Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) vs SAP Master Data Governance comparison

The compared Informatica and SAP solutions aren't in the same category. Informatica is ranked #1 in DMPD , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 16.5% mindshare in the category. SAP is ranked #1 in MDM , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 22.7% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Informatica users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Informatica Intelligent Dat...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

181

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (3rd), Data Quality (1st), Business Process Management (BPM) (7th), Business-to-Business Middleware (3rd), API Management (7th), Cloud Data Integration (3rd), Data Governance (2nd), Test Data Management (3rd), Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions (1st), Data Management Platforms (DMP) (1st), Data Masking (2nd), Metadata Management (1st), Test Data Management Services (2nd), Product Information Management (PIM) (1st), Data Observability (2nd)

SAP Master Data Governance

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Master Data Management (MDM) Software (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Data Integration and Access solutions, they serve different purposes. Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) is designed for Data Management Platforms (DMP) and holds a mindshare of 16.5%, up 14.1% compared to last year.
SAP Master Data Governance, on the other hand, focuses on Master Data Management (MDM) Software, holds 22.7% mindshare, down 23.0% since last year.

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Q&A Highlights

it_user545286

Principal Software Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Dec 09, 2016

Reltio: Question about Master Data Management Capabilities

Riversand technology is leader in the MDM space and makes a product called MDMcenter. Gartner and Forrester put these guys in a leader and visionary quadrant topping Informatica, oracle, and sap. They have a product used by many fortune 1000s and multinational companies. I have rolled out MDM solutions for a bunch of customers using different platforms and Riversand's is the best. They have cloud based and on premise solutions. It can scale from small projects to biggest implementations of the planet, different geographies/locations, langauges and near infinite entities. Their licensing can vary based on required modules; but they offer Matching, Deduplication, Searching, Workflow, Modeling, Analytics, Integration, Domain / cross-domain, Governance tools to change / commit / rollback. The applications modeling and framework is flexible so it can handle any domain, product, retail, manufacturing, customer, vendor, finance, investment vehicles, jewelry, oil and gas, person, auto, high tech, oil gas, fast food, grocery, etc. Hands down this is best product in its class. It's top shelf. Given the choice and having used other products, I'd choice Riversand over the other competing products. If you didn't check them out yet, you definitely should.

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Raj Sethupathi

Data Integration Consultant GCP/AWS at Infogrators Inc

Offers profiling and address standardization but can be complicated

Informatica Data Quality has its data warehouse, primarily using Oracle and some SQL databases. You need a database to host the data. The cleansed version of the data is stored in the data warehouse. It integrates with PowerCenter and other Informatica tools. The integration details can be complex, but a regional setup is involved in this process. Profiling smaller datasets, such as 10,000-50,000 records, worked fine. However, unexpected issues could arise with larger datasets, such as thousands of records or more, especially with tables containing many columns. Handling tables with fifty or more columns can be challenging, even in Excel. A mismatch in data types could cause the entire system to crash. Continual enhancements are being made to address these issues, which can be unique to specific industries like finance and healthcare.

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Abhijit Misra

Director at Accenture

Integrates with other third-party solutions, but Bill of materials (BOM) creation needs to be enhanced

We are trying to get the cloud solution of SAP Master Data Governance for multiple clients, which requires more improvement. Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance. Clients have also suggested improvements in managing a hierarchy and ensuring that you maintain and work on the hierarchy side.

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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

"The most valuable features are data quality, data integrate transformations, match-merge, and a few MDM solutions we build into data quality transformation."

"The solution is easier to use compared to the other solutions."

"The dictionary, the search, and the ratings are without a doubt the most beneficial components of this solution."

"It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."

"Informatica provides a comprehensive solution for on-the-fly or real-time data masking."

"We can scan anything."

"It allows the creation of identical tasks that can be applied across multiple tables, ranging from 100 to even 1,000 tables."

"The staging and hierarchical features are the most valuable."

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"It is a stable solution."

"I am satisfied with the solution's customer service."

"I like how the solution integrates with other SAP tools and third-party solutions."

"SAP MDG has extensive data models and good integration with upstream and downstream systems."

"Validates all aspects from security to authorization and authentication."

