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Atlan vs IBM InfoSphere Information Server comparison

Atlan and IBM are both solutions in the Metadata Management category. Additionally, 100% of Atlan users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    We performed a comparison between Atlan and IBM InfoSphere Information Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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    Categories and Ranking

    Atlan
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.1
    Number of Reviews
    6
    Ranking in other categories
    Data Governance (9th)
    IBM InfoSphere Information ...
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    5.9
    Number of Reviews
    7
    Ranking in other categories
    Data Integration (34th), Metadata Management (7th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    Leon Pereira - PeerSpot reviewer
    Enhanced data management with intuitive data lineage and metadata visualization
    Certain UI changes could make Atlan more user-friendly. While they have an Excel add-in for interaction with Atlan, it's in its early stages and could be improved. Additionally, data observability capabilities could be enhanced to provide more alerts on stale or outdated data via communication tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or email.
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    UmeshKumar1 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Prompt support, reliable, but lacking scalability
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server has multiple tools in that product suite. However, we mainly use it as an integration tool I have been using IBM InfoSphere Information Server for approximately five years. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable. IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be…
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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

    "The AI part is integrated for enriching metadata engagement, making it a comprehensive tool."
    "Overall, I rate Atlan as a ten out of ten."
    "The technical support services are good."
    "Overall, I rate Atlan a nine out of ten."
    "The best feature of Atlan is its integration with communication platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack, so business users don't have to go into a data catalog to see metadata about data assets."
    "They also offer automated lineage embedded in the connectors, allowing us to track where the data is coming from and where it's going. We find it very efficient in cataloging data sources. Additionally, the user-friendly interface is a big plus, making it easy for users to familiarize themselves with the solution. These two features, in my opinion, stand out the most."
    "As a senior analytics engineer, Atlan's ability to show end-to-end data lineage is the most important feature for me."
    "The best feature of Atlan is its integration with communication platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack, so business users don't have to go into a data catalog to see metadata about data assets."
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    "The integration with different technologies is the most valuable feature."
    "This solution is extremely flexible and scalable."
    "IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable."
    "Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
     

    Cons

    "Certain UI changes could make Atlan more user-friendly."
    "The challenge is in the lineage, where it requires improvement."
    "One area that could be improved is the capability to find duplicates of datasets."
    "Certain UI changes could make Atlan more user-friendly."
    "One of the main areas for improvement is its governance capabilities."
    "One area that could be improved is the capability to find duplicates of datasets."
    "One of the main areas for improvement is its governance capabilities. Atlan supports only basic out-of-the-box workflows, and it becomes challenging to customize features like how data owners should approve access to data assets."
    "The product could be improved by offering scheduled email reports for managed assets."
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    "There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required."
    "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."
    "Their technical support needs improvement."
    "This solution would benefit from the engine being made more lightweight."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "We pay per-user license. It's a different classification model than with other solutions, where they usually charge you for resources. So, that was a better model for us. And because of this difference in models or classification, it was cheaper for us to go with Atlan."
    "The licensing cost of IBM InfoSphere Information Server depends on how many users there are."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Manufacturing Company
    16%
    Financial Services Firm
    11%
    Computer Software Company
    9%
    Insurance Company
    9%
    Government
    18%
    Financial Services Firm
    17%
    Insurance Company
    9%
    Healthcare Company
    6%
     

    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
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    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business4
    Midsize Enterprise1
    Large Enterprise3
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Atlan?
    They also offer automated lineage embedded in the connectors, allowing us to track where the data is coming from and where it's going. We find it very efficient in cataloging data sources. Additi...
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atlan?
    Atlas is competitively priced compared to other data governance platforms like Collibra and Informatica. The only major drawback is its lack of an integrated data quality module.
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    What needs improvement with Atlan?
    The challenge is in the lineage, where it requires improvement. Atlas needs to capture areas where organizations use less known applications.
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    What do you like most about IBM InfoSphere Information Server?
    Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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    What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Information Server?
    There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required. In our company, we are presently in the process of doing a PoC phase since we have the solution cu...
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    What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere Information Server?
    I use IBM InfoSphere Information Server in retail banking for transformation purposes.
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    Also Known As

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    InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server
     

    Overview

    Atlan is a comprehensive data management platform designed to enhance data democratization, governance, and collaboration across departments in organizations. It offers a centralized data catalog, intuitive user interface, and robust governance framework to ensure data security and compliance. Users appreciate its efficiency in streamlining processes, promoting better communication, and providing insightful analytics, which drive organizational growth and success.

    Atlan
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server is a market-leading data integration platform which includes a family of products that enable you to understand, cleanse, monitor, transform, and deliver data, as well as to collaborate to bridge the gap between business and IT. InfoSphere Information Server provides massively parallel processing (MPP) capabilities to deliver a highly scalable and flexible integration platform that handles a variety of data volumes (big, small, and everything in between).
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    Sample Customers

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    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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