IBM InfoSphere Optim vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

IBM and VMware are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. IBM is ranked #16 with an average rating of 7.0, while VMware is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.9. IBM holds a 2.5% mindshare in DDM, compared to VMware’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of VMware users who would recommend it.

IBM InfoSphere Optim

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89% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions and IBM InfoSphere Optim compete in data management and optimization. VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is favored for deployment scalability, while IBM InfoSphere Optim's data privacy features make it suitable for high privacy environments.

Features: VMware Tanzu Data Solutions integrates smoothly with Kubernetes, enhancing the management of modern applications. It is scalable, supports efficient cloud-native operations, and simplifies application management. IBM InfoSphere Optim excels in data lifecycle management, featuring comprehensive data archiving, masking, and ensuring data privacy. Its robust data governance and regulatory compliance tools offer an edge for organizations focusing on security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offers agile deployment, ideal for cloud-native environments, backed by efficient customer support. IBM InfoSphere Optim provides a comprehensive setup with a significant learning curve, yet benefits from IBM's broad service network for customer support. Quick deployment favors VMware Tanzu, while IBM's solution attracts organizations seeking detailed vendor backing.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is considered cost-effective, with lower initial setup costs and faster ROI potential due to seamless integration with existing infrastructure. IBM InfoSphere Optim has higher setup expenses but offers substantial ROI for environments with strict data governance needs. While VMware emphasizes short-term cost benefits, IBM promises long-term gains in data-compliant settings.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere Optim

Ranking in Database Development and Management

16th

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Ranking in Database Development and Management

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Relational Databases Tools (13th), Data Warehouse (8th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere Optim is 2.5%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is 2.9%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Ajai Lal

Project Manager at Mphasis

Very supportive of Db2 and easy to customize, but IMS features are not user friendly and the support of these features is lacking

We work on two different types of databases, one being IMS and the other Db2. While the solution is very supportive of Db2, it is not so friendly when it comes to IMS databases. When we had questions for the support team conerning the IMS database, we found their knowledge to be lacking, likely owing to lack of experience on their part. I would not say that the initial setup is complex. Neither would I say that it is straightforward. Certain features require technical knowledge.

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Sushma Polavarapu

Sr Data Analytics Consultant at Capgemini

Create essential reporting scripts with simplicity but has some operational challenges

We mainly create functions and scripts required for reporting The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views. It's just simple to use. There is general room for improvement. I have been using it for five years. I have faced stability issues, mainly…

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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

"I feel the solution to be a bit faster than the traditional methods, which makes it easy to customize."

"The compression feature is valuable because it achieves around 80% compression."

"We like that we can easily restore the database with just a few clicks. The database is linked as well."

"It can be configured to be a very fast message broker. I like the stability, the built-in admin tools and plugin architecture."

"The message routing is the most valuable feature. It is effective and flexible."

"Tanzu Greenplum's most valuable features include the integration of modern data science approaches across an MPP platform."

"After creating a RabbitMQ service, they provide you with a sort of web management dashboard."

"It's one of the fastest databases in the market. It's easy to use. From a maintenance perspective it's a good product. The segmentation, or architecture of the product is different than other databases such as Oracle. So even in 10 years, the data distribution for such segments will not affect other segments. The query performance of the product, for complex queries, is very good. It has good integration with Hadoop."

"The product has been stable and I have never faced any kind of problems with it."

"It works very well with large database queries."

"With VMware Tanzu Greenplum, one can make a huge database table and analyze the queries by adding in the SQL command. Some hint or command for the query goes over the multi-parallel execution."

Cons

"The potential room for improvement for IBM InfoSphere Optim is usually its cost, as it is too expensive."

"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."

"While the solution is very supportive of Db2, it is not so friendly when it comes to IMS databases."

"I was struggling with installing a few things. It would be good if was somewhat similar to RedHat. There should be more documentation regarding installation troubleshooting."

"Implementing a circuit breaker scenario using RabbitMQ is complicated. This complexity arises because manual intervention is required to manage worker details and handle operations based on worker IP addresses."

"The user interface could be improved."

"When you have complex tasks, RabbitMQ is hard to use."

"The product needs to focus on offering more use case documentation because browsing the internet to find it can be a process filled with struggles."

"Implementation takes a long time."

"The initial deployment was a little difficult."

"VMware Tanzu Greenplum needs improvement in the memory area and improved methods for quick access to the disc. So, one of the quick goals of Greenplum must work on enhancing access to the disc by adding hints in the database."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM InfoSphere Optim is a very expensive solution. Actually, it's the most expensive archiving solution that we have."

"This is an open source solution."

"The price is pretty good."

"It is an open-source platform. Although, we have to pay for additional features."

"The pricing for RabbitMQ is reasonable. It is worth the cost."

"The solution's pricing is cost-effective as it does not involve significant expenses. Licensing is required only for the server, while clients do not need any licensing. Therefore, it proves to be a cost-efficient option."

"Since the tool is an open-source product, there is no need to pay anything."

"Tanzu Greenplum's pricing is really competitive and gives excellent value for money."

"Pricing is good compared to other products. It's fine."

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How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?

IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...

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What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Greenplum?

The loading speed is very good.

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It’s an open-source solution. There are no expenses for using it.

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Also Known As

IBM Optim, Optim

Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres

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

VMware Tanzu is a robust platform tailored for data warehousing, complex analytics, BI applications, and predictive analytics. It excels in scalability, performance, and parallel processing, enhancing data handling efficiency. Users report significant productivity improvements and streamlined operations, making it ideal for comprehensive data solutions.

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Sample Customers

Durham Police Department, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Continental, KCE Electronics Public Company Limited, The University of Adelaide, Migros Zurich, COPROB

General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University

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