IBM Tivoli CDP for Files vs Perforce Delphix comparison

The compared IBM and Perforce solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #77 in BRS , and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. Perforce is ranked #1 in TDM , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 21.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Perforce users who would recommend it.

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files

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100% willing to recommend

Perforce Delphix

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80% willing to recommend

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli CDP for Files and Perforce Delphix based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (77th)

Perforce Delphix

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Data Management (1st), Copy Data Management (1st), Data Masking (1st)

Mindshare comparison

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files and Perforce Delphix aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 0.5%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Perforce Delphix, on the other hand, focuses on Test Data Management, holds 21.1% mindshare, down 29.8% since last year.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Tivoli CDP for Files	0.5%
Veeam Data Platform	7.0%
Commvault Cloud	4.0%
Other	88.5%

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Test Data Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Perforce Delphix	21.1%
Broadcom Test Data Manager	13.2%
Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)	10.8%
Other	54.900000000000006%

Test Data Management

Featured Reviews

reviewer1035033

Sr. Aix Admin at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable

We are currently using Tivoli to backup 15 terabytes within our Oracle Database using a RMAN backup script. The RMAN's utility and restoration has been perfect, we have yet to experience any issues. It's very reliable The restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable. We would like to…

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Priyanshu k

Release Train Engineer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees

Automated data masking and provisioning has improved compliance and accelerated secure testing workflows across cloud environments

Some of the best features of Perforce Delphix include its automation of sensitive data discovery and masking with referential integrity for Aurora and RDS, as well as support for diverse data sources including Oracle, SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Additionally, its GUI workflows simplify the creation and scheduling of masking jobs and enhance data governance in cloud hybrid and on-premises environments. Perforce Delphix can deliver up to 25 terabytes of data in just minutes, making it approximately 100 times faster for development and testing needs. Perforce Delphix has positively impacted my organization by saving us 70 to 80% of the time, which has enabled us to complete data sprints earlier, and it has also helped reduce costs. The time to complete one story point has decreased from 10 hours to around 4 or 5 hours, leading to substantial cost savings. Furthermore, it's effective in managing scaled agile enterprise data management, as we orchestrate and govern masking jobs across multiple teams and agile release trains to ensure data privacy standards are maintained.

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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 restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."

"The most valuable feature is VDB provisioning."

"Delphix's technical support is fairly knowledgeable."

"Perforce Delphix has positively impacted my organization by saving us 70 to 80% of the time, which has enabled us to complete data sprints earlier, and it has also helped reduce costs."

"It provides the ability to roll back to a point in time or roll forward without the assistance of a DBA."

"It's really easy to install."

"Data being available anytime is a life changer."

"The most valuable feature is creating virtual databases."

"It is a stable solution."

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Cons

"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."

"One area where Perforce Delphix could be improved is the ability to handle thousands of files more efficiently."

"My only complaint about this solution is the price."

"Delphix is quite expensive."

"As a commercial model, it's very good. However, maybe it would be nice for Delphix to integrate with some other platforms."

"Delphix could be improved with better usability and an agentless option."

"This product should be extended and made to be a more comprehensive storage solution."

"It would be good if any CI/CD and DevOps-aligned feature could be triggered through the DevOps pipeline."

"One thing I would like to see improved is the unusual error messages we receive and some slowness we have while we are updating."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."

"Delphix's pricing is affordable."

"I rate the product price seven to eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is the low price, and ten is the high price."

"The solution's pricing was reasonable and lower than one million."

"The product is a little bit expensive."

"It is an expensive solution."

"I would say the price is a little high but affordable for our needs."

"The cost is $370K annually for the Delphix Masking Engine and Delphix Virtualization Engine."

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Financial Services Firm

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Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

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Large Enterprise

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	13

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What do you like most about Delphix?

The performance offered by the product, its price, and its ability to handle structured and unstructured data were good when compared to the other products in the market.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Delphix?

It is hard for me to remember the pricing, setup cost, or licensing for Perforce. I think the licensing was based on user count. I felt the pricing was a little higher at that time, which is what I...

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What needs improvement with Delphix?

The initial implementation learning curve could be improved, as it is challenging for newcomers to navigate.

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Overview

IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files is a continuous backup software that protects your most important files. This real-time, continuous data protection solution for file servers and user endpoints automatically backs up your most critical files the moment they are saved.

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Perforce Delphix automates compliant data management for DevOps, providing data masking and virtualization to quickly integrate data into diverse cloud environments, balancing innovation speed with quality and compliance.

Businesses leveraging Perforce Delphix efficiently automate test data management and CI/CD processes while maintaining data privacy and security. This platform offers integrated data masking and virtualization, enabling rapid deployment of compliant data in non-production environments. Users benefit from its capacity to deliver secure data for various applications, swiftly recover from disruptions, and manage data in large-scale settings, enhancing development scenarios with synthetic and live data operations. Its flexible system reduces storage demands and facilitates environment rewinds through snapshots.

What are the key features?

Virtualization and Snapshot Capabilities: Enable time-point rollbacks and efficient VDB provisioning.
Data Masking: Enhances data privacy through robust masking functions.
Efficient Cloning: Simplifies data management with quick database creation and distribution.
User-Friendly Interface: Facilitates ease of data handling and management.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Storage Efficiency: Reduces storage needs and streamlines data accessibility.
Rapid Deployment: Accelerates compliant data integration and management.
Business Continuity: Supports swift recovery from data disruptions, ensuring operational stability.
Data Security: Prioritizes privacy with comprehensive masking and secure data operations.

In industries requiring quick data access and management, Perforce Delphix is instrumental in developing test data scenarios. Companies use its powerful data integration and compliance capabilities to manage extensive data environments efficiently, supporting modern database operations with reliable data virtualization, automated masking, and continuous updates to keep pace with dynamic project demands.

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Sample Customers

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Alberta Blue Cross, Fastweb, SABMiller, California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA), Molina Healthcare, AT&T, Nike, Facebook, eBay, Comcast, IBM, HP, Intel, Avaya, BNP Paribas, P&B, Toyota, Walmart, Best Western, Directv, JPMorganChase, Verizon, Bank of the West, Fannie Mae

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