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HansMiseur - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Suadasoft Info Cura
Real User
Top 20
A stable and flexible product that improves development time
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is very stable and flexible. The product masks data throughout the entire structure. It helps us to work in a differential integrity environment. We conducted testing directly on our production environment in the past, but that’s no longer the case. We can now work with actual data in a production-like setting without production data. The shift to non-production data for testing and development has significantly improved our workflow."
  • "We have encountered challenges with different intgrity structures. In my experience, I’ve encountered challenges with implementing business cases. While the product remains stable, translating its use cases can be more complex. This involves both technical and functional considerations."

What is most valuable?

The product is very stable and flexible. The product masks data throughout the entire structure. It helps us to work in a differential integrity environment. We conducted testing directly on our production environment in the past, but that’s no longer the case. We can now work with actual data in a production-like setting without production data. The shift to non-production data for testing and development has significantly improved our workflow. Developers can now work with fewer errors when deploying to production.  The delivery of new software became faster, and errors significantly decreased. Working with actual data during the development phase allowed us to catch and address issues early rather than encountering them later during acceptance or production.

What needs improvement?

We have encountered challenges with different intgrity structures. In my experience, I’ve encountered challenges with implementing business cases. While the product remains stable, translating its use cases can be more complex. This involves both technical and functional considerations.

How are customer service and support?

Based on my experience, I find that IBM’s technical support team excels in handling technical issues related to their software. They will help and assist you. However, when it comes to developing use cases, they might not be the right point of contact. For that, business partners would be more suitable.

In my experience, there’s a ticketing system in place when dealing with the product. Priorities come into play, especially during production situations. Additionally, constant communication with the support team occurs around the clock—24/7.

However, the team working on the tickets isn’t always consistent. If an issue persists beyond a specific timeframe, the responsibility may shift to colleagues in different countries.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The tool's installation part is tricky, and you need expert help. However, once installed, the product syncs. I rate the process a four out of ten. The deployment can be completed in a week. Its configuration depends on the use cases. You cannot determine a timeline for it.  

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

IBM InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy's pricing is not expensive. It was less than what we expected. The licensing model for IBM Optim involves a one-time purchase followed by an annual subscription fee. This fee covers ongoing support and access to new versions. However, there are no options for extended or additional support. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

When we comprehensively compared different tools, we chose IBM InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy not because it had the fanciest interface. The interface isn’t the best, but the functionality and capabilities are good. None of the tools we evaluated could deliver all the required functionalities, but the product stood out in functional capabilities. One of its most critical features was the ability to mask data while maintaining differential integrity structures.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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Amit-Rastogi - PeerSpot reviewer
TDM Architect at T-Mobile
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Helps to create synthetic data and new data sets
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has a portal where we can create data. We can also create synthetic data with the help of the product. We can use it to create a new data set in the database, eliminating many issues. The product helps with data accuracy and availability."
  • "Broadcom Test Data Manager is for data management. I would like to see some extension with data warehousing concerning ETL. It should also integrate with Jira or other reporting tools. Currently, after creating data, we update tickets and other information in various tools. This would enable us to attach relevant files or information to specific tickets."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to manage test cases. 

What is most valuable?

The solution has a portal where we can create data. We can also create synthetic data with the help of the product. We can use it to create a new data set in the database, eliminating many issues. The product helps with data accuracy and availability. 

What needs improvement?

Broadcom Test Data Manager is for data management. I would like to see some extension with data warehousing concerning ETL. It should also integrate with Jira or other reporting tools. Currently, after creating data, we update tickets and other information in various tools. This would enable us to attach relevant files or information to specific tickets. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for seven years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool's stability is eight out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Broadcom Test Data Manager's scalability is nine out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

Sometimes, I feel there are issues and concerns that people address through calls and support. However, the turnaround time for support is currently on the higher side.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

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

The tool offers a synthetic data feature we want to explore for its potential benefits. Apart from synthetic data, the tool provides various other features. Additionally, the tool comes with its own data importer, enabling us to manage different scenarios and enhance self-service settings, among other functionalities.

How was the initial setup?

The initial deployment was a bit complex. It is straightforward now. We have migrated from SQL, Oracle, and Google Cloud in the last five years. 

What was our ROI?

We have seen ROI with the product's use. I work in a company with around 2,000 to 5,000 people across different verticals and products. We managed to cater to the needs of all the teams with a single team, creating data centers and scheduling effectively. While it's challenging to achieve 100%, we were successful in providing accurate and timely testing for about 80 to 90% of the scenarios.

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

The tool's pricing is high. 

What other advice do I have?

It's entirely driven by your organization's needs and understanding what you require before deciding on a feasibility schedule for any tool. However, I would say that the Broadcom Test Data Manager has almost all the features we're looking for in a testing tool. It aligns well with the market in terms of capabilities and functionalities. You can get 80-90 percent of features and capabilities within the product. I rate it a nine out of ten. 

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