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We performed a comparison between Informatica Axon and Microsoft Purview Information Protection based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Governance solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Informatica Axon vs. Microsoft Purview Information Protection Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Axon does one interesting thing that I don't think other tools do as well. It lets you rate data and incorporates Informatica's data quality feature into it. There are little indications and graphics that show you how good the data quality is, and you can drill into it to see where potential issues lie.""It is a very stable solution...It is a scalable solution.""The solution is stable.""The best thing about Informatica Axon is that it integrates with the Electronic Data Capture and the Axon system.""You can extract and transfer your data as you wish it to be consumed later.""It is a very stable solution. I rate its stability a ten out of ten...It is a scalable solution...Informatica Axon's technical support is good.""The most valuable feature of Informatica Axon has been the data marketplace.""The tool's most valuable feature is bulk upload. We upload files in CSV or Excel format."

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"Before using it, we had a lot of unlabeled data, and the tool helped us quickly and accurately label a large number of documents.""Incorporating data loss prevention capabilities built into the Microsoft platform to endpoints, such as Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers, can also help prevent data loss and is highly advantageous.""We can restrict access or specify who can see sensitivity labels, which can be based on the classification level. We can encrypt restricted content and limit who can see that from an internal view, too, so Purview is a powerful tool.""It ensures that sensitive data is automatically safeguarded, even for email attachments, regardless of the user or device.""The UI is user-friendly, and I have observed that it improves further each year."

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Cons
"The solution still is a bit manual in its functionality. We want t to be more automation-driven.""Informatica Axon needs more integration connectors so that it can connect to systems and different kinds of datasets.""Right now, although they offer some templates, I would want more templates available to be imported.""There are some limitations with Informatica Axon when one tries to connect or integrate it with Jira.""Permissions, scalability, and connection with other informatic tools are the main areas that need development. Integration with other tools, such as IDQ, is challenging. The management of data discovery is highly challenging because many data points have identical definitions.""Informatica Axon needs to improve its interface.""The GUI needs to be a little more user-friendly and appealing.""The solution should improve its integration."

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"Microsoft Purview Information Protection can improve in terms of scan concurrency and scan processing time.""There is room for improvement with the policy tips feature.""Our primary concern is third-party application visibility. Many people choose other DLP tools, as they can search the Office 365 suite and detect sensitive information across thousands of other apps. The product is weak compared to the competitors on the DLP front, but the classification is good; the tool needs a bit more maturation.""There is potential for more integration in the use of AI.""Microsoft can improve the affordability of Purview Information Protection by offering it at a lower cost."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "You can purchase licenses for this solution at different intervals. For example, annually or every three years. They recently changed their terms for licensing and now it is more flexible."
  • "Pricing is determined by the number of licensed users as well as the number of Core CPUs."
  • "A yearly subscription is paid based on the number of people using the solution. Price-wise, it falls under the medium range since it is neither very costly nor too cheap."
  • "The price is neither too high nor too low."
  • "Informatica Axon is a costly solution. I rate Informatica Axon a four out of ten for its pricing."
  • "Informatica Axon is expensive."
  • "The licensing price of the product depends on the organization's requirements."
  • "We saw an ROI. We have been able to get data from various sources and consolidate it into a data lake, which is helping us in data analytics."
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  • "The product is affordable, and our clients agree. Sensitivity labels come with the MIP license at an additional $2 a month per user, an excellent deal for auto-labeling capabilities."
  • "The price is determined by the enterprise licensing, either the E3 or E5 licensing or the EMS plus security and other feature licensing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's most valuable feature is the ability to select the data flow and lineage.
    Top Answer:The platform has a premium cost. I rate the pricing as seven out of ten.
    Top Answer:Informatica Axon's response times and certain aspects of the admin panel could be enhanced for better usability.
    Top Answer:It ensures that sensitive data is automatically safeguarded, even for email attachments, regardless of the user or device.
    Top Answer:The pricing and licensing for the product are quite expensive. Some advanced features are included in the E5 licensing, and it might be beneficial to see some of those features integrated into E3 to… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Purview Information Protection can improve in terms of scan concurrency and scan processing time. Currently, the default limit for scans is a bit restrictive, and reducing the time it takes… more »
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    Also Known As
    Axon, Diaku, Informatica Data Governance, Informatica Axon Data Governance
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    Overview

    What is Informatica Axon?

