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Delivery manager at OSI Digital
Real User
Top 20
User-friendly platform with valuable data management features
Pros and Cons
  • "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."
  • "TDM's efficiency in terms of generating reports needs improvement. It could work faster."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product to track across the entire product life cycle.

How has it helped my organization?

It is a good tool that benefits our organization in terms of ease of maintenance and project management. We can check and showcase various reports to the management team.

What is most valuable?

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?

TDM's efficiency in terms of generating reports needs improvement. It could work faster.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) for A year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the platform's stability a nine and a half.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our internal team comprises over 300 members using IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM).

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup could be complicated for a new user. However, the process is straightforward for our team. We installed the product on our system and later received assistance from the support team.

We initially faced challenges following the instructions outlined in the provided Excel sheet, specifically related to the configuration steps. Despite adhering to the documented test-type instructions, we encountered difficulties, resulting in a delay. Subsequently, we overcame these issues with the tech support team's assistance, ultimately completing the installation within an hour.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We purchase TDM's yearly license.

What other advice do I have?

It is easy to track the overall progress across entire features as a part of a specific project. It helps us maintain the quality of the deliverables to the end-to-end customers. We can easily create test data. It works faster than manual testing.

It follows the essential standards for data masking, ensuring the data is secured enough. It is a good tool with a lot of benefits. It allows us to drive the projects more securely and with great transparency.

I rate it a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Test Engineer at cigniti
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A flexible test data management solution with a lot of features
Pros and Cons
  • "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."
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

I use IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) for data management. We usually do the data validation from the source to the target and apply the transformation logic. 

What is most valuable?

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.

What needs improvement?

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. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) for about six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is a stable solution. From my experience, the performance is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is a scalable solution. We have five to six users using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

We didn't hire an exclusive tech support team and had to rely on the IBM team. However, there was a bit of a delay in getting a response from them.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used another solution, but I felt this one had more features. Overall, I would rate this higher than the prior one. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup and installation are a bit complex, but it's good overall. You will need about five to six technical professionals to maintain and manage this solution. You only need two administrators. 

What about the implementation team?

It took me about three hours to install this solution. I had some support from the Optim team, so it was good.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to potential users. 

On a scale from one to ten, I would give IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.