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IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) vs Informatica Test Data Management (TDM) comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere Optim Test D...
Ranking in Test Data Management
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Informatica Test Data Manag...
Ranking in Test Data Management
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Test Data Management category, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is 9.7%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Informatica Test Data Management (TDM) is 17.8%, up from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Test Data Management
 

Featured Reviews

Ajai Lal - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 27, 2024
Supports both legacy and non-legacy systems
The solution is used mainly for data masking The solution can be used on both legacy and non-legacy systems. I have been using the solution for five to six years. IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management is a stable solution. I rate the solution’s stability a six to seven out of ten. I rate…
Mukul Shukla - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 24, 2024
Efficient test data management with good automation and speeds up processes
I am an administrator for the Informatica Test Data Management solution. My team uses it to generate test data, create dummy data, replicate production data by masking it, and use it within the QA environment for testing The solution automates the generation and masking of data, significantly…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution can be used on both legacy and non-legacy systems."
"I like the features compared to other tools. This tool is more flexible to use than other tools like an Oracle product or SAP product. I think IBM tools are more flexible, and this tool is also a good product."
"Data masking features are the most valuable, as non-production environments are used by diverse parties and data privacy has to be guaranteed."
"The platform's ability to generate metrics is the most valuable feature for data management. It is a user-friendly and easy-to-use tool."
"Informatica Test Data Management is a complete solution. I'm not very deep in the technical aspect of the solution, but most of the workflows are now completely automated. There are some minor elements where we have to still add manual parts to the implementation."
"The tool enabled us to leverage Teradata Parallel Transporter to write the masked data efficiently to our Teradata warehouse."
"Organizations working on different projects can benefit from this tool."
"We do not need to write complex SQL statements as the solution provides a GUI to perform activities."
 

Cons

"TDM's efficiency in terms of generating reports needs improvement. It could work faster."
"I would like to be able to combine different masking functions on the same column map, making more complex masking without the need of writing an Lua procedure."
"I think it could be more secure. I don't have experience with the security aspects concerning PII data, but I think it can still be streamlined a little more. It could also have some more features, and the initial setup could be more straightforward."
"Informatica has a data governance suite, and at the moment, there is no connection between the data governance elements, such as the data catalog, and the Informatica Test Data Management software. For example, the data discovery which is part of both solutions is two separate things. If you have a data discovery in the data catalog, then we cannot use it for Informatica Test Data Management purposes and vice versa. The same software vendor, has two different products, with the same functionality. There's was no need to separate things. This is something which was a problem in a use case of the customer where this was the reason why they didn't choose the Informatica solution."
"There is a lag while opening the console, which is a concern from my end."
"The UI experience is a little bit old. When applying more than 80 columns, it means doing it in phases, as it won't allow it in one go."
"Probably the ideal time testing site, utilizing self-service for real-time testing, could be an area for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You have to pay yearly for the license, which comes at a reduced cost. The monthly payment option for a shorter project duration is also good."
"We purchase TDM's yearly license."
"It's expensive because the license needs to be bought for some time period. It's not pay as you go."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Insurance Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM)?
The platform's ability to generate metrics is the most valuable feature for data management. It is a user-friendly and easy-to-use tool.
What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM)?
TDM's efficiency in terms of generating reports needs improvement. It could work faster.
What do you like most about Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)?
The tool enabled us to leverage Teradata Parallel Transporter to write the masked data efficiently to our Teradata warehouse.
What needs improvement with Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)?
I face multiple issues, but these are not due to a lack of functionality in the product but rather its inherent complexity. There is a lag while opening the console, which is a concern from my end....
What is your primary use case for Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)?
I am an administrator for the Informatica Test Data Management solution. My team uses it to generate test data, create dummy data, replicate production data by masking it, and use it within the QA ...
 

Also Known As

IBM Optim Test Data Management, Optim Test Data Management, IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management
Informatica TDM
 

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Sample Customers

Dignity Health
Vale, Hot Telecommunication
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