SAP IQ Reviews

Users report SAP IQ offers a considerable return on investment with low implementation and maintenance costs, and significant hardware cost savings reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Many find it worth the investment. Some users have not calculated the return, citing a current estimation of about 60%. Others mention they lack authorization to discuss specific details about return on SAP IQ.

SAP IQ is competitively priced, often lower than alternative RDBMS solutions, with diverse licensing models catering to various organizational needs. While some users suggest simplifying license classifications, others highlight the benefits of affordable cost implementations and modular enhancements. Additional expenses are typically linked to optional features like high-security encryption or partitioning for large databases. Recent pricing adjustments reflect market alignment, enhancing affordability and value, particularly for large-scale data management. Negotiation plays a crucial role in cost management.

• "The cost of implementation is about $3,000."
• "It's not that costly. So, the pricing is cheap."
• "The only costs after standard licensing fees are for add-ons and upgrades."

SAP IQ is used for data warehousing, business intelligence, and as a secondary storage for SAP systems. It assists military partners, such as a joint venture between Ministry of Defense of Egypt and TELUS Group, for reporting by efficiently handling extensive record volumes. Organizations utilize SAP IQ for securing databases, testing networking tools, implementing and migrating databases in both production and development environments, benefiting from its columnar and transactional capabilities.

Customer service for SAP IQ is generally good, with global support from Asia aiding round-the-clock assistance. However, there are reports of limited commercial response and regional specialists. Technical support quality varies, with some users indicating a lack of knowledgeable experts and delayed responses. Escalation processes may be slow and first-level assistance often falls short. Some users rely on systems integrators like Telus, but feedback suggests technical support could significantly improve.

Many find SAP IQ's initial setup straightforward and easy, particularly with the simplex installation method. Multiplex setup can be more complex but manageable once learned. While documentation may be confusing and storage setup challenging, the actual installation process is quick. Users often experience simplicity once familiar with the system's architectural differences from other databases. Occasional complexity arises due to documentation issues, but knowledgeable teams streamline the process successfully.

SAP IQ exhibits strong scalability, accommodating expansions by adding CPUs or nodes without needing data reorganization. Many users highlighted the absence of notable issues, while multiple applications benefit from its multiplex architecture. Some mention minor limitations with the multiplex setup; however, scalability is generally achieved by both hardware and software enhancements. SAP IQ is versatile, functioning seamlessly on PCs and servers for varying enterprise sizes, ranging from small to large data environments.

Users report mixed experiences with SAP IQ stability. While recent versions demonstrate high stability, earlier ones had issues like server crashes under specific circumstances. Some affirm SAP IQ has become highly stable, handling millions of data transactions effectively over the years. Others noted instability under high load or capacity. Frequent crashes were noted in the past, but updates seem to have resolved many issues. Many users have found SAP IQ dependable in demanding environments.