Actian Pervasive Data Integrator [EOL] vs IBM InfoSphere Information Server comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Actian Pervasive Data Integ...

Average Rating

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM InfoSphere Information ...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (35th), Metadata Management (8th)

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BI Shnu Bhatta

Associate Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

It is stable and we did not have any issues with initial setup. I am not sure if there are various connectors available in the recent version to support the wide range of sources available.

I am not sure if there are various connectors available in the recent version of Pervasive DI to support the wide range of sources available (e.g., big data, cloud, EME) I have been using it for 6-7 months. There were no concerns with the stability. This product is very good from a stability…

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MOHAMMAD-IQBAL

Senior Data Engineer at Mohammed Mansour Alrumiah

Faced challenges with customer support and documentation but have benefited from reliable data integration over the years

As for utilizing the platform's metadata management feature, I have not worked on that feature yet, but personally, I have done that. To evaluate the effectiveness of IBM InfoSphere Information Server's data integration capabilities, if IBM is providing all the solutions we are using, then it is definitely a helpful thing. Mostly, the other thing is that it is a big area including data governance, data lineage, data management, and metadata, but every customer is not putting that much effort and money on that. They mostly migrate the data, use it, and forget it, but slowly things are changing. I am working in Saudi Arabia, so here also data governance, data management, and those kinds of things are getting attention. Regarding how scalable IBM InfoSphere Information Server is, I need to learn how to tune performance and scalability on the cloud. I am familiar with localized hardware, but on the cloud, I still have to do the work around it. In the beginning, we estimate the load and based on that, we put the hardware, but if there is continuous increase, I believe IBM also faces problems. Scalability needs to be improved because once the demand comes, you should be able to improve it, but for that, documentation on how to add hardware or resources to the software needs to be proper. I do not have much hands-on experience with that.

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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

"There were no concerns with the stability. This product is very good from a stability perspective."

"We have been using it for ETL, it is very robust and easy to use."

"Web based interface."

"This product is extremely useful and better than building an in-house solution."

"For data transfers and ETLs on Windows, this is a great product."

"The initial IBM InfoSphere Information Server is straightforward and you can choose what type of installation you want, such as a customized installation, with clear-cut documentation that, if followed, works fine and the installation has not given us issues."

"Reduces the loading and development time for Datawarehouse ETL."

"This solution is extremely flexible and scalable."

"The integration with different technologies is the most valuable feature."

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable."

"Data connections, data partitioning, flexibility, and performance are the most valuable features."

"This solution has reduced the time it takes for ETL. We took an existing Teradata ETL application from three days to eight minutes."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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Cons

"I am not sure if there are various connectors available in the recent version of Pervasive DI to support the wide range of sources available (e.g., big data, cloud, EME)."

"Technical support is an area which can definitely improve."

"At the moment, we can't even use it for 1, since it keeps failing in our QA testing."

"The areas which I think need to be improved are the transform and load steps."

"There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required."

"Heavy use of scratch disk which sometimes leads to failure."

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be more scalable. It should have the option to change the configuration to run on a single, non-multiple node, or multi-threading processing."

"Unlike other tools, IBM tools do not provide much help from the internet, so additional support should be available."

"Customer Service: It's poor."

"We have decided to decrease the usage of metadata management because we did not see any significant advantages."

"Their technical support needs improvement."

"This solution would benefit from the engine being made more lightweight."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licensing cost of IBM InfoSphere Information Server depends on how many users there are."

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Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

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Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	4

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Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

We are using the on-premises version of IBM InfoSphere Information Server, but we feel that all new development is mainly for the cloud. We receive corrections of errors, but we do not see new func...

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What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

My usual use case for IBM InfoSphere Information Server is ETL, where we take data from one source to another data warehouse solution.

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

We are about to change our platform from IBM AIX to SUSE Linux, as our whole platform is changing, so everyone should change from IBM to SUSE Linux. It would be very difficult for us to have a diff...

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Also Known As

Pervasive Data Integrator, PDI

InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server

Overview

Pervasive's Data Integrator platform is a robust enterprise data integration software solution that enables you to quickly build powerful and frictionless connections between any kind of data source and application.

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IBM InfoSphere Information Server integrates seamlessly with both structured and unstructured data environments, offering advanced ETL capabilities and efficient data handling for large-scale enterprise applications.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is designed for enterprise-level data integration with a focus on efficient ETL processes. It excels in moving data between sources and data warehouses, particularly valuable in sectors such as retail banking. Users leverage its robust Parallel Extender for improved processing efficiency and DataStage administration for comprehensive task management. However, areas like technical support and scalability require growth, especially for cloud-based deployments. While the Cloud Pak for Data enables acceleration on the cloud, the on-premises approach often remains tied to traditional hardware configurations.

What are the crucial features?

Parallel Extender: Enhances data processing efficiency.
DataStage Administration: Facilitates comprehensive management of ETL tasks.
Change Capture: Monitors and tracks data modifications effectively.
Handling Partitioned Databases: Enables efficient data management across partitions.
Metadata Management: Despite limitations, offers basic insights and tracking.

What benefits or ROI should be evaluated?

Cloud Pak for Data: Accelerates data transformation in cloud environments.
ETL Capabilities: Provides robust extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
Versatility: Handles both structured and unstructured data efficiently.
Bulk Loads Parameter Sets: Enhances loading efficiency with bulk operations.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is widely implemented in industries that require heavy data transformation, such as retail and financial services. Its robust ETL processes are essential for moving critical data between systems, ensuring streamlined data flow and integration across various platforms.

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Sample Customers

Pediatrix Medical Group

Canadian National Railway Company, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce, Swedish Armed Forces, BG RCI, Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., University of Arizona, Biogrid Australia

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