Dell ObjectScale vs IBM Public Cloud comparison

The compared Dell Technologies and IBM solutions aren't in the same category. Dell Technologies is ranked #7 in FaOS , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 5.4% mindshare in the category. IBM is ranked #19 in PSP , with an average rating of 6.5, and holds a 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Dell ObjectScale

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96% willing to recommend

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83% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell ObjectScale

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

File and Object Storage (7th)

IBM Public Cloud

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

PaaS Clouds (19th), IoT Platforms (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

Dell ObjectScale and IBM Public Cloud aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell ObjectScale is designed for File and Object Storage and holds a mindshare of 5.4%, down 8.2% compared to last year.
IBM Public Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on PaaS Clouds, holds 3.3% mindshare, up 3.2% since last year.

File and Object Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell ObjectScale	5.4%
MinIO	15.2%
Red Hat Ceph Storage	14.5%
Other	64.9%

File and Object Storage

PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Public Cloud	3.3%
Microsoft Azure	14.5%
Amazon AWS	13.6%
Other	68.6%

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Featured Reviews

Mahmoud Abuherra

Manager, Technical Services at AXS

Offers seamless protocol integration for diverse solutions with flexible API communication

We recommend Dell ECS to customers looking for GeoDrive, archiving, long-term retention solutions, or S3 protocol. It is proposed to sectors like government, education, and banking. Overall, I would rate Dell ECS eight out of ten, as it has shown a lot of enhancement compared to previous solutions like Centera and Atmos.

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Premnath Jaganathan

Product Manager at Uop Ipl

Affordability and security improve our cloud experience while learning new systems

I'm not working with any AI features in IBM Public Cloud, but they are in the process of building it.I am very satisfied with the security that IBM Public Cloud provides. I would rate IBM Public Cloud eight out of ten, where one is worst and ten is the best.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Some of the best features with Dell ECS are that it's scale-out storage with compatibility, which are the main drivers, along with very good support from Dell EMC that usually makes customers happy."

"Dell ECS provides compatibility between on-premises and cloud-based storage, supporting protocols such as S3, which is commonly used in cloud storage, enabling integration between on-premises storage and cloud storage."

"This product is very competitive."

"The setup was straightforward."

"The most valuable feature for me is off-site storage."

"We face very few hardware failures."

"The scalability is good."

"The tool is easy to use."

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"There is no installation for this product because it is a cloud product."

"What I like most in IBM Public Cloud is how easy it is to create serverless functions. They are called IBM functions, but in AWS, they are called Lambda functions. Those are pretty standard, and another thing I like the most is that you have fewer restrictions on the amount of data you can transfer across those functions. IBM Public Cloud is way more flexible than AWS. I also like that IBM Public Cloud is pretty straightforward to integrate. As long as you have all the tools IBM provides you, getting everything up and running is straightforward."

"For non-complex applications, the IBM Cloud works fine and the price is much lower than the competitors."

"The beauty of cloud service providers, especially public cloud service providers, is that they are scalable every time when you need them because their payment model is pay-as-you-go."

"It provides robust analytics and management tools to give customers complete visibility into their environment and infrastructure."

"One of the features that I really like about IBM Cloud is the flexibility where you can order your own hardware."

"The availability is second to none. Customer support is very good."

"It's straightforward, has a good environment and is cost-effective."

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Cons

"The solution could be more cost-effective and secure."

"The disaster recovery could be improved because there should be something in-built within the ECS. Search and recovery should be in-built. Right now, we have to use some external tools for performing the recovery itself. For example, we're using Atempo or deploying Golden Superna, so it has dependency on the external third party vendors."

"The graphical user interface should offer more options, and the documentation with respect to administration could be improved, as it is quite weak in this product."

"There are some limitations with integration with certain cloud providers, particularly with Google Cloud Platform in Saudi Arabia."

"Dell ECS needs to improve its performance."

"Dell ECS is not fully compatible with S3, as it supports around ninety percent of S3 APIs, which can be improved. Additionally, sometimes there is an issue with memory where it hangs, and they can improve garbage collection, which takes up a lot of space during cleanup."

"We have had issues when the ECS is expiring or the NetBackup is expiring images."

"In Taiwan, they don't have professional technical support."

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"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"It will be challenging to implement if you do not have any experience."

"Support could be improved."

"Recently, we just faced some issues with the operating system due to the end of life of CentOS 6...So, then the client wanted to try it out under AWS instead of IBM. In short, it has some complexities."

