IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs SAS Federation Server comparison

The compared IBM and SAS solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #31 in DI , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.9% mindshare in the category. SAS is ranked #6 in DV , and holds a 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere Information ...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (31st), Metadata Management (7th)

SAS Federation Server

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Virtualization (6th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Data Integration and Access solutions, they serve different purposes. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 0.9%, up 0.7% compared to last year.
SAS Federation Server, on the other hand, focuses on Data Virtualization, holds 2.9% mindshare, up 1.9% since last year.

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UmeshKumar1

Business Analyst Team Lead at Accenture

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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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

22%

Government

14%

Insurance Company

10%

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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.

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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...

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

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Also Known As

InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server

Federation Server

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).

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SAS Federation Server creates a virtual environment that provides a secure, business-centric view of your data. You get better performance, easier access to business information, and you also have more control over who can see what types of data â providing higher levels of information security.

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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

Enerjisa, ERGO Insurance Group, Florida Department of Corrections, Generali Hellas, Gitanjali Group, Orlando Magic, OTP Group, PITT OHIO, Plano, Independent School District, RWE Poland, Spanish Air Force

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