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Oracle Integration Cloud Service vs SSIS comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.3
Oracle Integration Cloud Service significantly reduces costs and time, with 40% maintenance automated, enhancing ROI and client retention.
Sentiment score
7.3
SSIS offers cost-effective data management with no extra fees, but some users prefer alternatives with a larger budget.
Using SSIS has proven cost-effective as there are no additional fees outside the SQL Server license, and it significantly enhances data management efficiency.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Oracle Integration Cloud Service's support is effective but may experience response delays; documentation and community resources are improving.
Sentiment score
6.0
Users find SSIS support mixed; many prefer online solutions and community forums over Microsoft’s challenging and costly support.
I find the technical support from Oracle to be good.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Oracle Integration Cloud Service is praised for scalability, though challenges exist with licensing and performance under large workloads.
Sentiment score
6.8
SSIS is scalable for various enterprises, requiring proper configuration for optimal performance, but may lack compared to alternatives.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Oracle Integration Cloud Service is stable and reliable, with recent improvements leading to high user satisfaction and performance ratings.
Sentiment score
7.5
SSIS is stable and reliable, though occasional performance issues are noted; proper infrastructure enhances its effectiveness.
Oracle has provided some fixes, and in my last two to three large engagements, we haven't faced any major challenges with the product.
The solution is stable.
It processes large volumes of data quickly.
 

Room For Improvement

Oracle Integration Cloud Service needs improvements in error management, documentation, integration complexities, support for modern technologies, and operational stability.
SSIS needs user interface, performance, compatibility, integration, error logging, scalability improvements, and better real-time, security, and API support.
The mapping is a bit complex, so configuration is not very easy for a new user.
Most large customers use multiple clouds, and Oracle's partnership with Azure and other hyperscalers needs additional development on the Integration Cloud Service side.
Within the South African context, if you are getting your enterprise agreement from First Technology, they don't provide support.
SSIS has a difficult learning curve when dealing with complex transformations.
 

Setup Cost

Oracle Integration Cloud Service offers competitive pricing with flexible models, often securing discounts for existing clients despite potential customization costs.
SSIS is economical for SQL Server users, offering value without extra setup costs compared to pricier ETL tools.
If integration points exceed 30, I recommend that customers use Oracle Integration Cloud Service as it becomes cost-effective with its pay-as-you-use model and multiple available packages.
Utilizing SSIS involves no extra charges beyond the SQL Server license.
 

Valuable Features

Oracle Integration Cloud Service simplifies integration with pre-built adapters, user-friendly interface, and scalable architecture for enterprise deployments.
SSIS is popular for its ease of use, scalability, integration, cost-effectiveness, and powerful ETL capabilities with Microsoft products.
Additionally, it provides a wide variety of built-in adapters for many cloud providers, such as Azure Blob and AWS S3.
It is very easy to integrate, and the pre-built APIs available to connect multiple systems help establish connections faster and more accurately.
The challenge lies in Microsoft withdrawing a lot of the qualifications and watering down its emphasis, leading to a perception that this is supposed to be an elite product.
One of the best aspects of SSIS is that it is built into Microsoft SQL Server, so there are no additional costs involved.
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Integration Cloud Se...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (4th)
SSIS
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Oracle Integration Cloud Service and SSIS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Oracle Integration Cloud Service is designed for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) and holds a mindshare of 7.9%, down 10.2% compared to last year.
SSIS, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 7.7% mindshare, down 7.9% since last year.
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

Virendra Phophaliya - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration experience improves operational efficiency and automation
It is very easy to integrate, and the pre-built APIs available to connect multiple systems help establish connections faster and more accurately. Customers need not worry about data volume flow, and Oracle charges based on usage. Multiple packages are available, such as 10 million messages per annum, allowing customers to choose packages for optimum cost. Oracle Integration Cloud Service makes it simple to connect any third-party products, and Oracle is key for adding pre-built APIs. For all major products, the APIs are available from Oracle itself. The implementation is simple because sufficient documentation is available, and my team has developed expertise. We know precisely what needs to be done. Based on scenarios, customers can have everything within their channel.
Sean Achim - PeerSpot reviewer
Building impactful organizational KPIs with ease and precision
Stability is rated at 10. One other important aspect I appreciate is that SSAS is included in the base installation of SQL Server. Obviously, it requires installation, but it is readily available, which is a major strength. It's all about setting it up, configuring it, and then using it. If there are additional costs associated with it or separating it as a second product, that would be a disadvantage. The area of improvement is really in education. Microsoft is trying to push everything as a Power BI solution or trying to get people to solve the problems which are solved with SSAS in another space in Power BI, or in Power Pivot, is not enough. There's not enough marketing, conversation, and support around that space. As a result, we end up with people not understanding that you need to build your models correctly, and then they try to model everything inside of Power BI, or another visualization tool, without first building the data model. That leads people to consider alternate solutions because SAP and others argue that their whole thing is in memory, and they disseminate misleading information. Additionally, what would be very helpful is local user group developments, so getting people around the table and teaching them how to use it. That is the biggest problem; it's not the technology itself. The challenge lies in Microsoft withdrawing a lot of the qualifications and watering down its emphasis, leading to a perception that this is supposed to be an elite product.
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Comparison Review

it_user90069 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2014
Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities
Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
28%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Oracle Integration Cloud Service and Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)?
Oracle Integration Cloud Service has a fairly easy initial setup, and Oracle offers initial support and guidance for those who might find the setup to be challenging. There are complications that c...
What do you like most about Oracle Integration Cloud Service?
Oracle Integration Cloud Service offers a lot of adaptors.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Integration Cloud Service?
It is not really a high price for the value it gives. However, when you start doing the customization, it’s a bit expensive because I need to start provisioning other services before deployment. So...
Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?
SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free compo...
What do you like most about SSIS?
The product's deployment phase is easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?
Utilizing SSIS involves no extra charges beyond the SQL Server license. It's an economical choice for my clients.
 

Also Known As

Oracle ICS
SQL Server Integration Services
 

Overview

 

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