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International Partnership for Software Excellence: Exasol and adesso Launch Exasol Tech Hub in Chennai, India

adesso, Germany’s largest IT service provider, and Exasol, supplier of the world’s most powerful Analytics Engine, have jointly announced the opening of the Exasol Tech Hub in Chennai. The new site, operated by adesso India, brings top software engineers together with the shared goal of advancing the Exasol Analytics Engine. The Hub's primary focus is on developing native AI functions that process complex data more efficiently, allowing for swift decision-making. Through this partnership and by establishing a presence in Chennai, both companies are laying the foundation for continued global expansion.

The new Tech Hub stands as a testament to the two companies’ joint commitment to product innovation and software excellence. By enhancing the Exasol Analytics Engine, the partners aim to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) seamlessly into every stage of the analytics lifecycle: from intelligent workload optimization and automated performance tuning to AI-assisted data preparation and insight generation. Following a comprehensive modernisation, the engine will soon deliver large-scale, AI-ready analytics. Organisations will benefit from accelerated decision-making, reduced operating costs, and scalable analytics within secure on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

At Exasol Tech Hub, highly-trained Indian software talent meets adesso’s renowned delivery expertise and proven project experience. As part of this initiative, the partners are developing:

  • AI-native functions and data types: Adding vectors and semantic search (for RAG), enriching SQL usability, and evolving the UDF framework to power modern, unstructured, and assistive analytics.
  • Cloud-native deployment and elasticity: Introducing Kubernetes/Terraform support, alongside ARM portability, to facilitate dynamic scaling and broader, cost-effective platform coverage.
  • Ecosystem integrations: Building deep compatibility with the modern data stack (dbt Cloud, Airbyte, Dagster, Fivetran, Airflow) ensuring the Exasol Analytics Engine integrates seamlessly into end-to-end workflows.

Chennai, with its robust IT infrastructure, skilled workforce, and thriving culture of innovation, provides the perfect ecosystem for this expansion. Together, Exasol and adesso are committed to fostering an environment that encourages creativity, strengthens collaboration, and drives continuous improvements – empowering organisations to make better AI-driven and data-led decisions at scale.

Exasol and adesso celebrate the opening of the new Exasol Tech Hub in Chennai, India. In the front row, from left to right: Pramod Murali Dharan (Country Manager, adesso India), Jörg Tewes (CEO, Exasol), Mark Lohweber (CEO, adesso SE), Christine Bhosale (Chief People & Culture Officer, Exasol). (Image source: Exasol)

Exasol and adesso celebrate the opening of the new Exasol Tech Hub in Chennai, India. In the front row, from left to right: Pramod Murali Dharan (Country Manager, adesso India), Jörg Tewes (CEO, Exasol), Mark Lohweber (CEO, adesso SE), Christine Bhosale (Chief People & Culture Officer, Exasol). (Image source: Exasol)

“This strategic expansion underscores our focus on innovation and excellence,” stated Jörg Tewes, CEO of Exasol. “The India Tech Hub will significantly strengthen our core development capabilities. By integrating AI deeper into the Exasol Analytics Engine, we’ll deliver simpler, faster paths from raw data to high-impact insights.”

Jörg Tewes is CEO of Exasol. (Source: Exasol)

Jörg Tewes is CEO of Exasol. (Source: Exasol)

Mark Lohweber, CEO of adesso SE, added: “We are excited to support Exasol in establishing its Global Capability Center in India. This initiative is more than setting up operations it’s about creating an innovation hub that unites Exasol’s leading analytics technology with the global delivery expertise of adesso. Together, we are building AI-enabled analytics foundations that will deliver lasting value to enterprises worldwide.”

Mark Lohweber is CEO of adesso SE. (Source: adesso)

Mark Lohweber is CEO of adesso SE. (Source: adesso)


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