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IBM Db2 Database vs IBM Netezza Performance Server comparison

The compared IBM Db2 Database and IBM Netezza Performance Server solutions aren't in the same category. IBM Db2 Database is ranked #6 in SQL , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 7.4% mindshare in the category. IBM Netezza Performance Server is ranked #12 in Data Warehouse , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of IBM Db2 Database users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of IBM Netezza Performance Server users who would recommend it.
IBM Db2 Database
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90% willing to recommend
IBM Netezza Performance Server
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  • 558 Comparison Views
93% willing to recommend
 

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ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
IBM Db2 Database delivers substantial ROI, praised for boosting performance and efficiency, and generating significant long-term financial benefits.
Sentiment score
7.1
IBM Netezza Performance Server boosted productivity, reduced costs, and enhanced business intelligence, achieving positive outcomes and high returns.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
IBM Db2 support is reliable, efficient, and varies by region, scoring 7-9, with room for documentation improvement.
Sentiment score
6.4
IBM Netezza's customer service is prompt but technical support response and cost affect satisfaction, leading to variable ratings.
We normally receive substantial discounts on the price.
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Technical support is very costly for me, accounting for twenty-five to thirty percent of the product cost.
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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
IBM Db2 Database excels in scalability and performance but may have cost and horizontal scaling limitations compared to Oracle.
Sentiment score
6.1
IBM Netezza Performance Server faces scalability issues with appliance limitations, effective for set operations but not individual tasks.
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It is provided as a pre-configured box, and scaling is not an option.
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Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
IBM Db2 Database is highly stable and reliable, frequently scoring eight to ten out of ten for stability.
Sentiment score
7.8
IBM Netezza Performance Server is stable with minimal outages, relying on proper query design and offering effective IBM support.
 

Room For Improvement

IBM Db2 requires improved UI, competitive pricing, better integration, cloud readiness, simplified management, and enhanced performance monitoring.
IBM Netezza needs better scalability, concurrency, integration, query optimization, monitoring, and reduced costs to overcome growth and usability challenges.
It might be slightly slower than other database vendors, but it works well since banks typically do not move quickly with leading-edge technology.
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The cloud version is only available in AWS, and in the Middle East, it is not well-developed in the Azure environment.
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Setup Cost

IBM Db2 Database offers cost-effective enterprise solutions but experiences complex licensing, often less costly than Oracle and pricier than SQL Server.
IBM Netezza Performance Server is costly yet valuable for enterprises needing robust analytics, scalability, and built-in redundancy.
 

Valuable Features

IBM Db2 Database impresses with powerful SQL, security, and scalability, ideal for enterprises due to its versatility and resilience.
IBM Netezza Performance Server provides fast data processing, easy management, and enhances analytics with high performance and low maintenance.
IBM Db2 Database, because of enterprise performance and support, is why banks still maintain their relationship with it.
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It operates as a high-speed data warehouse, which is essential for handling big data.
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Categories and Ranking

IBM Db2 Database
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
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IBM Netezza Performance Server
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Data Warehouse (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

IBM Db2 Database and IBM Netezza Performance Server aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. IBM Db2 Database is designed for Relational Databases Tools and holds a mindshare of 7.4%, up 6.5% compared to last year.
IBM Netezza Performance Server, on the other hand, focuses on Data Warehouse, holds 4.4% mindshare, up 3.7% since last year.
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Data Warehouse
 

Featured Reviews

ArpitKhare - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers optimizer plan and ALSM features along with exceptional stability
The TSA version of IBM Db2 Database doesn't meet my stability expectations. Every time when a switch over occurs, some stability issues can be noticed. The vendor should offer a free version of IBM Db2 Database. For instance, if our company wants to train new individuals on all the features of IBM Db2 Database, they can only be trained after purchasing the paid version of the solution. About ten years ago, a trial version was available for the solution that was highly beneficial for companies. The vendor can add AI or ML features in the future version of IBM Db2 Database.
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Shiv Subramaniam Koduvayur - PeerSpot reviewer
Parallel data processing streamlines operations while cost and cloud integration challenge adoption
The cost of the solution is on the more expensive side, which is a concern for me. Additionally, its promotion and interaction with cloud applications are limited. The cloud version is only available in AWS, and in the Middle East, it is not well-developed in the Azure environment. For the cost to be reduced, it should match competitors. Many features need to be incorporated on the cloud.
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Comparison Review

it_user232068 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 5, 2015
Netezza vs. Teradata
Original published at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/should-i-choose-net Two leading Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) architectures for Data Warehousing (DW) are IBM PureData System for Analytics (formerly Netezza) and Teradata. I thought talking about the similarities and differences…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
45%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Educational Organization
58%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
4%
Insurance Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Db2 Database?
Db2 database scalability and performance capabilities match our database needs. It covers pretty much everything a database administrator or engineer might need.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Db2 Database?
IBM Db2 is an expensive solution. While I am not heavily involved with pricing, additional companies provide capabilities or products like those from BMC, which many installations might also purchase.
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What needs improvement with IBM Db2 Database?
IBM is implementing some release improvements. It might be slightly slower than other database vendors, but it works well since banks typically do not move quickly with leading-edge technology.
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What do you like most about IBM Netezza Performance Server?
IBM Netezza Performance Server is a cost-effective solution.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Netezza Performance Server?
The solution has a yearly licensing fee, and users have to pay extra for support.
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What needs improvement with IBM Netezza Performance Server?
The cost of the solution is on the more expensive side, which is a concern for me. Additionally, its promotion and interaction with cloud applications are limited. The cloud version is only availab...
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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 1% of the time
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Compared 19% of the time
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Compared 17% of the time
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Compared 13% of the time
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Also Known As

DB2
Netezza Performance Server, Netezza
 

Overview

DB2 Enterprise for Linux, UNIX, and Windows is the ideal data server for the most demanding workloads. New XML support is designed to help firms minimize the time and effort it takes to persist and use their XML data reducing development costs and improving business agility.
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IBM Netezza appliances are now part of IBM PureSystems - expert integrated systems with built in expertise, integration by design and a simplified user experience. Part of the PureData family, the Netezza appliance is now known as the PureData System for Analytics. It has the same key design tenets of simplicity, speed, scalability and analytics power that was fundamental to Netezza appliances.
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Sample Customers

Knorr-Bremse, Mizuho Bank Ltd., Australian Government Department of Defence, SCHWENK Zement, Friedhelm Loh Group, YAZAKI Europe Limited, Ekornes ASA, Baldor Electric, VSN Systemen BV, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, PLANSEE Group, TE Connectivity, Hansgrohe SE, Openmatics, University of Toronto
Seattle Childrens Hospital, Carphone Warehouse, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Battelle, Start Today Co. Ltd., Kelley Blue Book, Trident Marketing, Elisa Corporation, Catalina Marketing, iBasis, Barnes & Noble, Qualcomm, MediaMath, Acxiom, iBasis, Foxwoods
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