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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Actian DataConnect

    Score6 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    HCL DataConnect (formerly Actian DataConnect) is a hybrid integration solution that enables users to integrate anything, anywhere, anytime. It can be deployed in on-premise, cloud, and/or hybrid environments and offers quick onboarding. With its emphasis data quality, data reuse, adaptability and self-service integration, DataConnect is designed to support rapid onboarding and deliver the fast time to value.N/A

    Panoply

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/APanoply, from Sqream since the late 2021 acquisition, is an ETL-less, smart end-to-end data management system built for the cloud. Panoply specializes as a unified ELT and Data Warehouse platform with integrated visualization capabilities and storage optimization algorithms.N/A
    Pricing
    Actian DataConnectPanoply
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Actian DataConnectPanoply
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Panoply offers simple, transparent pricing. All plans have a 21-day free trial—no credit card required. You'll get an account executive and data architect to help you get the most out of your smart data warehouse. Pricing starts at $325/month.
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    Features
    Actian DataConnectPanoply
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Actian DataConnect and Panoply
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Panoply
    -
    Ratings
    Connect to traditional data sources9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Actian DataConnect and Panoply
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.9
    2 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Panoply
    -
    Ratings
    Simple transformations10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Complex transformations9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Modeling
    Comparison of Data Modeling features of Actian DataConnect and Panoply
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.9
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Panoply
    -
    Ratings
    Data model creation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Metadata management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business rules and workflow9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration9.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Testing and debugging9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Actian DataConnect and Panoply
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Panoply
    -
    Ratings
    Integration with data quality tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    SolarWinds Task Factory
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Actian DataConnectPanoply
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Actian DataConnectPanoply
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HCLSoftware
    The choice to use Actian DataConnect really comes down to pricing and the type of integration project you are performing, specifically with the requirements, whether you want the integration to be on-premise or in the cloud, can you install agents on your servers etc. For integration tools it runs head to head with its competitors.
    Incentivized
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    Sqream Technologies
    Panoply is well suited for companies with large amounts of data that do not want all users of the company to see or view. It is appropriate for companies that have to store data for several years in case clients need the data. It is not made to constantly be downloading or looking at the documents.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Map multiple source and destination tables - what would be done in many steps in SSIS can be done in one or two "maps" in Data Integrator.
    • Platform independent, cloud based, no client software.
    • Conversion of data types, write flat files - this helps us with integrating systems.
    • Fairly straightforward to use if the user has ETL experience.
    Incentivized
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    Sqream Technologies
    • Ease of data integrations. Importing data into the data warehouse is a point-and-click effort.
    • Automated data modeling. The data is modeled in a way that facilitates analysis without having to look into it myself.
    • Query speed. Automated query optimization has really sped up our dashboards.
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    Cons
    HCLSoftware
    • Integration Manager needs better scheduling improvements. Like dependencies, and not running a process again if the prior run is still running.
    • New connector development does not seem a priority.
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    Sqream Technologies
    • The user interface could use some improvement for analytical tools. Apart from that, it’s great.
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    Usability
    HCLSoftware
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    Sqream Technologies
    It’s a good choice for building a quick, multipurpose data stack for a variety of businesses needs.
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    Alternatives Considered
    HCLSoftware
    Data Integrator was initially a part of a package deal for us with our new Student Information System. It was chosen prior to my arrival at the institution. Since I discovered we have SQL Server licenses, we have decided to use SSIS instead since I have a background in the MSBI stack and SSIS appears to be more straightforward (process flow philosophy vs "map" philosophy.)
    Incentivized
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    Sqream Technologies
    Panoply has much more storage and better organization tools for searching. There are better folders and tools for keeping documents secure and stored for a long period of time. It is better to offload data in mass than singular or Zip drive documents like you would do in Google Drive.
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    Return on Investment
    HCLSoftware
    • Our customer likes the consistent reliable integrations we have built so we [got] a definite return on investment.
    • Problems are fairly easy to handle and rework.
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    Sqream Technologies
    • Saved time on Redshift setup
    • Saved support costs (monetary and temporal) by not having to set up on-premise
    • Widens the BI tool use in organization; lowers the barrier to entry and makes organization more productive in analytical terms
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    Actian DataConnect Screenshots

    Screenshot of DataConnect is a hybrid integration solution used to design, deploy, and manage integrations on premise, in the cloud or in hybrid environments with no limits on data types or volumes.Screenshot of Actian DataConnect is a versatile hybrid integration platform that supports a wide range of use cases in every industry.Screenshot of DataConnect helps service delivery teams (e.g. SaaS ProServ team, Systems Integrator) rapidly  onboard and maintain application integrations across their customer base.Screenshot of DataConnect helps organizations onboard master data from their customers as part of the customer onboarding and maintenance process.Screenshot of DataConnect helps an enterprise or service provider exchange EDI data with their supply chain, customer network, or partner network.Screenshot of Actian DataConnect

    Panoply Screenshots

    Screenshot of Simply click to connect 100 data sources.