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

 

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it_user545286 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 09, 2016
 

Featured Reviews

Raj Sethupathi - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers profiling and address standardization but can be complicated
Informatica Data Quality has its data warehouse, primarily using Oracle and some SQL databases. You need a database to host the data. The cleansed version of the data is stored in the data warehouse. It integrates with PowerCenter and other Informatica tools. The integration details can be complex, but a regional setup is involved in this process. Profiling smaller datasets, such as 10,000-50,000 records, worked fine. However, unexpected issues could arise with larger datasets, such as thousands of records or more, especially with tables containing many columns. Handling tables with fifty or more columns can be challenging, even in Excel. A mismatch in data types could cause the entire system to crash. Continual enhancements are being made to address these issues, which can be unique to specific industries like finance and healthcare.
RahulSoni - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers features that pinpoints locations with maps and provides reporting about data performance and completeness
Until I work with a customer, I won't be able to recognize the performance regarding the integration of records, especially when records are coming in as a full load or a delta after an initial load. I have to check how it performs in the integration part when pushing the entire data into MDM. Most tools have a downside in this area. So far, I have not faced any other problems regarding Reltio. I just did a certification and the provided hands-on exercises. I didn't find anything concerning, but I would definitely want to use the AI features introduced in Reltio more. The Hands-on Lab in the certification allows you to try out certain AI features.
Vishal Khare - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides efficient technical support services, but it could be more affordable
We use the platform for centralizing and streamlining the management of an organization's master data With MDG, we have established an efficient process for easily managing country-specific data. At an enterprise level, it has proven valuable in imposing control over master data changes across…

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

Pros

"It has become an easy way to exchange information through any cloud application."
"The technical support services are good."
"The features I find most valuable is the synchronization, verification, functionalities and all the data integration features."
"Some of Axon's valuable features include creating your business glossaries, importing DQ rules, and creating change management."
"The Mapping Configuration and PowerCenter wizards are valuable. We use them to run our business logic."
"Informatica Cloud Data Integration is stable."
"The staging and hierarchical features are the most valuable."
"The most valuable features of Informatica MDM are the IDQ and RDM data management."
"Its user interface is different from that of other MDM solutions like Informatica"
"It is a scalable product, and the scalability is good. We can configure users."
"It is very easy to learn. The"
"The solution saves 30% to 40% of our time."
"The most valuable feature of Reltio Cloud is the customization we can make in its functionality."
"We can store the data and enrich it from multiple sources."
"The matching feature of Reltio Cloud is highly effective compared to many other tools available. Additionally, it is almost ready to use out-of-the-box, reducing the implementation time."
"The survivorship feature is great because we can define it, prioritize the sources, and only allow those sources to survive when making the golden record."
"We've found the solution to be quite flexible."
"The most valuable thing is what it does: data management."
"It is a stable solution."
"I like how the solution integrates with other SAP tools and third-party solutions."
"It is a stable solution...The initial setup of SAP Master Data Governance is very easy."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a customizable solution and is flexible."
"The ability to identify and manage duplicate data is valuable. The solution automatically checks for duplication possibilities based on criteria like name matching."
"SAP MDG has built-in integration capabilities with multiple systems/streams. We can also create custom interfaces if needed."
 

Cons

"The tool could be improved in terms of ease of use, particularly for those without technical expertise. Understanding and extracting data from the table-based structure requires some SQL knowledge and technical skills. Additionally, while Informatica MDM has moved towards a cloud-based MDM with a UI similar to Reltio, I haven't used it, so I can't comment on its effectiveness."
"The main issue preventing Brazilian companies from migrating to Informatica Cloud Data Integration from on-prem is the price."
"Performance also needs to be significantly improved, especially when connecting to SFDC for read and write operations."
"The cloud version of Axon is far behind the on-prem, and many of my clients want to go fully to the cloud. However, Axon has to be an on-prem installation. I would like to see their cloud products catch up with their on-prem capabilities."
"The ability of the product to leverage the power of big data could be improved."
"Informatica Data Quality has its data warehouse, primarily using Oracle and some SQL databases. You need a database to host the data."
"The biggest challenge I see is the IDE's for the cloud and automization are different."
"Some functionalities can be a challenge in the cloud."
"AI features should be introduced in Reltio more."
"Sometimes, the service goes down for maintenance or when we run a lot of jobs so things get pushed to the queue and results don't get delivered on time."
"Initially, the UI was limited in features."
"There is some lag in developing new features for specific business requirements. If a new feature is needed, we have to raise a request in the developer portal through the IDEA portal. This process takes time to develop, which can be a drawback when immediate business needs arise."
"Reltio Cloud could be improved in two specific areas. Firstly, the API capability needs to be enhanced, as when utilizing the REST API and posting a significant amount of data, there are multiple rejections from the MDM side. This can be due to the MDM server not responding or being unable to process the request. Therefore, I suggest that the API capacity should be increased to handle larger amounts of data. Additionally, I have noticed that the response time from the servers can take up to a minute or a few seconds, which can be improved for a faster response time."
"The download process can be quite slow"
"The deployment is difficult."
"The solution's UI could be enhanced, and its record filtering could be expanded."
"The product is not user-friendly."
"The price can be improved."
"They should improve the solution's performance as sometimes the process consumes much time."
"The profiling feature, especially for materials, needs improvement. We faced challenges maintaining specific details for a single material from multiple vendors."
"The multidomain MDM feature is based on EIP systems, which may not be a good model for all master data."
"The UI could improve by being more neat and clean. Sometimes users find it difficult to use it."
"There is no clarity and direction on how to manage bills of materials (BOMs) or routing in MDG."
"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is highly-priced."
"The price is very high and has become a big concern for our customers who require the solution in order for their business to function smoothly."
"The pricing structure is good, but having to pay for extra drivers to be used in an ICS environment makes me a little nervous."
"We got a 50% discount."
"The product has a high price point."
"The licensing price of the product depends on the organization's requirements."
"My understanding is that Informatica is quite expensive compare to other tools that are available in the market."
"It is an expensive solution. I would say it is the most expensive solution in the market."
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"The product is too expensive."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"The solution is costly."
"We have an enterprise license. The whole SAP landscape pricing model is based on the number of users, and the number of transactions. The price could be better, there is always room for improvement in the price."
"The licensing cost is reasonable."
"The cost of the product is not ideal."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive solution."
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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
17%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
 

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Small Business
 

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What advice do you have for others considering Reltio Cloud?
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What do you like most about SAP Master Data Governance?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Master Data Governance?
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What needs improvement with SAP Master Data Governance?
SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption. There's a need for SAP to develop an ov...
 

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