- Unlimited database connectors and free-of-charge application connectors - Siebel in our case
- Lot of transformation components
- High scalability
Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It has unlimited database connectors and free-of-charge application connectors.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
It's standardized our batch integration.
What needs improvement?
It needs a better scheduling mechanism.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it as a customer for six years.
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What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
We had no issues with the deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We had issues with Java on AIX platform (version 8.7) - currently migrated to Linux platform without issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's highly scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have close contact with support in their Polish lab.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy as it's done through a web installation process with an HA setup option.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Check the Information Server bundle offering, especially with InfoSphere Information Server for Data Integration.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Our customer checked AbInitio and Informatica PowerCenter – DataStage was best as it could be delivered quickest.
What other advice do I have?
You should also look at Redbooks and DeveloperWorks articles for knowledge gathering.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We are a BP of IBM.
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