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IBM Cloud Pak for Integration vs. Layer2 Cloud Connector

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Cloud Pak for Integration

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AIBM Cloud Pak for Integration is deisgned to drive digital transformation with a simple, complete solution to support a modern approach to integration, enabling teams to integrate three times faster, while reducing cost by one-third.N/A

    Layer2 Cloud Connector

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Layer2 Cloud Connector can integrate data and sync documents between 100+ corporate data sources without programming. It is used to connect services and apps on-premises or cloud-based, such as Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure, SQL/ERP/CRM, and more for migration, backup, or permanent two-way synchronization.

    $491

    per installation

    Pricing
    IBM Cloud Pak for IntegrationLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Personal Edition
    $491.00
    per installation
    Professional Edition
    $1226.00
    per installation
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Cloud Pak for IntegrationLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$185 Setup Support
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    Features
    IBM Cloud Pak for IntegrationLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    -
    Ratings
    Pre-built connectors8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Connector modification7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data quality services7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data security features9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring console10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Connect to traditional data sources00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Simple transformations00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Complex transformations00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Integration with data quality tools00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    IBM Cloud Pak for IntegrationLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Cloud Pak for IntegrationLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    We are always working on improving our brand - good customer care and efficient services are the roads to that. By picking IBM's AI automation, we are able to coordinate and connect processes around the company to deliver efficient services on store and online on our website. We've been able to seamlessly automate and digitize most of our operations.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had a scenario where our clients have thousands of external party vendors/committees who regularly sync SharePoint data. Managing thousands of external parties can never be possible without using a Layer2 cloud connector. We managed the local network sharing and SharePoint integration by using the Layer2 connector. Layer2 is convenient with a large amount of data as the per-user license is high.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • Test generation gives useful insights into missing tests before launching the bots.
    • Open API files helps us understand what is running behind the scenes.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint
    • It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint
    • Provides details file history
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    Cons
    IBM
    • Natural language processing needs more attention to have more flowing conversations.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Per User cost is expensive
    • A lot of pre-requisites
    • UI needs to be more user-friendly
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had also used Microsoft One Drive as a syncing tool but it requires Office365 for managing and syncing data across thousands of vendors which was not practically possible to manage users on Office 365. Layer2 resolved this issue by having 3 user licenses and they are enough to periodically sync all external parties' data with our SharePoint online.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • Achieving consistency across operations.
    • IBM RPA provides bots to handle the micron tasks which are monotonous and boring.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 resolves the time management issue
    • Resolved data syncing issues across different external vendors
    • LOE optimisation with using Layer2 connector.
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