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    Ellucian Ethos

    Score4 out of 10
    N/AThe Ellucian Ethos Framework is a data integration platform designed for higher education institutions and their business structures. The Ethos Framework can be extended to include other Ellucian products for greater analytics, workflow, and mobile capacities.N/A

    IBM App Connect

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AIBM’s App Connect is a cloud-based data integration platform with data mapping and transformation capabilities within connectors between high-volume systems. App Connect also offers near-real time data synchronization and an API builder that is adaptable to the user’s coding skill level.N/A
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    Ellucian EthosIBM App Connect
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    Ellucian EthosIBM App Connect
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Ellucian EthosIBM App Connect
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Ellucian Ethos and IBM App Connect
    Feature
    Ellucian Ethos
    7.4
    4 Ratings
    8% below category average
    IBM App Connect
    8.3
    9 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pre-built connectors8.03 Ratings8.99 Ratings
    Connector modification8.13 Ratings6.98 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration8.52 Ratings8.99 Ratings
    Data quality services3.02 Ratings8.99 Ratings
    Data security features9.02 Ratings8.49 Ratings
    Monitoring console8.02 Ratings7.89 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Ellucian EthosIBM App Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Ellucian EthosIBM App Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ellucian
    Ethos Integration is a work in progress. Some API's are still not available under this framework. However, it has the advantage of being an abstraction layer on top of the database, supports the publish-subscribe model. Since some Banner 9 modules still do not support the direct SAML2 connection, Ethos Identity (EIS Server) is a necessity for SSO.
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    IBM
    IBM App Connect Enterprise is well-suited for high-volume enterprise systems that demand robust scalability and high reliability. It excels at hybrid connectivity by easily integrating various on-premises systems using its extensive catalog of connectors. It is also ideal for workflows that require a balance between efficient low-code and the incorporation of complex, custom Java logic. On the other hand, the platform is less appropriate in scenarios requiring high development autonomy, as installation and configuration at the server level is excessively complex, creating a strong dependency on other infrastructure teams. It is also not ideal if detailed traceability and monitoring of workflows must be seamlessly managed within the tool itself, as this is difficult to manage directly in ACE. IBM App Connect Enterprise está bien adaptado para sistemas empresariales de alto volumen que exigen una escalabilidad robusta y alta confiabilidad. Sobresale en la conectividad híbrida al integrar fácilmente diversos sistemas locales (on-premises) utilizando su amplio catálogo de conectores. Además, es ideal para flujos que requieren un equilibrio entre el low-code eficiente y la incorporación de lógica Java compleja y personalizada. Por otro lado, la plataforma es menos apropiada en escenarios donde se requiere una alta autonomía de desarrollo, debido a que la instalación y configuración a nivel de servidor es excesivamente compleja , lo cual crea una fuerte dependencia de otros equipos de infraestructura. Tampoco es ideal si la trazabilidad detallada y el monitoreo de los flujos deben gestionarse sin problemas dentro de la propia herramienta, ya que esto resulta difícil de manejar directamente en ACE. Parts of this review were originally written in Spanish and have been translated into English using a third-party translation tool. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances or meanings may not be perfectly captured.
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    Pros
    Ellucian
    • It allows connection between systems that are completely different
    • It allows you to use workflows in terms of if one thing happens in one system you can "notify" multiple subscribers to take actions
    • It has analytics to provide you insights into your applications
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    IBM
    • Just the ability to display and consume data through a single dashboard makes this a great application for our business purposes.
    • With the ability to consume their exposed API, data validation and manipulation becomes a breeze.
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    Cons
    Ellucian
    • Operational reporting: This does not replace or provide an easy platform for operational reports or warehousing. It would be nice if they provided a full stack.
    • Learning curve: Training and documentation are minimal.
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    IBM
    • modernization made easy, when a modernized project is created by importing a java code.
    • more pre-built connectors
    • watsonx code assistance for ESQL capability.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Ellucian
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    It is the best on-premise application to cloud integration in the market. I guess IBM is planning to integrate IBM App Connect with the IBM API Connect solution.
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    Usability
    Ellucian
    Part of our issues could be from the original set up, but also because the system does not allow flexibility.
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    IBM
    You can do some really powerful things with this system. The overall design is an attempt to make configurable some of the routine tasks/common functionality, but allow for development/customization of the core of the application.
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    Support Rating
    Ellucian
    Support from Ellucian for Ethos Integration was generally good. The help in building Ethos was adequate, and resolving issues were handled professionally. However, for Ethos Identity module, the support in building the cluster failover architecture was lacking. After over a month of open engagement, the issue still has not been resolved.
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    IBM
    Usually, the IBM Ops team provides a resolution or a response for 80% of defects raised in my project. There is one which has been open on their end for more than 3 months. With literally no response even after multiple follow-ups.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Ellucian
    We have not used any other product similar to this, but for us, it made sense that the first product we tried was made by the company who developed our ERP system because they know the system inside/out. Solutions made by other companies that only look into documentation does not mean they would be able to create a product that could do such integration well.
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    IBM
    IBM App Connect started as MQSeries Integrator (MQSI) more than 20 years ago. In the IT environment, this is like an eternity. And this allowed a lot of customer experience and needs to be embedded in the product. Without it becoming a legacy application. The changes done in the latest version are preparing it for a Cloud/containers world without losing the previously learned knowledge.
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    Return on Investment
    Ellucian
    • Our ROI is nonexistent at this time as we are still implementing. However, the minimal cost signifies that it will be a significant help.
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    IBM
    • We never implemented Cast Iron in production. When compared to five competing products in the iPaaS space it didn't make it past the first few test scenarios we threw at it.
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