Cognizant Cloud Modernization Accelerator for Informatica

This document is a technical report detailing the Cognizant Cloud Modernization Accelerator for Informatica, which is designed to facilitate the migration of business and technical metadata from on-premise Informatica Axon/EDC systems to the Informatica CDGC platform. The report outlines the challenges faced during the data governance modernization journey, emphasizing that the migration process is not a simple lift-and-shift operation but requires manual activities such as assessment, configuration, migration, and validation. The accelerator automates these processes, providing a user-friendly interface to minimize manual intervention. Key features include automated extraction of metadata, preparation and transformation of assets, and validation of the migration process. The report also highlights the significant benefits of using the accelerator, including a reduction in manual efforts by 40-60%, cost savings, and faster deployment times. Additionally, it discusses Cognizant's broader AI and analytics practice, which supports clients in modernizing their data foundations and leveraging AI-driven solutions.