IBM Integrated Analytics System vs Microsoft Analytics Platform System comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Warehouse category. IBM is ranked #20, while Microsoft is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.5. IBM holds a 1.0% mindshare in Data Warehouse, compared to Microsoft’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Integrated Analytics System and Microsoft Analytics Platform System based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Integrated Analytics Sy...

Ranking in Data Warehouse

20th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Analytics Platfor...

Ranking in Data Warehouse

17th

Average Rating

6.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Warehouse category, the mindshare of IBM Integrated Analytics System is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Analytics Platform System is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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it_user258975

Senior Information Management Specialist at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

They deliver a canned, scalable solution, but I would like to see the TSA scripts available publicly.

With a solid DB2 foundation, it performs incredibly and I recently implemented the new BLU Acceleration, and was dumbfounded that hour-long queries took minutes, in the correct scenario, of course. From a consultant point of view, I can step in and immediately know the system. I do not…

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MahmoudMohamed1

Senior Data Engineer at Tatweer Educational Technologies Company - TETCO

Offers smooth data integration between systems, but requires better real-time analytics capabilities

We leverage its capabilities for many applications. We can integrate with our databases, like Oracle, MySQL, or any other, using Microsoft Integration Services. This lets us continue using private databases without paying additional licensing fees. Additionally, the license includes Analytics services and Power BI, which work on-premises, unlike most other technologies that require cloud solutions.

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What do you like most about Microsoft Analytics Platform System?

We leverage its capabilities for many applications. We can integrate with our databases, like Oracle, MySQL, or any other, using Microsoft Integration Services.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Analytics Platform System?

It's not too confusing. It's based on features, and we don't have to buy additional licenses.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Analytics Platform System?

We need better real-time analytics capabilities. It's a bit challenging for us. Moreover, there are some permission limitations.

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Also Known As

Smart Analytics System, IBM Smart Analytics System

Microsoft APS, MS Analytics Platform System

Overview

The IBM Smart Analytics System provides analytics capabilities on a data warehouse foundation. This integrated and optimized system combines advanced software with IBM server and storage hardware to address a range of analytics workloads and accelerate deployment to help achieve greater efficiency, lower cost and higher performance.

IBM

The Microsoft Analytics Platform System can meet the demands of your evolving data warehouse environment with its scale-out, massively parallel processing integrated system supporting hybrid data warehouse scenarios. It provides the ability to query across relational and non-relational data by leveraging Microsoft PolyBase and industry-leading big data technologies. It offers the lowest price per terabyte for large data warehouse workloads.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

WIdO AOK, EEKA Fashion, SSGC, GS Retail

Transport for London, E-Plus Mobilfunk GmbH & Co. KG, Prometeia, Tangerine, SSM Health Care, Service Corporation International

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