"The ability to identify and manage duplicate data is valuable. The solution automatically checks for duplication possibilities based on criteria like name matching."

"Some of the features that I have found to be beneficial are the search and uploads functions."

"SAP Master Data Governance integrates well."

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Cons

"We'd like to see the microservices, which don't run yet because the solution is not yet fully cloud-based."

"It can be improved in terms of performance and execution. I'm expecting better performance. It currently has some restrictions in terms of execution. For example, if we want to run it in the command mode and execute it, there are some restrictions, and we are facing some issues with a huge volume of data. These restrictions are not there in Informatica PowerCenter because we are able to execute a huge volume of data, and there are more ways to execute it."

"Informatica Data Quality has its data warehouse, primarily using Oracle and some SQL databases. You need a database to host the data."

"Inserting the GenAI into the master data management will reduce the overall effort of operational activities."

"Performance also needs to be significantly improved, especially when connecting to SFDC for read and write operations."

"I would rate my experience with the initial setup a two out of ten, with one being difficult and ten being easy."

"One area where Informatica Cloud Data Integration could improve is in providing more accelerators for certain functionalities."

"If I compare it with other MDM solutions in the market, one thing that can definitely be improved is automation to help with the configuration. Currently, when we are creating any staging of base object tables, all the columns have to be configured manually in the Informatica Hub Console. A lot of tables and different kinds of business columns have to be configured manually. There should be an automated process for this, especially in the Dev environment. When people are creating tables and columns from scratch, if there is a backend automated process for that, it would be really helpful. In Stibo, a similar feature is there wherein you can tag attributes to certain objects. It would be helpful if Informatica also provides a similar option. It would reduce the manual effort. It could be that such a feature is already there, but I am not aware of it."

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"It could be more user-friendly."

"The price can be improved."

"RiverFront is a more modern and cost-effective solution compared to MDG. It is flexible and designed to handle big data, which MDG does not support well."

"The documentation provided for the MDG extensions by Utopia could be improved."

"There is no clarity and direction on how to manage bills of materials (BOMs) or routing in MDG."

"There were challenges with handling multiple values within a single input field at the screen level."

"The user experience can be improved."

"The platform's pricing needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"it's expensive, but if you're looking for a stable solution, Informatica MDM is a good one to choose."

"Informatica MDM is very expensive. Apart from licensing fees, they have broken down their products into multiple products, and they charge for each and every product. If the data is huge, they charge for the data. At times, we have to use third party services for data cleaning, and they charge for that as well."

"The product has a high price point."

"Informatica Axon is expensive."

"I rate Informatica MDM's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"Informatica MDM's price could be lower."

"The price is neither too high nor too low."

"There is no doubt that it is very expensive, but the brand value comes at a cost. Other MDM solutions in the market that haven't proven themselves like Informatica are also pretty expensive. We need to understand that MDM itself is very expensive to implement. So, Informatica is also pretty expensive. I would rate it a two out of five for being pretty expensive."

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"We have an enterprise license. The whole SAP landscape pricing model is based on the number of users, and the number of transactions. The price could be better, there is always room for improvement in the price."

"SAP Master Data Governance is a licensed product. While there might be no upfront cost for the MDG component itself, you still need to pay for user authorizations."

"The cost of the product is not ideal."

"The licensing cost is reasonable."

"The cloud solution is subscription-based, it is paid monthly or quarterly. If the solution is on-premises, it is a one-time fee. As far as I am aware there are no additional costs."

"The solution is costly."

"The pricing is a bit too high."

"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive product."

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Answers from the Community

it_user545286

Principal Software Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Dec 9, 2016

Reltio: Question about Master Data Management Capabilities

2 out of 7 answers

it_user348246

Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Dec 8, 2016

If you buy InfoSphere MDM Domain Hub Standard Edition you can use following products: IBM Process Server Standard v8.5.6 IBM Process Server Standard for Non-production Environment v8.5.6 IBM Process Center Standard v8.5.6 IBM Process Designer v8.5.6 IBM Content Integrator v8.6 IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition v10.5 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence V10.2.2.0 IBM InfoSphere Information Server Enterprise v11.5 IBM Integration Bus Healthcare Pack v3.0.0.0 IBM Integration Bus Express Edition v9.0.0.3 IBM Watson Explorer v10.0 IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software v9.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment v8.5.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Base v8.5.5 IBM WebSphere MQ v8.0 IBM WebSphere Portal Server v8.5 IBM Installation Manager & IBM Packaging Utility for Rational Software Development Platform v1.8 IBM Security Directory Server v6.4.0.0 For IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Enterprise Edition you can use also: IBM InfoSphere Big Match for Hadoop v11.5 InfoSphere Information Server contains both DataStage (ETL engine) and QualityStage (DQ components which are fully integrated with ETL). You could always check which products are provided in license on Software License Portal (http://www-03.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf/search)

