IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs SSIS comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Integration category. IBM is ranked #34 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 1.1% mindshare in DI, compared to Microsoft’s 8.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM InfoSphere Information Server and SSIS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs. SSIS Report (Updated: October 2024).

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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)

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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 SSIS is 8.6%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Sakiru Dosumu

Head, Development Chapter (DevOps) at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

Mar 1, 2024

Its ability to transform and transport data is extremely valuable

We use SSIS for data extraction, transformation, and loading processes. This includes extracting data from various sources like Oracle and SQL Server, and then transforming it for use in reporting tools like Power BI dashboards. While we haven't directly migrated data between databases using SSIS…

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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."

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable."

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

"The most valuable feature of SSIS is that it can handle real complex transformations."

"With this solution, there is the potential to expand, so that you can immediately write code onto the SQL server."

"The most valuable feature of SSIS is that you can take data from other servers which are not MS SQL Server or Oracle."

"SSIS provides you with lookup and transformation functions, and you have the flexibility to write your own custom code."

"The main value of any Microsoft product is the ease of use. You can achieve more with less time. That's what's beneficial for me. With many competitors, you might need to spend more time coming up with a solution because you have to focus on taking care of the product."

"There are many good features in this solution including the data fields, database integration, support for SQL views, and the lookups for matching information."

"Data Flows are the main component we use. These can range from a simple source to sink ETL, to many source to many sink dataflows."

"The script component is very powerful, things that you cannot normally do, is feasible through C#."

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Cons

"Their technical support needs improvement."

"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."

"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."

"Generic processes should be used instead of custom code for each table."

"I come from a coding background and this tool is graphically based. Sometimes I think it's cumbersome to do mapping graphically. If there was a way to provide a simple script, it would be helpful and make it easier to use."

"It should have other programming languages supported as well from a scripting perspective. Currently, only C# and VB.NET are supported, which limits it to .NET. It should have Java support as well."

"Microsoft should offer an on-premises support warranty for those using that deployment. They seem to be withdrawing from on-premises options."

"It's difficult to refactor SSIS. It gets cumbersome to reuse the solution."

"There were some issues when we tried to connect it to data storage. It was a connection issue."

"Tuning using this solution requires extensive expertise to improve performance."

"Improving the login procedure would make our reporting easier on monitoring our ETL processes."

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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 economical. You don't have to worry about the pricing as long as you're installing both services on the same server."

"I'm not involved in licensing details, but SSIS provides value to our organization by simplifying data management tasks."

"The solution is available at a lesser price than that of Informatica."

"This solution has provided an inexpensive tool, and it is easy to find experienced developers."

"SSIS is fairly well-priced - I would rate it at four out of five."

"Our license with SSIS is annual."

"SSIS is a cheaper option compared to the cost of other ETL tools."

"This solution is included with the MSSQL server package."

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it_user90069

BI Expert at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 20, 2014

Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities

Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations…

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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

17%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

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Midsize Enterprise

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

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

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Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?

SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free compo...

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What do you like most about SSIS?

The product's deployment phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?

The solution comes free of cost.

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 24% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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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).

SSIS is a versatile tool for data integration tasks like ETL processes, data migration, and real-time data processing. Users appreciate its ease of use, data transformation tools, scheduling capabilities, and extensive connectivity options. It enhances productivity and efficiency within organizations by streamlining data-related processes and improving data quality and consistency.

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

1. Amazon.com 2. Bank of America 3. Capital One 4. Coca-Cola 5. Dell 6. E*TRADE 7. FedEx 8. Ford Motor Company 9. Google 10. Home Depot 11. IBM 12. Intel 13. JPMorgan Chase 14. Kraft Foods 15. Lockheed Martin 16. McDonald's 17. Microsoft 18. Morgan Stanley 19. Nike 20. Oracle 21. PepsiCo 22. Procter & Gamble 23. Prudential Financial 24. RBC Capital Markets 25. SAP 26. Siemens 27. Sony 28. Toyota 29. UnitedHealth Group 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Wells Fargo

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