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    DDN A³I

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ADataDirect Networks (DDN) offers their SFA line of high density block storage solutions, including the SFA14KX and the SFA18K.N/A

    DemandTools

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ADemandTools for AppExchange is a data quality toolset for Salesforce.com CRM centric customers. The product comprises 11 individual modules to control, standardize, verify, deduplicate, import and manipulate Salesforce and/or Force.com data.N/A
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    DDN A³IDemandTools
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    DDN A³IDemandTools
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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    83%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Best Alternatives
    DDN A³IDemandTools
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    Dataloader.io
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Informatica Customer 360 for Salesforce
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Dataloader.io
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DDN A³IDemandTools
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (118 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (16 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    9.8
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
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    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    6.9
    (6 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
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    8.5
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    Vendor post-sale
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    9.0
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    DDN A³IDemandTools
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    Well suited for large data repositories, like video storage, data lake, etc. Wide and deep and does not take up multiple racks. Easily grows with your needs as one can drop in more disks when needed, as you grow.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    DemandTools is good for almost everything related to mass data manipulation. The only scenario I haven't tried using DemandTools and was recommended to use Data Loader for was inserting records while keeping the original created date. The issue was that we had a disconnection with an external messaging partner, and when the records were retrieved, a few days had passed since the original day of the incoming messages. To insert the messages while keeping the original created date, DataLoader was helpful. I am not sure how to do that in DemandTools. But again, for everything else, DemandTools is a lifesaver.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • Large storage array
    • Fibre channel storage using RAID arrays
    • Each SFA can grow with one master and up to 4 slaves
    • Up to PB or more of storage
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    • PowerGrid can review and make the updates simultaneously.
    • Single Table Dedupe makes merg[ing] the records easy and can make updates at the same time.
    • BulkBackup [is] just one click, majority data got updated.
    • Scenarios save a lot of time for similar working load.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • The Disk array appliances load disks from the top
    • Cabler management is more than 4 feet long. Hard to find a rack it really fits in.
    • Interconnects between units need to be more seamless and easier to understand.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    • I wish I could make changes to my existing scenarios using save rather than having to create a whole new scenario. Maybe you can, I just haven't been able to.
    • Some features aren't user intuitive and it takes a while to learn.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    It's a great product. The only thing that holds us back is it was frustrating working with their sales team. We also don't like that when Validity purchased DemandTools they immediately started charging us quite a bit while it had been free for non-profit users when CRMFusion owned it. They also don't let you buy it for just 1 or 2 seats, you have to pay, I believe, in batches of 100 seats.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    Allows for control in uploading lists, saved processes for checking duplicate records.

    Allows for backup files and quick reverts if something goes wrong.

    Extends reporting when Salesforce.com cannot support specific pieces of info being put together in a report.

    Automated processes for set and forget hygiene tasks
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    Reliability and Availability
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    There has not been a time since I started 9 months ago that I've encountered any kind of downtime.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    DemandTools is a bit clunky and slow at times
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    Support can be slow so do not expect quick turn for urgent issues.
    Help for specific queries not not there. Product tech support is offered. It would be great if query support, even if paid, was offered
    The training webinars help with the basics but not much if you need advanced functionality.
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    Online Training
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    The trainings are free live webinars that give you a solid base for getting started with the program. The only weakness is they don't have any advanced classes.
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    Implementation Rating
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    I had just started using Salesforce about 3 months before I did the implementation myself, and it was easy to do just following their step-by-step instructions.
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    Alternatives Considered
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    IBM is close to the Platinum level but DDN comes in large and cheaper but with a bit less features.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    Though RingLead has much more to offer in terms of automation (and it is in Salesforce rather than a separate program), DemandTools still has our heart. DemandTools is very cost-friendly and we were able to increase the value of DemandTools by programming in additional saved scenarios. I decreased admin time in the DemandTools suite by approximately 25% after implementing saved scenarios for every reoccurring update or list upload.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
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    Validity
    It's done everything we've needed it to do.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • ROI is that it seems very economical for massive video camera storage.
    • Dedicate a rack to it.
    • Best if all units are next to each other but do not have to be.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    • It is a tremendous time saver. It does things Salesforce doesn't even have the capability to do. Tasks that would take hours to manually complete.
    • We can process a tremendous amount of data daily through one person, vs. weeks for the data to be cleaned, reviewed, routed and input.
    • Saves on headcount by allowing a dedicated user to set up batches and jobs for other teams to ensure their data integrity.
    • The return on investment isn't easily quantifiable but it is FELT in our department.
    Incentivized
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