We performed a comparison between CA IDMS and Informatica Data Archive based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Database Development and Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The most useful feature is the governance feature, because it can show us and help us to manage user profiles very quickly and using it in assertive way."
"It is a really stable platform. It has been around for many years. We trust it implicitly. "
"Technical support is very good. They are very knowledgeable, very quick to respond, and very nice people, too."
"The most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive are ease of use, and the flows from one layer to the next are simple to understand."
"One of the most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive is its performance."
"I would like to see it made simpler to operate and maintain."
"Right now, it's not easy to start using this solution. You have to take long course and train people. It's not an easy path."
"Informatica Data Archive could improve by providing training. Training is one area where we lack, there are not very many trained resources in the market for sales, GPM, proposals, new offerings, or new features that are being added to this solution. It would be really helpful for consultants, like me, to understand the new, cool features these solutions are constantly adding. Training is something, that should be in place."
"The recovery features could improve in Informatica Data Archive."
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CA IDMS is ranked 31st in Database Development and Management while Informatica Data Archive is ranked 18th in Database Development and Management with 2 reviews. CA IDMS is rated 9.0, while Informatica Data Archive is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of CA IDMS writes "We get network database performance. It supports our back office". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Informatica Data Archive writes "Easy to understand layer flows, reliable, and excellent support". CA IDMS is most compared with IBM IMS, CA Datacom and Adabas, whereas Informatica Data Archive is most compared with IBM InfoSphere Optim. See our CA IDMS vs. Informatica Data Archive report.
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