IBM Netezza Performance Server vs. ParAccel vs. Spoom

We can query the data source and treat multiple databases
as one with IBM Netezza Performance Server.



While delivering fast and reliable analytical performance, the IBM Netezza Performance Server requires minimal configuration and ongoing
management.



To drive organizational performance, Netezza Performance
Server automatically simplifies data and AI to centralize all analytics
activities on the device, exactly where the data resides.



For data processing and application dashboards, IBM Netezza
Performance Server is quite beneficial.





IBM Netezza Performance Server simplifies event setup
by notifying you when a hardware component fails, allowing you to quickly
replace it.

Incentivized

Actian matrix is not good for small data sets. If you have a limited data pool, or do not plan on having multiple users/clients accessing a data source, stick with a more traditional relational database model - Access for the truly small user base, or a DB2 or Oracle back end if your going to have multiple users, and moderate sized data. Actian is for LARGE data sets (Big Data, in the industry parlance). Millions of rows of data from multiple sources with various down stream systems accessing the database. It is for data analytics of large data groups and intense data mining.

Incentivized

It is well suited when you have several sources of data.

• IBM Netezza Performance Server enables capabilities to integrate with leading ETL solutions.
• Data can be exported from the IBM Netezza Performance Server to a variety of formats, including Excel.
• We can prioritize specific users and queries using IBM Netezza Performance Server.

Incentivized

• Super fast. Aggregate query such as SUM(), Count() returns result within seconds from a table with more than billion records.
• Excellent data compression.
• Easy maintenance. We managed this database without having a full time DBA.
• Support ANSI SQL and ODBC/JDBC. It's easy to connect to this database from other systems.

Incentivized

• Easy to use
• Focus on analyzing and not on finding and loading data
• "One version of the truth"

• More tech support may make it easier as it is only limited to be done via company representatives
• Overhead cost for replacements and services looks like it is high compared to others
• Integration with other cloud based application will be great

Incentivized

• Some of the bugs were annoying and QA definitely needs improvement
• Connectivity to Informatica and ETL providers
• Workload management could be better like when you compare with Teradata

Incentivized

• I would like to have more modules. Eg. : supply chain tool.

I wish to give higher rating for the speed and efficiency in handling the queries, but only 6 because of consistent bugs we encounter

Incentivized

• Faster initial response
• Trained professionals
• Very helpful in resolving issues

Incentivized

Leader failover setup is the toughest and lack of proper documentation is making things tough.

Incentivized

Netezza is sufficient against similar products. It comes down to personal preference, I'd love to have the data objects popping up as I type but some people may not like it.

Incentivized

Actian Matrix is our first big data analytics storage platform, and as I was not involved in the POC process to compare it to other products out on the market, unfortunately I cannot say if it is better than other Big Data storage options. I can say that it out performs products such as Oracle or UDB in regards to the volume of data it can easily index and handle.

Incentivized

Cognos is very expensive and needs heavy IT-team to implement it.

• The appliance is all in one so we have all licenses and support contracts under one roof.
• The cost is expensive so ROI may take time to be realized.
• If done correctly, then Netezza provides the opportunity for huge ROI.

Incentivized

• ROI is great, less spending on full time DBA and that money could be use to add additional node.
• Negative - Not many developers are well aware of this tool, it takes some time to learn.

Incentivized