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Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) vs Oracle Data Relationship Management vs SAP Master Data Governance comparison

 

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it_user545286 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 09, 2016
 

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Saikat Ghosh - PeerSpot reviewer
Match and merge functionality is still the best but cloud version needs more functionality
There are various areas for improvement in IDMC. Enhancements on basic data management functionality and the UI front, such as multiple templates and improved grid views, would be beneficial. Bulk data management features could be improved from the UI perspective to get to the level of the on prem versions of Informatica MDM. The tool needs to mature but missing small but important features, like restricted dynamic attributes functionality, data inheritance rules in master hierachies, identifiers not being passed in jobs is a drawback.
reviewer951816 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancing data management with valuable workflow features while seeking improved automation capabilities
We use Oracle Data Relationship Management for enterprise reference data and finance reference data. Additionally, we utilize it for master data management in our industry It has been fine for what we need it for, adapting to changes in regulations and compliance requirements. It supports our…
UdayReddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Detailed technical support and data integration capabilities create seamless user experience
Regarding SAP Master Data Governance, there is significant room for improvement particularly concerning the replication types. For example, when a vendor master is created in Ariba and a request is submitted from the Ariba system, SAP Ariba directs it to MDG. MDG verifies the details entirely through PI/PO or CPI. Once MDG verifies the data, the request is submitted to the S/4HANA system, the target. After a final approval at all levels, the vendor number is generated, and the vendor code gets passed from source to target system. This number is available in both the Ariba integration in the systems and in SAP BPT code, as well as the S/4HANA system.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The profiling feature in Informatica Data Quality is incredibly effective for data governance."
"​The tool manually checks on applying business rules and helps to implement them."
"I like EDC's self-service capabilities. You can put the catalog on the intranet inside the organization, so users can search for something. People in the research world have specialized systems, and you might find data from various places that sound similar."
"It's helpful in integration, and it can be moved around in SharePoint. So, from the SharePoint View, data integration and reporting, it help a lot in that way."
"It gives you accountability to centralize your data and have it available to different applications."
"The most valuable features are the structure masking and platform masking."
"Informatica is good for integrating data and cloud applications. We have connectors for integrating cloud applications like Salesforce. You can quickly integrate anything with an exposed API or a REST API. The industry is increasingly shifting to the cloud, so we need more products that can connect to cloud-based applications. The integration is seamless and works in real time. It's also secure because you don't need to expose databases or tables."
"I like the connectivity and richness of features for the technical team, the maturity of the product, and that it had a cloud version. There is Informatica Cloud, and it is part of the Informatica Cloud platform."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to use JavaScript in formulas."
"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Using DRG within Oracle Data Relationship Management has been beneficial for our organization."
"SAP is a closed tool. Integrating with it requires a lot of effort and money. It is also very expensive and not flexible."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a customizable solution and is flexible."
"This is an all-around good product."
"Pricing for SAP Master Data Governance in the latest scenario depends on each version, offering a robust and user-friendly application."
"User-friendly and provides customized reports and personalized data."
"The product is easy to use and is beneficial from a data governance perspective."
"The ability to identify and manage duplicate data is valuable. The solution automatically checks for duplication possibilities based on criteria like name matching."
"The data capturing and data governance features are valuable."
 

