IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs SAS Data Management comparison

IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs. SAS Data Management

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Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere Information ...

Ranking in Data Integration

34th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Metadata Management (8th)

SAS Data Management

Ranking in Data Integration

39th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Quality (11th), Data Governance (25th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Data Management is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration

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UmeshKumar1

Business Analyst Team Lead at Accenture

Jun 21, 2022

Prompt support, reliable, but lacking scalability

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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Vivek Trivedi

Head finance transformation at Ahli United Bank Ksc

Jun 5, 2024

Has robust data governance capabilities and efficient financial alerting features

The platform's robust data governance capabilities ensure strong compliance with regulatory standards. Our dedicated data governance team is responsible for setting policies and monitoring data access and usage. Additionally, we have a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and an independent InfoSec team that work together to enforce these policies. This multi-layered approach ensures that data governance is effectively managed and compliant with all necessary regulations. It is integrated with SQL and Power BI servers for executive management dashboard reporting. This integration supports comprehensive data analysis and reporting needs, which was a key factor in our decision. The value of using vCenter lies in its comprehensive data infrastructure management. It significantly enhances our reporting, day-to-day decision-making, and analytics capabilities. Integrating SaaS with vCenter adds value by streamlining key functions and improving overall organizational efficiency. The solution can be considered expensive, particularly due to infrastructure, maintenance, and ownership costs. The long-term savings and efficiencies gained from using vCenter can justify the investment for large organizations. However, the high costs might not be justifiable for smaller organizations with less data and fewer resources. Conducting a thorough cost-benefit analysis based on the organization's specific needs and scale is recommended. I rate it an eight.

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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

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"This solution is extremely flexible and scalable."

"The integration with different technologies is the most valuable feature."

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable."

"I am impressed with the tool's ability to customize."

"This is an established product with powerful data analysis and varied options for user entry points."

"The platform's robust data governance capabilities ensure strong compliance with regulatory standards."

"The product offers very good flexibility."

"Its robustness is valuable. It is a full-fledged suite. We have a data warehouse model, and there are also a lot of data quality management tools. The repository and all other tools are there. So, it is a full package in terms of reporting tools."

"The solution is very stable. We haven't faced any issues with glitches or bugs. We haven't had any crashes."

"The technical support is excellent."

"If you compare it to SQL, the memory and development times are very quick."

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Cons

"This solution would benefit from the engine being made more lightweight."

"There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required."

"Their technical support needs improvement."

"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."

"Integration and cloud migration are areas where we see potential for improvement."

"I would like the tool to include the ability to automate the modifications of the integrations."

"Very little needs to improve but perhaps a nicer graphic interface and remaining competetive in the growing field of data analytics."

"We implemented it a while ago, and we are trying to improve the data delivery performance. We are looking into how to get faster and automated reporting. We would need better designs and workflows."

"The solution could use better documentation."

"With SAS Data Management, you have to purchase an external driver, configure all of the tables for all of the data that you will extract from Salesforce. It's not a straightforward process."

"One problem is accessing the data using a solution other than SAS. The SAS data, which we create in the SAS, cannot be accessed by other tools. We can't open those data in other applications. So we need to have that application in place."

"The pricing of the solution needs to be improved. They need to work to make it more affordable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The solution is expensive."

"While it is even free for personal use on the cloud, it can be expensive for desktop installations and enterprise use."

"The licensing model for vCenter is a perpetual license with yearly payments."

"The tool is a bit expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Government

13%

Insurance Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

30%

Computer Software Company

12%

Insurance Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

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 cu...

What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

I use IBM InfoSphere Information Server in retail banking for transformation purposes.

What do you like most about SAS Data Management?

I am impressed with the tool's ability to customize.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAS Data Management?

The licensing model for vCenter is a perpetual license with yearly payments. This model ensures continuous updates and support while managing initial setup costs.

What needs improvement with SAS Data Management?

Integration and cloud migration are areas where we see potential for improvement. A more seamless integration process and transitioning to a cloud-based environment would enhance user-friendliness ...

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Also Known As

InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server

SAS Data Management Platform, Data Management Platform, DataFlux

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Overview

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).

Every decision, every business move, every successful customer interaction - they all come down to high-quality, well-integrated data. If you don't have it, you don't win. SAS Data Management is an industry-leading solution built on a data quality platform that helps you improve, integrate and govern your data.

Sample Customers

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

Data Management, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Absa, Aegon, Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyAusgrid, Bank of Queensland, Bell, BMC Software, Canada Post, Ceska pojistovna, Chantecler, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Credit Guarantee Corporation, Cr_dito y Cauci‹n, Delaware State Police, Deutsche Lufthansa, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, DSM, Enerjisa, ERGO Insurance Group, Florida Department of Corrections, Generali Hellas, Gitanjali Group, Gloucestershire Constabulary, GS Home Shopping, HealthPartners, IAG New Zealand, iJET, Invacare, Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Los Angeles County, Miami Herald Media Company, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, New Zealand Ministry of Health, Nippon Paper, North Carolina Office of Information Technology Services, Orlando Magic, OTP Group, PITT OHIO, Plano Independent School District, RWE Poland, Spanish Air Force, Stockholm County Council, Telus, The Travel Corporation, Transitions Optical, Triad Analytic Solutions, UNIQA, US Census Bureau, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, West Midlands Police, XS Inc., Zenith Insurance

IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs. SAS Data Management