HCL DataConnect vs. Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)

HCL DataConnect

Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
HCL DataConnect	Score 6.7 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
Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	Part of the ClearPath Forward Cross Platform Software suite, the Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite®) is a Model Driven development environment for mission critical solutions. It helps users capitalize on change rather than simply respond to it. It supports design, development, generation, and ongoing maintenance of high-performance, highly available, enterprise-class applications.	N/A

Pricing

HCL DataConnect

Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)

Editions & Modules

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
HCL DataConnect	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

Optional

No setup fee

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Community Pulse
	HCL DataConnect	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)
Top Pros	Pro Data types Pro Easy to start Pro Flat files	No answers on this topic
Top Cons	Minus Somewhat complex Minus Web based Minus Based software	No answers on this topic

Features

HCL DataConnect

Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)

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	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) - Ratings
Connect to traditional data sources	9.92 Ratings	00 Ratings
Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL	9.01 Ratings	00 Ratings

Data Transformations

Comparison of Data Transformations features of Product A and Product B
	HCL DataConnect 9.9 2 Ratings 17% above category average	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) - Ratings
Simple transformations	10.02 Ratings	00 Ratings
Complex transformations	9.92 Ratings	00 Ratings

Data Modeling

Comparison of Data Modeling features of Product A and Product B
	HCL DataConnect 9.9 2 Ratings 20% above category average	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) - Ratings
Data model creation	10.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Metadata management	10.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Business rules and workflow	9.92 Ratings	00 Ratings
Collaboration	9.82 Ratings	00 Ratings
Testing and debugging	9.92 Ratings	00 Ratings

Data Governance

Comparison of Data Governance features of Product A and Product B
	HCL DataConnect 9.5 1 Ratings 15% above category average	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) - Ratings
Integration with data quality tools	9.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Integration with MDM tools	10.01 Ratings	00 Ratings

Best Alternatives
	HCL DataConnect	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)
Small Businesses	Skyvia Score 9.6 out of 10	No answers on this topic
Medium-sized Companies	IBM InfoSphere Information Server Score 8.1 out of 10	Anypoint Platform Score 8.1 out of 10
Enterprises	IBM InfoSphere Information Server Score 8.1 out of 10	TIBCO B2B Integration Solution Score 8.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
	HCL DataConnect	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)
Likelihood to Recommend	8.9 (2 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	HCL DataConnect	Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite)
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. Incentivized David Byrd Sr Integration Engineer - Dual Certified in Dell Boomi Developer 1 & 2, and Actian DataConnect Read full review	Unisys No answers on this topic
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. Incentivized Justin Duperre Data Management Support Specialist Read full review	Unisys No answers on this topic
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. Incentivized David Byrd Sr Integration Engineer - Dual Certified in Dell Boomi Developer 1 & 2, and Actian DataConnect Read full review	Unisys No answers on this topic
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.) Incentivized Justin Duperre Data Management Support Specialist Read full review	Unisys No answers on this topic
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. Incentivized David Byrd Sr Integration Engineer - Dual Certified in Dell Boomi Developer 1 & 2, and Actian DataConnect Read full review	Unisys No answers on this topic
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