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    IBM watsonx.data

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AWatsonx.data is presented as an open, hybrid and governed data store that makes it possible for enterprises to scale analytics and AI with a fit-for-purpose data store, built on an open lakehouse architecture, supported by querying, governance and open data formats to access and share data.N/A

    Toad Data Point

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AToad Data Point is a cross-platform, self-service, data-integration tool that simplifies data access, preparation and provisioning. It provides data connectivity and desktop data integration, and with the Workbook interface for business users, it provides simple-to-use visual query building and workflow automation.

    $365

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    IBM watsonx.dataToad Data Point
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    Base Edition
    $365
    Pro Edition
    $528
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    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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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
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    SAP Business Data Cloud
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM watsonx.dataToad Data Point
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (34 ratings)
    7.0
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
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    Usability
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    Performance
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Online Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    Configurability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    -
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    7.9
    (9 ratings)
    Data Sources
    -
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    9.8
    (9 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
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    Product Scalability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
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    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    8.2
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    User Testimonials
    IBM watsonx.dataToad Data Point
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    Real-time transaction processing (both reads and writes) is where DataStax Enterprise shines. It's very fast with linear scalability should more resources be needed. Additional nodes are added very easily. DataStax Enterprise on its own (without Solr or Spark enabled) isn't well suited for long complicated reports. The data model doesn't support joining multiple tables together which is common in BI reporting.
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    Quest Software
    Appropriate for general querying and some DBA work. It's the universal least-offensive solution for most environments - not best of breed, but not subject to unusual/extensive requirements. It just works. On the other hand, some functionality (e.g. data import/export, snippets) are perfunctory and minimal and seem to be either difficult or impossible to automate. If you need to streamline those operations, you'll be forced to rely on third-party solutions that mostly work on top of (instead of with) TOAD.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • Datastax Cassandra provides high availability and good performance for a database. It is built on top of open source Apache Cassandra so you can always somewhat understand the internal functioning and why.
    • Datastax Cassandra is fairly simple to start using, you can install/setup your cluster and be productive in 1 day.
    • Datastax Cassandra provides a lot of good detailed documentation, and when starting, the detailed free videos on the Datastax site and documentation are very helpful.
    • Datastax Enterprise Edition of Cassandra provides more tools, good support, and quick response SLA for enterprise business support.
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    Quest Software
    • Export data into excel.
    • Export data into excel using a pivot table functionality.
    • Navigation between windows is intuitive and easy to understand.
    • Good for SQL novices and experts alike.
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    Cons
    IBM
    • Interface do need some improvement to be more intuitive for analysts like me.
    • Configuring multiple data sources can require support, as it isn't easy for new users. So, it can be made easier.
    • Additional ETL features can be added, so users don't have to switch between tools.
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    Quest Software
    • The workflow is a relatively new feature. Quest is adding additional functionality and the workflows are useful now.
    • Would be nice if the 'Automate' feature was a bit easier to use.
    • Would be nice if some of the SQL Editor features in the traditional interface worked better in the new workflow interface (although, these are being fixed with each release).
    • Would be nice if there were fewer releases.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    As an open source technology Cassandra can be readily used with or without any commercial support. DataStax provides value-added services and features, and in the end it is up to individual situations to strike a balance between the desirability of such support/service versus the associated cost.
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    Quest Software
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    Usability
    IBM
    DataStax has a good community built around it and has amazing scalability options. Though the initial setup is a bit costly, in the long run, it makes up for it. It also has powerful monitoring tools and a clean UI.
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    Quest Software
    I find Toad Data Point easy to use for both the novice and the experienced business analyst. If all you desire is to access data and create spreadsheets...this is a snap. Toad Data Point actually has cool data analysis features built into it. The newer workflow interface makes automating steps a snap
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    Reliability and Availability
    IBM
    good recovery features
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    Performance
    IBM
    scalable product
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    We have had a few situations where we caused an outage or something has gone wrong and we are able to get a support person to offer live help within minutes. The escalation process is excellent - the best I've seen - and the support team is incredibly strong. Outside of emergencies, the team is very helpful with general questions and working through data model exercises and the subscription I believe still comes with some hours to help get the data model reviewed.
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    Quest Software
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    Online Training
    IBM
    easy to follow documentation, support is there when needed
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    Implementation Rating
    IBM
    use saas service
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Claude is better for troubleshooting actual OPS/REXX but that's not an IBM product so I understand why IBM watsonx.data isn't great for that, but if IBM watsonx.data did help with code then it would be the only product that I use.
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    Quest Software
    Although Toad and UltraEdit are both great products, from an SQL standpoint Toad is a much better editor and troubleshooter.
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    Scalability
    IBM
    cognos integration works great
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    Quest Software
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • for one automation project, we managed to cut cloud storage costs by a third through IBM watsonx.data's lakehouse optimization
    • data integration projects have had a 20 % reduction in turnaround times. Can only imagine how that will improve with the Claude partnership
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    Quest Software
    • It is the least common denominator - not particularly optimized for our environment or workflows.
    • Hangs or slowdowns add anywhere from 5% - 7% for projects utilizing large/complicated data setts. (This could be due to other IT-imposed constraints and not entirely due to TOAD.)
    • Trying to perform some operations requires reading documentation and experimenting in order to figure out the TOAD-specific approaches and commands.
    • It just works (when we understand it). Updates don't break things and things don't suddenly start behaving differently. Best of all, we don't mysteriously lose functionality.
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