IBM InfoSphere Information Server Reviews

Vendor: IBM

4.2 out of 5

7 reviews
100% willing to recommend

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What is IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is a market-leading data integration platform which includes a family of products that enable you to understand, cleanse, monitor, transform, and deliver data, as well as to collaborate to bridge the gap between business and IT. InfoSphere Information Server provides massively parallel processing (MPP) capabilities to deliver a highly scalable and flexible integration platform that handles a variety of data volumes (big, small, and everything in between).

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IBM InfoSphere Information Server is the #7 ranked solution in top Metadata Management solutions and #31 ranked solution in top Data Integration Tools. PeerSpot users give IBM InfoSphere Information Server an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is most commonly compared to SSIS: IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs SSIS. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 80% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 22% of all views.

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UmeshKumar1

Business Analyst Team Lead at Accenture

IBM InfoSphere Information Server has multiple tools in that product suite. However, we mainly use it as an integration tool I have been using IBM InfoSphere Information Server for approximately five years. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable. IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be…

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reviewer2301591

Lead Software Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required. In our company, we are presently in the process of doing a PoC phase since we have the solution currently deployed on an on-premises model. My company expects to deploy the solution on a private cloud, but most of the options that we get to see are from public clouds, like AWS, Azure, and Google. The challenge related to the solution stems from the fact that it is difficult to find private cloud support for the product.

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Todd Robinson

Data Analytics Architect at Covenant Technology Partners LLC

We use this solution for enterprise-level Data Integration This solution has reduced the time it takes for ETL. We took an existing Teradata ETL application from three days to eight minutes. The most valuable feature of this solution is the Parallel Extender. We would like to have a server…

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IBM InfoSphere Information Server mindshare

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As of March 2025, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere Information Server in the Data Integration category stands at 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Valuable Features

Highlights of IBM InfoSphere Information Server include implementing SCDs using SCD stage or Change Capture, RCP, multiple instance jobs, and handling partitioned databases. Users appreciate bulk loads, parameter sets, and data partitioning for flexibility and performance. Parallel Extender stands out as a valuable feature. Integration with various technologies and DataStage administration for upgrade information are also favored functionalities.

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable."
"The integration with different technologies is the most valuable feature."

Room for Improvement

IBM InfoSphere Information Server requires enhanced index handling in connector stages and a lightweight engine. Scratch disk usage can lead to failures, and training with GUI wizards for developers is suggested. Improvement is needed in technical support and cloud options, particularly private cloud support. Organizations are exploring its cloud potential but find current options mainly in public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google. A server version of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is also desired.

"There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required."
"IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be more scalable. It should have the option to change the configuration to run on a single, non-multiple node, or multi-threading processing."
"Their technical support needs improvement."

Pricing

"The licensing cost of IBM InfoSphere Information Server depends on how many users there are."

Service and Support

Customer service for IBM InfoSphere Information Server has mixed feedback. Some users find it excellent, while others describe it as poor. Technical support is generally perceived as excellent to fair. Issues such as job migration problems are addressed promptly when tickets are opened with IBM. Additionally, some companies benefit from a dedicated IBM support team assisting them when issues arise.

Deployment

IBM InfoSphere Information Server's initial setup is described as medium complexity due to various options and license limitations. Users find the process straightforward with clear documentation, allowing smooth installation without issues. Some companies are in the PoC phase, without strict deadlines. Customizable installations are available, aiding in flexible deployments.

Scalability

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is seen as highly flexible and scalable, yet some desire enhanced scalability options. They emphasize the need for configurable settings to support single or multi-node operations. While some rate scalability positively, rating it seven out of ten indicates room for improvement compared to competitors like Informatica. User experiences highlight concerns with certain features, suggesting further improvements could enhance its scalability and configuration capabilities for organizations with significant user bases.

Stability

Users express satisfaction with IBM InfoSphere Information Server's stability. There is minor concern about job locks influenced by internet speed, but no other problems mentioned. The performance is consistently good, and some users rate its stability as ten out of ten. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is considered stable by users.

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Financial Services Firm

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Insurance Company

10%

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IBM InfoSphere Information Server was previously known as InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server customers

Canadian National Railway Company, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce, Swedish Armed Forces, BG RCI, Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., University of Arizona, Biogrid Australia