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it_user311469

Works at Deloitte

Dec 8, 2016

Will do but can you help me out with my groceries for this week ? ( please stop sending me these emails. I am a professional not a volunteer) Sent from my iPhone

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Which Informatica product would you choose - PowerCenter or Cloud Data Integration?

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What are the biggest benefits of using Informatica Cloud Data Integration?

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What do you like most about SAP Master Data Governance?

We've managed tens of thousands of updates within 30 to 60 minutes, and we can also replicate these changes to all connected systems.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Master Data Governance?

The challenge with SAP MDG is not only the cost but the resources. The skills required are niche in the market, and while you can purchase the product either one time or on a subscription basis, th...

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What needs improvement with SAP Master Data Governance?

SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption. There's a need for SAP to develop an overall technology stack and bring resources up to speed with new technologies lik...

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Also Known As

ActiveVOS, Active Endpoints, BPM, Address Verification, Persistent Data Masking, Cloud Test Data Management, PIM, , Enterprise Data Catalog, Data Integration Hub, Cloud Data Integration, Data Quality, Cloud API and App Integration

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Overview

Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) is a robust platform used by banks, financial institutions, and health sector organizations for data management, governance, and compliance.

IDMC provides comprehensive tools for data discovery, profiling, masking, and transformation. It supports Salesforce integration, real-time data streaming, and scalable data management solutions. Health organizations manage national product catalogs while financial entities focus on data protection and regulatory compliance. Its intuitive interface, flexible features, and robust tools make it valuable across sectors, though enhancements in data integration and human workflow are being sought.

What are the most important features?

Data discovery: Facilitates identifying and understanding data sources.
Data profiling: Analyzes old databases for data quality.
Data and platform masking: Ensures data protection.
Salesforce integration: Seamless connectivity with Salesforce.
Mastering data: Centralizing and standardizing data.
UI intuitiveness: User-friendly interface.
Feature map flexibility: Adapts to user needs.
Business glossary creation: Defines business terms.
Data lineage: Tracks data flow and transformations.
Automation: Streamlines data processes.
Enterprise data cataloging: Organizes extensive data assets.
Scalability: Supports expanding data requirements.
Easy setup: Quick deployment process.
Bulk upload: Efficiently handles large data volumes.
Customizable data management: Tailors data solutions.
Real-time data streaming: Manages live data streams.
Integration with Hadoop and NoSQL: Connects with big data platforms.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Regulatory compliance: Ensures adherence to regulations.
Data protection: Safeguards sensitive information.
Enhanced data quality: Improves accuracy and reliability.
Centralized data: Consolidates data for better management.
Process automation: Reduces manual tasks and errors.

Banks and financial institutions use IDMC for data masking, transformation, and compliance, while health sector organizations leverage it for national product catalogs. Industry applications focus on automating business processes, centralizing data, and managing data catalogs to meet regulatory demands and ensure data protection.

Your company wants accurate, complete, and trusted data to master your digital business processes and business models. The SAP® Master Data Governance application provides ready-to-run, domain-specific master data governance, enabling you to decentrally own and consolidate and to centrally create, change, and distribute master data across your enterprise system landscape. Tight integration with other SAP solutions supports the reuse of data models, business logic, and validation frameworks with open integration to third-party products and services to support your entire technology stack. It supports cleansing, standardization, duplicate detection, and best-record calculation. It then lets you synchronize clean and standardized data across cloud and on-premise applications.

Sample Customers

The Travel Company, Carbonite

Convergent IS, CHIO Aachen, Dell, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), City of Boston, Mozzart, Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI), AOK Bundesverband, eBay

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