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Pros
"I feel the solution to be a bit faster than the traditional methods, which makes it easy to customize.""We like that we can easily restore the database with just a few clicks. The database is linked as well."

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"The platform's ability to generate metrics is the most valuable feature for data management. It is a user-friendly and easy-to-use tool.""Data masking features are the most valuable, as non-production environments are used by diverse parties and data privacy has to be guaranteed.""I like the features compared to other tools. This tool is more flexible to use than other tools like an Oracle product or SAP product. I think IBM tools are more flexible, and this tool is also a good product."

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Cons
"While the solution is very supportive of Db2, it is not so friendly when it comes to IMS databases.""We're looking for a solution that can be implemented on AWS. IBM InfoSphere Optim can be implemented on AWS, but it costs more than double what we're currently paying. So, it's not really of good value for us."

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"I think it could be more secure. I don't have experience with the security aspects concerning PII data, but I think it can still be streamlined a little more. It could also have some more features, and the initial setup could be more straightforward.""I would like to be able to combine different masking functions on the same column map, making more complex masking without the need of writing an Lua procedure.""TDM's efficiency in terms of generating reports needs improvement. It could work faster."

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  • "IBM InfoSphere Optim is a very expensive solution. Actually, it's the most expensive archiving solution that we have."
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  • "You have to pay yearly for the license, which comes at a reduced cost. The monthly payment option for a shorter project duration is also good."
  • "We purchase TDM's yearly license."
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    Answers from the Community
    Anonymous User
    Rita Nuñez - PeerSpot reviewerRita Nuñez
    Real User

    We have experience providing consulting services of masking and transforming data with Oracle Data Masking tool. If you like to use Oracle Data Masking in Oracle Databases insted of IBM InfoSphere Optim, please let me know.

    it_user108384 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user108384 (Project Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees)
    Consultant

    Hi,
    Cognizant Technology Services can help you in providing TDM services who are expert in these IBM Products. You can contact Madhavan.V@Cognizant.com

    it_user429198 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user429198 (IT Specialist at a tech services company)
    Real User

    I have been very impressed with the functionality BlueCore offers.
    www.bluecore.com

    They have a masking solution that can be used with relational and non relational data sources which is a critical requirement at Census. They also have the ability to preserve the distribution of the mask test data so that the derived results are meaningful for testing. The other solutions I looked at could mask PII data but we lost the statistical demographics that make using the data for testing questionable.

    The Blue Core Solution is simple, while keeping the test data meaningful.
    I recommend it highly.

    it_user698256 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user698256 (Technical Manager at a tech vendor)
    Vendor

    Dears,

    According to the email that I've received from Mr. Nick Regan, my name Ahmed Aglan and I am a Technical Manager at IME which is a UAE based company and covers all EMEA countries. We have great experience and references providing such solution for test data management but using Informatica products which equivalent to IBM Optim or even better according to Gartner reports.

    Please, let me know if you are interested so we can discuss in details the solution and how could we help.

    Thanks
    Ahmed Aglan

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We like that we can easily restore the database with just a few clicks. The database is linked as well.
    Top Answer:IBM InfoSphere Optim is a very expensive solution. Actually, it's the most expensive archiving solution that we have. The cost is per license and per gigabytes.
    Top Answer:The cost needs to be reduced. It is a very expensive solution. We're looking for a solution that can be implemented on AWS. IBM InfoSphere Optim can be implemented on AWS, but it costs more than… more »
    Top Answer:The platform's ability to generate metrics is the most valuable feature for data management. It is a user-friendly and easy-to-use tool.
    Top Answer:TDM's efficiency in terms of generating reports needs improvement. It could work faster.
    Top Answer:We use the product to track across the entire product life cycle.
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    Also Known As
    IBM Optim, Optim
    IBM Optim Test Data Management, Optim Test Data Management, IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management
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    Overview
    IBM Optim solutions manage data from requirements to retirement. They boost performance, empower collaboration, and improve governance across applications, databases and platforms. By managing data properly over its lifetime, organisations are better equipped to support business goals with less risk.

    IBM Optim solutions manage data from requirements to retirement. They boost performance, empower collaboration, and improve governance across applications, databases and platforms. By managing data properly over its lifetime, organisations are better equipped to support business goals with less risk.

    Sample Customers
    Durham Police Department, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Continental, KCE Electronics Public Company Limited, The University of Adelaide, Migros Zurich, COPROB
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm32%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm27%
    Insurance Company9%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise77%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise87%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise85%
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    IBM InfoSphere Optim is ranked 17th in Database Development and Management with 3 reviews while IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is ranked 4th in Test Data Management with 14 reviews. IBM InfoSphere Optim is rated 6.6, while IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IBM InfoSphere Optim writes "Can easily restore the database, but the cost needs to be reduced". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) writes "User-friendly platform with valuable data management features ". IBM InfoSphere Optim is most compared with Solix Enterprise Data Management, Informatica Data Archive, Informatica Persistent Data Masking and Oracle Enterprise Manager, whereas IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is most compared with Delphix, Broadcom Test Data Manager, Informatica Test Data Management (TDM) and Tricentis Tosca.

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