SAS DataFlux vs. IBM InfoSphere Information Server

It's super terrific with workflow automation. Terrific with data backup and convenient with encryption of data. Reliable with asset management Great to discover virtual servers

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• dfPower Studio connects to virtually any data source, and any dfPower Studio user in any department can use dfPower Studio to profile, cleanse, integrate, enrich, monitor, and otherwise improve data quality throughout the enterprise. dfPower Architect, an innovative job flow builder, enables users to build complex management workflows quickly and logically.
• DataFlux Integration Server supports the ability to run batch dfPower Studio jobs in a client/server environment.
• DataFlux Integration Server for SAS additionally enables allows SAS programs to invoke DataFlux batch jobs from a SAS program and allows SAS programs to call a business service that was designed in the dfPower Studio client environment.

• Any source to any target support.
• ETL flexibility without coding.
• Extreme data volume processing.
• Native integration with other Data integration functionalities such as data profiling, data cleansing, metadata management.

• DataFlux handled all of our data integration needs. It could be considered pricey when compared to Microsoft's bundled SSIS product.

• I would be nice to have a new web development environment for DataStage.
• Connectivity Packs such as Pack for SAP Application are a little pricey.
• It is confusing for new developers the possibility of developing jobs using different execution engines such as Parallel or Server.

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We are happy with the software and its functionality. As a SAS-shop, DataFlux is a logical choice for complex data integration.

• Scale of implementation
• IBM techsupport

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DataStage is more robust and stable than ODI The ability to perform complex transformations or implement business rules is much more developed in DS

• Complex data integration.
• SAS integration.

• If you don't use all of the product family, it will be expensive. But if you want to plan use all the products and you will position it in the center of your infrastructure ROI will be effective.

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