic serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the Southeast Florida coast. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Through the coexistence of access and excellence, Florida Atlantic embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish. Florida Atlantic is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution, ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report, and holds the designation of “R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Florida Atlantic shares this status with less than 5% of the nearly 4,000 universities in the United States. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.
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