HCL DataConnect vs. SAP Replication Server

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HCL DataConnect
Score 6.8 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
SAP Replication Server
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
SAP's Sybase Replication Server is database development and management software.N/A
Pricing
HCL DataConnectSAP Replication Server
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HCL DataConnectSAP Replication Server
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
HCL DataConnectSAP Replication Server
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
HCL DataConnectSAP Replication Server
Data Source Connection
Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.5
2 Ratings
15% above category average
SAP Replication Server
10.0
3 Ratings
20% above category average
Connect to traditional data sources9.92 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Data Transformations
Comparison of Data Transformations features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.9
2 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP Replication Server
10.0
3 Ratings
18% above category average
Simple transformations10.02 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Complex transformations9.92 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Data Modeling
Comparison of Data Modeling features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.9
2 Ratings
20% above category average
SAP Replication Server
7.6
3 Ratings
7% below category average
Data model creation10.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Metadata management10.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Business rules and workflow9.92 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Collaboration9.82 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Testing and debugging9.92 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Data Governance
Comparison of Data Governance features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.5
1 Ratings
15% above category average
SAP Replication Server
8.0
3 Ratings
3% below category average
Integration with data quality tools9.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Integration with MDM tools10.01 Ratings6.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
HCL DataConnectSAP Replication Server
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(2 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
HCL DataConnectSAP Replication Server
Likelihood to Recommend
HCL Technologies
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.
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SAP
I asked questions about a warm standby and multicast replication. We ended up using bi-directional replication and a warm standby db. Having 3 or more live OLTP DB's where each was read-write was going to be difficult to manage for contention if the same table was being updated. We stuck with an easier solution to have only two OLTP's, and then used additional DB's as read-only DW's.
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Pros
HCL Technologies
  • 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.
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SAP
  • guaranteed delivery
  • high availability
  • scalable
  • low latency
  • data transformation
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Cons
HCL Technologies
  • 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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SAP
  • Data Reconciliation Functionality.
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Support Rating
HCL Technologies
No answers on this topic
SAP
SAP support has been outstanding. They have quick response times and always meet their SLAs. Any time we have an issue that needs to be researched they are able to get back to us quickly with resolution.
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Alternatives Considered
HCL Technologies
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.)
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SAP
Hands down Sybase has the best replication
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Return on Investment
HCL Technologies
  • 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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SAP
  • A positive is that it allow quick business decision making on the basis of real time data. Huge time saving for business.
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ScreenShots

HCL 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