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Sachin Yadav
Sachin Yadav

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How Infometry’s Google Drive Connector Enhances Your ETL Pipelines

In today’s cloud-first world, data isn’t sitting in one place — it’s scattered across platforms, spreadsheets, and shared drives. And while Google Drive has become a go-to for storing business-critical data, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes often struggle to integrate with it effectively.

That’s where Infometry’s Google Drive Connector for Informatica IDMC comes in — a certified, no-code solution to streamline file integration and power your pipelines like never before.

The Challenge with Google Drive in ETL Workflows

Without a native connector, integrating files from Google Drive into your ETL pipelines means:

  • Manual uploads/downloads

  • File version mismatches

  • Siloed or inconsistent data

  • Risk of human error and delays

This doesn’t just slow you down — it limits the accuracy and agility of your business intelligence.

The Solution: Infometry’s Google Drive Connector for IDMC

Infometry’s connector is 100% Informatica Certified and built specifically for IDMC (Intelligent Data Management Cloud). It enables seamless, automated communication between Google Drive and IDMC pipelines — with zero coding required.

With this connector, Google Drive becomes a native source and target in your ETL architecture.

Key Features That Supercharge Your ETL Pipelines

1. Real-Time File Sync

Whether it’s a new sales report or marketing data sheet, your pipeline can automatically ingest the latest files — no more waiting on manual updates.

2. Broad File Support

Supports all common formats like .csv, .xlsx, .json, .pdf, .docx, and even Google-native file types.

3. Shared Drive & Team Drive Access

No limitations to “My Drive” — sync from Shared Drives and manage files across teams and business units.

4. Metadata & Permission Handling

Access file metadata, manage user permissions, and even retrieve comments and file revisions — directly within your ETL logic.

5. Secure & Scalable

Enterprise-grade OAuth 2.0 authentication, support for multiple environments, and unlimited file operations on a single license.

How It Enhances Your ETL Workflow

Here's how your pipeline changes with Infometry’s connector in place:

*ETL Stage
(#Manual file uploads)
Automated file sync from Drive
Transform
Delayed by outdated files
Real-time access to current data
Load
Risk of inconsistency
Reliable, scheduled updates to DBs

Who Benefits from This?
Data Engineers — Simplify file ingestion logic
BI Teams — Get faster access to trusted data
IT Leaders — Reduce manual touchpoints & improve governance
Business Analysts — Work with live, synced data across dashboards
Final Thoughts
In a world where data speed = competitive edge, your ETL pipelines can't afford to lag behind. Infometry’s Google Drive Connector for IDMC bridges the gap between cloud storage and data automation — making your workflows faster, cleaner, and smarter.
Ready to Upgrade Your Pipelines?
Start your FREE trial of Infometry’s Google Drive Connector today on the Informatica Marketplace
Or contact us to get your license activated.

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