OUR STORY

Expertise-driven innovation

Founded in 2022 by industry veterans with decades of experience in enterprise IT, data integration, and critical infrastructure projects, Porifera was built to solve a problem we’ve seen firsthand: the growing complexity and cost of collecting and managing data across diverse environments.

At Porifera, our mission is simple yet essential — to put control back in the hands of enterprises. We help organizations own, manage, and govern their data assets independently of vendor constraints, through a platform purpose-built for today’s IT, OT, and IoT realities.

Our Vision

“To be one of the global leaders in data collection and integration, revolutionizing the industry by empowering enterprises to harness the full potential of their data. We strive to build trust through integrity, honesty, and respect, while delivering cutting-edge technology that drives growth and success for our customers.”

Our Mission

“To empower enterprises across industries with our innovative technology-agnostic data collection and integration platform that ensures fixed costs, true data ownership, uninterrupted operations, and real-time access to data assets enabling Porifera’s customers to thrive in the era of big data.”

Our Values

“At Porifera, we are committed to integrity, honesty, and respect. We ensure that every interaction is grounded in ethical practices, transparent communication, and a genuine regard for others, fostering trust and strong relationships with our customers and partners.”

 

Why, What, and How

Revolutionize Your Data Management with Porifera

Recent statistics reveal a significant shift in data pricing models: from 70% of companies offering pay-per-use models in 2018 to only 30% in 2023. This trend underscores a growing disconnect between customer needs and vendor pricing structures. [Source: Gartner Report on Data Pricing Trends, 2023]

At the core of the issue is the principle of data ownership. Customers should not be charged based on data volume, as every piece of data belongs to its creator. Charging based on data size creates a conflict of interest and undermines customer rights.

Porifera addresses this by providing a technology-agnostic platform that restores data control to customers. Our mission is to empower businesses to manage and access their data on their terms, free from unfair pricing and vendor constraints. Porifera champions data as a protected resource, not a commodity for exploitation.

Clear Rules. No Surprises.

Porifera Customer Commitment Charter

You Own and Control It

Runs on your infrastructure. No lock-in, no vendor interference, and no service disruption—even if you stop paying.

Your Data Stays Yours

No customer data is collected. Only minimal runtime telemetry—sent only with your approval and can be disabled anytime.

Transparent and Fixed Pricing

Fixed price per license tier. No usage-based charges, hidden fees, or tier changes unless your business grows significantly.

Free and Fair Upgrades

All updates are free. Your license stays valid and unrestricted—even without a support subscription.

Respectful Partnerships

Partner tiers are strictly enforced. No exceptions, favoritism, or special deals.

Ethics in Everything

No dark patterns or upsells. Clear contracts, transparent limitations, and development guided by integrity.

Meet our team

Leadership and Founders

Marwan Salem
Founder CEO
Sherif Elmetainy
Co-founder
& Head of Development

Experience a meticulously structured and balanced
enterprise-vendor data journey

Join us on a transformative journey as we disrupt the state of enterprise data. By restoring the balance of power between customers and vendors, we ensure your data remains under your control, eliminate hidden costs, and empower you to unlock the value of your data assets from vendor lock-in.

Contact us today to learn how Porifera can help you unify, control, and access your data in real time. Or request a demo to see our platform in action!