Firebolt opens Singapore hub to boost data & AI in APAC
Firebolt has announced the establishment of a new regional hub in Singapore to support growth and demand for data and AI initiatives across the Asia Pacific region.
The new Singapore hub will serve a diverse customer base, including Fortune 500 companies, and is designed to support engineering teams managing analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. This expansion is a response to increasing demand for analytical infrastructure that can support large-scale, real-time applications throughout the region.
Leadership appointment
Central to this regional expansion is the appointment of Deepak Ajmani as Head of Asia & ANZ. Ajmani brings over two decades of technology industry experience, having previously held leadership positions at Oracle, Dell, Google, and, most recently, serving as Vice President of A/NZ & Emerging Markets at Confluent. He is recognised for his expertise in enterprise data and cloud strategies and for building go-to-market teams across Asia Pacific.
"Organisations across APAC are pushing the limits of analytics and AI workloads," said Deepak Ajmani. "Firebolt's ability to process massive volumes of data at low latency and high concurrency - all while optimising for cost - is a game-changer. I'm excited to partner with forward-thinking companies across the region to unlock new possibilities with Firebolt."
Ajmani's appointment is expected to help Firebolt accelerate its growth in key sectors such as financial services, eCommerce, and technology, strengthening the company's capacity to meet the specific needs of the region's organisations.
Technical characteristics
Firebolt's platform is designed for engineers operating mission-critical analytics and AI workloads, with a focus on price and performance. Using Postgres SQL compatibility and native Iceberg support, the system allows for low-latency analytics, scalable batch extract-load-transform (ELT), and handling of AI workloads.
Current market context
Firebolt's expansion to Singapore takes place in the context of heightened investment in AI-driven analytics, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms optimised for cost. The company has reported that demand in the Asia Pacific is growing at a faster rate than in any other region where it operates. Earlier in the year, Firebolt also began operations in Bangalore and has since made a number of executive appointments.
"We're seeing demand in APAC accelerate faster than in any other market we've entered," said Sandeep Mathur, Managing Director of APAC. "With Deepak joining the team, we're well-positioned to meet the region's surging need for analytical infrastructure that can power the next generation of real-time applications."
Firebolt reports that its technology offers low-latency, high concurrency, and AI-ready capabilities for a range of enterprises, addressing the need for efficient and scalable analytical processing as organisations continue to invest in digital transformation initiatives.
Strategic direction
In discussing the company's mission, Hemanth Vedagarbha, President at Firebolt, highlighted the focus on performance and flexibility for engineers using analytical databases.
"Our mission is to give engineers an analytical database that delivers unmatched performance, flexibility, and control," added Hemanth Vedagarbha, President at Firebolt. "Deepak's track record in scaling high-performing businesses and teams will be instrumental as we enter our next phase of growth, ensuring we deliver greater efficiency and value across the region."
Firebolt's ongoing presence in the Asia Pacific is intended to enable businesses in a variety of industries to manage high-volume data workloads efficiently, particularly as AI adoption continues to grow.