Cons

"Informatica MDM could be improved by adding drag and drop options, business data insights, and visualization reporting."
"The integration could be a bit better. The process is something new."
"The cloud version of the Informatica, it's a very substandard product. They might say it's enterprise-ready but it's not at all ready. They need to add more features, such as improved data replication features. If you look at other tools, such as Matillion they are now cloud-native and flexible. Additionally, Informatica Cloud Data Integration should have a good migration strategy from Informatica PowerCenter to Informatica Cloud Data Integration."
"Certain shortcomings in the product's UI make it an area where improvements are required."
"Informatica MDM could improve the interdependency with integration. The solution sometimes becomes a bit difficult to change considering a lot of interdependency with the integration. There can be some improvement in the workflows and they can introduce more artificial intelligence."
"The integration with other data management tools can be enhanced. For instance, there is no integration with tools like Collibra or Hubview."
"The solution still is a bit manual in its functionality. We want t to be more automation-driven."
"The on-prem solution is harder to learn than the cloud-based versions."
"Better external connections and API integrations are needed."
"When we moved to the cloud, it was extremely complicated."
"Improvements are needed in the fees and the licensing part. The tool's price can be made lower."
"The technical support should be improved."
"The implementation could be easier."
"It could be more user-friendly."
"The price can be improved."
"The UI could improve by being more neat and clean. Sometimes users find it difficult to use it."
"In general, I want artificial intelligence added to SAP Master Data Governance since I feel it is one of the areas where the solution has certain shortcomings."
"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."
"SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Comparatively, their prices are a little bit too high."
"We switched to Informatica PIM because it was cheaper than the Oracle solution. It is cheaper initially, but they will bundle it later. This is what happens in the industry."
"Informatica MDM's pricing is not cheap but comparable to other vendors."
"Informatica MDM's price could be lower."
"The price is high, but the competitors are even higher, like Collibra."
"The product has a high price point."
"The price is comparable."
"I'm not sure about the most recent pricing trends, but I don't believe it's significantly different from PowerCenter. I believe it is nearly the same."
"The price of the solution is very, very high."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive solution."
"The licensing cost is reasonable."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive product."
"The solution is costly."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a licensed product. While there might be no upfront cost for the MDG component itself, you still need to pay for user authorizations."
"The product is too expensive."
"The cost of the product is not ideal."
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Answers from the Community

it_user545286 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 9, 2016
Dec 9, 2016
Riversand technology is leader in the MDM space and makes a product called MDMcenter. Gartner and Forrester put these guys in a leader and visionary quadrant topping Informatica, oracle, and sap. They have a product used by many fortune 1000s and multinational companies. I have rolled out MDM solutions for a bunch of customers using different platforms and Riversand's is the best. They hav...
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it_user348246 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 8, 2016
If you buy InfoSphere MDM Domain Hub Standard Edition you can use following products: IBM Process Server Standard v8.5.6 IBM Process Server Standard for Non-production Environment v8.5.6 IBM Process Center Standard v8.5.6 IBM Process Designer v8.5.6 IBM Content Integrator v8.6 IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition v10.5 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence V10.2.2.0 IBM InfoSphere Information Server Enterprise v11.5 IBM Integration Bus Healthcare Pack v3.0.0.0 IBM Integration Bus Express Edition v9.0.0.3 IBM Watson Explorer v10.0 IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software v9.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment v8.5.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Base v8.5.5 IBM WebSphere MQ v8.0 IBM WebSphere Portal Server v8.5 IBM Installation Manager & IBM Packaging Utility for Rational Software Development Platform v1.8 IBM Security Directory Server v6.4.0.0 For IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Enterprise Edition you can use also: IBM InfoSphere Big Match for Hadoop v11.5 InfoSphere Information Server contains both DataStage (ETL engine) and QualityStage (DQ components which are fully integrated with ETL). You could always check which products are provided in license on Software License Portal (http://www-03.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf/search)
it_user311469 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 8, 2016
Will do but can you help me out with my groceries for this week ? ( please stop sending me these emails. I am a professional not a volunteer) Sent from my iPhone
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
10%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What are the biggest benefits of using Informatica Cloud Data Integration?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Data Relationship Management?
I am not privy to pricing information, but we have a very good deal with Oracle, having an enterprise license.
What needs improvement with Oracle Data Relationship Management?
There is a scope for improvement in automation and AI capabilities within Oracle Data Relationship Management. Better...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Data Relationship Management?
We use Oracle Data Relationship Management for enterprise reference data and finance reference data. Additionally, we...
What do you like most about SAP Master Data Governance?
We've managed tens of thousands of updates within 30 to 60 minutes, and we can also replicate these changes to all co...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Master Data Governance?
The challenge with SAP MDG is not only the cost but the resources. The skills required are niche in the market, and w...
What needs improvement with SAP Master Data Governance?
Regarding SAP Master Data Governance, there is significant room for improvement particularly concerning the replicati...
 

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