"It could be more secure."

"There is not a lot of support for this solution, which is something that needs to be improved."

"The product should offer more computing, similar to Amazon."

"The solution needs to be more autonomous. It should let the DL go to allow for more jobs on the cloud. It could have a better interface as well."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If I remember correctly, Dell ECS is an appliance, so if you buy Dell ECS, you also have to buy the hardware, while IBM is standalone software, so you can buy IBM as software only without needing to buy the hardware. On a scale of one to five, I'm rating the pricing for Dell ECS a four."

"The charges for this solution are made in blocks of models, which are purchased depending on what features an organization requires."

"We are not paying for the license at this stage."

"The price of Dell ECS should be reduced."

"It's a lease-based model, so it's capacity-based. We already negotiated the price a lot, but we're still doing that with Dell because somehow the product was not installed successfully, so there was a lot of struggle in the distributor territory between Dell and the environment itself. I would give the solution a 6 out of 10 for the pricing. There's a little room for improvement."

"Dell EMC ECS is too expensive."

"The solution's cost is quite reasonable."

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"IBM has a lesser price compared to other cloud service providers like Azure and AWS."

"The licensing fees are straightforward and predictable."

"In order to be competitive, you have to commit to a contract for at least one year, but you pay a fixed monthly fee."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"IBM Public Cloud is pretty cheap. They have an ongoing free tier that basically won't expire, so as long as your solution is small enough, you can have a test set that you can use for demos, which will cost you almost nothing."

"Pricing is not as fair as Amazon or Azure."

"We are using the trial version of this solution, so we have not paid anything."

"The price of IBM Cloud is very cheap compared to competitors AWS and Azure."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Government

University

16%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell EMC ECS?

The tool is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC ECS?

The pricing is moderate and at par with the market. As a service provider, we receive good margins, indicating a favorable price point.

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What needs improvement with Dell EMC ECS?

I cannot think of anything as an area for improvement with Dell ECS. I do not see any pricing or usability concerns.

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Which is preferable - IBM Public Cloud or Microsoft Azure?

IBM Public Cloud is IBM’s Platform-as-a-Service. It aims to provide organizations with a secure cloud environment to manage data and applications. One of the features we like is the cloud activity ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Public Cloud?

The prices are relatively lower compared to others. It is a good option for medium-sized businesses. However, businesses should also consider other vendors to ensure they meet their specific securi...

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What needs improvement with IBM Public Cloud?

The connectivity and speed of IBM Public Cloud are much lower compared to the competition.

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

EMC ECS, Dell EMC Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS)

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Overview

Dell ObjectScale is a next-generation S3 object storage platform known for scalability, performance, and efficiency. It integrates with Dell EMC products, combining hardware and software for seamless user experience in the AI era.

Dell ObjectScale implements the S3 protocol, integrating smoothly with Dell EMC solutions like ISILON. Its architecture supports data compression and interoperates with multiple protocols for enhanced performance. Enterprise features include immutability, geo-replication, and user-friendly management. However, it needs better integration with other systems, enhanced security, and disaster recovery. Write performance and scalability improvements, competitive pricing, and documentation enhancements are key areas for progress. The interface could be more straightforward, with more remote management features and native analytics.

What features does Dell ObjectScale offer?

S3 Protocol Implementation: Brings industry-standard access with wide application compatibility
Seamless Dell EMC Integration: Ensures stability and ease of use with existing systems
Data Compression and Protocol Interoperability: Enhances performance and storage efficiency
Immutability and Geo-Replication: Provides enterprise-level data protection
Optimized Pricing: Balances cost with comprehensive support

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Scalability: Supports expanding data requirements effectively
Integration Flexibility: Works with many existing systems for better interoperability
Ease of Management: Streamlines hardware and software operations
Enterprise-Level Features: Delivers advanced protection and efficiency

Industries leverage Dell ObjectScale for cloud-based object storage, archiving, and backups. It's favored for unstructured data management, CCTV integration, and document archiving. Strong in data analytics, it integrates well with high-capacity applications, enhancing data retention strategies across fields.

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IBM Cloud is a full-stack cloud platform that spans public, private and hybrid environments. Build with a robust suite of advanced data and AI tools, and draw on deep industry expertise to help you on your journey to the cloud.

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Sample Customers

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Uvionics Tech, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Alpha Modus, Inventive, Web Business Consulting, FindBrok, SilverHook Powerboats, United Way of Allegheny County

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