Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION) vs. Layer2 Cloud Connector

Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION)

Layer2 Cloud Connector

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Infor ION	Score 7.0 out of 10	N/A	Infor Intelligent Open Network is Infor’s advanced middleware cloud platform. Infor ION provides the flexibility to make an often complex web of enterprise systems work together, in order to support the long-term sustainability to optimize return on technology investments. With ION, one application can be upgraded, replaced, or even fail without taking the entire network down. Information is accessible in real-time, and system maintenance is less costly and complex.	N/A
Layer2 Cloud Connector	Score 7.0 out of 10	N/A	The 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

Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION)

Layer2 Cloud Connector

Editions & Modules

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Personal Edition: $491.00
per installation
Professional Edition: $1226.00
per installation

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Infor ION	Layer2 Cloud Connector
Free Trial
No	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	Yes

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

$185 Setup Support

Additional Details

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	Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION)	Layer2 Cloud Connector

Features

Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION)

Layer2 Cloud Connector

Cloud Data Integration

Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Product A and Product B
	Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION) 8.7 1 Ratings 8% above category average	Layer2 Cloud Connector - Ratings
Pre-built connectors	8.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Connector modification	9.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Support for real-time and batch integration	10.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Data quality services	8.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Data security features	8.01 Ratings	00 Ratings
Monitoring console	9.01 Ratings	00 Ratings

Data Source Connection

Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Product A and Product B
	Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION) - Ratings	Layer2 Cloud Connector 6.0 1 Ratings 31% below category average
Connect to traditional data sources	00 Ratings	6.01 Ratings

Data Transformations

Comparison of Data Transformations features of Product A and Product B
	Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION) - Ratings	Layer2 Cloud Connector 5.5 1 Ratings 38% below category average
Simple transformations	00 Ratings	4.01 Ratings
Complex transformations	00 Ratings	7.01 Ratings

Data Governance

Comparison of Data Governance features of Product A and Product B
	Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION) - Ratings	Layer2 Cloud Connector 6.5 1 Ratings 20% below category average
Integration with data quality tools	00 Ratings	6.01 Ratings
Integration with MDM tools	00 Ratings	7.01 Ratings

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User Ratings
	Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION)	Layer2 Cloud Connector
Likelihood to Recommend	7.0 (1 ratings)	7.0 (1 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Infor Intelligent Open Network (ION)	Layer2 Cloud Connector
Likelihood to Recommend	Infor Highly configurable workflows with multiple connectors make it a powerful tool. Built-in Infor ION document schemas are robust and efficient to use. Setting up integration with cloud and complex on-premise systems. Seamless and real-time integration of data between systems. Incentivized Aparna Gudikandula IT Manager Read full review	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. Umair Mehboob Senior Devops Engineer Read full review
Pros	Infor Configuring workflow. Multiple connectors. Real time Integration of data. Easy upgrading of integrated systems. Incentivized Aparna Gudikandula IT Manager Read full review	Layer 2 GmbH Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint Provides details file history Umair Mehboob Senior Devops Engineer Read full review
Cons	Infor Support documentation. User experience. Robustness Incentivized Aparna Gudikandula IT Manager Read full review	Layer 2 GmbH Per User cost is expensive A lot of pre-requisites UI needs to be more user-friendly Umair Mehboob Senior Devops Engineer Read full review
Alternatives Considered	Infor Built-in workflows and schemas. Real-time monitoring of data integration between systems. Incentivized Aparna Gudikandula IT Manager Read full review	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. Umair Mehboob Senior Devops Engineer Read full review
Return on Investment	Infor Reducing integration issues. Real time accurate monitoring. Increased visibility on business network efficiency. Incentivized Aparna Gudikandula IT Manager Read full review	Layer 2 GmbH Layer2 resolves the time management issue Resolved data syncing issues across different external vendors LOE optimisation with using Layer2 connector. Umair Mehboob Senior Devops Engineer Read full review
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