    Informatica Axon is a data governance (DG) tool. Axon Data Governance is powerfully integrated with Informatica Data Quality and Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog to seamlessly deliver a robust collaborative data governance program to business and IT leaders. Business users can use this solution to easily create all of their key protocols, access all relevant data throughout the enterprise, and can see the quality of that data in real time. Users can characterize and discover data privacy and protection use cases, including compliance with such regulations as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Basel Committee of Banking Supervision (BSBS 239), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and more.

    Informatica Axon Key Features

      • Democratize Data Access: Users’ governance teams develop already approved lists of governed data and can make them available to certain groups, teams, or individuals in the Axon Data Marketplace. The end user has a friendly graphic dashboard that will display all grouped data as well as some context concerning the available data. The dashboard will show who owns the data and whether they are able to access the data, and if not, will display the reasons why access will not be granted. If access is approved, users can access it immediately.

      • Analyze Data: Users have full transparency concerning the quality of their data and its fitness for the prescribed purpose. The integration of Axon Data Governance with Informatica Data Quality guarantees organizations are using trusted data. Additionally, users can capture cost and revenue to get a clear view of the effectiveness of the data governance program.

      • Improve Success: The solution lets users minimize complexities and potential risks across the business enterprise. Organizations can transition to becoming more cost-effective by identifying duplication and eliminating waste, enabling the delivery of more efficient projects with a lower failure rate. Organizations are able to allocate resources elsewhere and achieve higher output and productivity.

    Informatica Axon Key Benefits

      • Improved Compliance: Users are easily able to report and prove consistent regulatory compliance standard adherence worldwide.

      • Trusted Data: Axon Data Governance ensures users a single source of truth throughout the entire organization. Users can be assured that all integral data-driven ventures, such as regulatory compliance, appropriate analytics, and customer experience, are secure and that every result will end with the appropriate desired result.

      • Streamline Processes: End users are able to access, find, and use data easily to immediately achieve the desired result without having to wait for hours and sometimes days or weeks for IT to approve access. Users can trust the data is accurate, trusted, and regulatory compliant.

    Reviews from Real Users:

    A Consulting Associate at a consultancy says, “Axon does one interesting thing that I don't think other tools do as well. It lets you rate data and incorporates Informatica's data quality feature into it. There are little indications and graphics that show you how good the data quality is, and you can drill into it to see where potential issues lie. Users can comment on the data, tag people, and ask questions or rate the data one to five based on their experience, which helps eliminate data silos. You have all your information right there, and it's easier for future users to know which data to draw from.”

    A Data Architect at a retailer writes, “Everyone in the organization can view what is actually happening and what they could benefit from it. That's how collaborative data governance comes into the picture with Axon. It has got nice integrated quality dashboards as well.”

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    Sample Customers
    AIA Singapore, McGraw-Hill Education
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company36%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Retailer7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government7%
    Insurance Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise72%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    Buyer's Guide
    Informatica Axon vs. Microsoft Purview Information Protection
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Informatica Axon vs. Microsoft Purview Information Protection and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Informatica Axon is ranked 3rd in Data Governance with 23 reviews while Microsoft Purview Information Protection is ranked 6th in Data Governance with 5 reviews. Informatica Axon is rated 7.8, while Microsoft Purview Information Protection is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Informatica Axon writes "It has a marketplace that allows you to showcase all the assets the data owner has". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Purview Information Protection writes "Provides protection across multiple environments, can classify data and represent it graphically, and has the option for customer-managed teams to encrypt and manage data". Informatica Axon is most compared with Microsoft Purview, Collibra Governance, Alation Data Catalog, BigID and Varonis Platform, whereas Microsoft Purview Information Protection is most compared with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender XDR, Varonis Platform, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and BigID. See our Informatica Axon vs. Microsoft Purview Information Protection report.

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