InterSystems IRIS vs. SAP HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
InterSystems IRIS
Score 8.1 out of 10
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InterSystems IRIS is a complete cloud-first data platform that includes a multi-model transactional data management engine, an application development platform, and interoperability engine, and an open analytics platform. It is is the next generation of InterSystems' data management software. It includes…N/A
SAP HANA Cloud
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
SAP HANA is an application that uses in-memory database technology to process very large amounts of real-time data from relational databases, both SAP and non-SAP, in a very short time. The in-memory computing engine allows HANA to process data stored in RAM as opposed to reading it from a disk which means that the data can be accessed in real time by the applications using HANA. The product is sold both as an appliance and as a cloud-based software solution.N/A
Pricing
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
Additional DetailsIncludes a one year free trial.
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Community Pulse
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Considered Both Products
InterSystems IRIS
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Better integration of Intersystems solution
Better performances
Better support ofr developers
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Tibco was not originally planned to be used for HL7 Integrations and as such we had to create some very complicated processes in order for the messages to parse and validate appropriately. It was simply not built for this type of interoperability. Comparatively, InterSystems …
Chose InterSystems IRIS
My organizations use InterSystems IRIS and i think is a good bet.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
The database, integration engine, and load balancer are all in one place. This is advantageous because 1) there are no hidden costs and it is also far easier to set up the network configuration. 2) The sales engineers are very willing to help in any situation and they are also …
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This have best database management and security provider future

Time saving for complex database management
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InterSystems IRIS includes a wide array and assortment of otherwise stand-alone solutions. Having a single platform to support database interoperability, storage, and analytics, let alone Security and SQL tools is a great advantage over solutions that tackle a single aspect of …
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The best software on the market, the capacity for analysis, storage and security in the handling and storage of data, provides you with the certainty of increasing efficiency in all organizational processes, ensuring that you will have your information available at all times, …
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We are using InterSystems IRIS [especially] for database operations as the query performance is really good for [a large] amount of customer data. You can easily integrate for any application like web, desktop, and many more. It also provides BI functionality which is also very …
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Because [it's] a very powerful and efficient tool that has the ability to manage your data in a quick and reliable manner. It's easy to use especially if you work in the area of managing a large number of databases or simply need an extra hand. Inter Systems IRIS can provide …
Chose InterSystems IRIS
The process of migration and scaling due to heavy lifting is also easier, the speed of performance of IRIS is good and fast were able to get a high increase in query performance after our switch and [immense] amount of features integrated with the solution, from the web …
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InterSystems IRIS is more efficient than other applications therefore, it is preferred over the others. Moreover, it is more cost-effective than other applications like Microsoft SQL Server, therefore, many organizations such as small businesses can afford it. Lastly, …
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You definitely need to use it for a fast, solution-oriented experience.
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InterSystems IRIS has the flexibility and power to be more than just a databse engine. We are able to create our business processes and interface with out javascript front end. SQL Server has been useful through the Entity framework connecting both together has been the …
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New docker system is really good, performance improves at the cost of some breaking changes.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
I have always studied other databases, I cannot say if it is a problem for Brazilian colleges, however, after meeting IRIS / Caché, my concept of databases has changed. A much more robust and faster bank.
Now that I have had the opportunity to work with this database, there is …
Chose InterSystems IRIS
The only comparison I can make is that they are all database tools. I strongly believe that just the fact that IRIS is not so widespread and easy to find in research forums is the reason why it is not so "famous". The tool meets and meets all needs for any situation.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS is the union of the best parts of Caché and Ensemble, with a lot of new implementations and some enhancements. IRIS have the same multidimensional database estruture as like Caché and works as an Integration tool like Ensemble.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
We did not consider alternatives; implemented InterSystems IRIS based on a corporate reference.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Did not consider alternatives; we opted for the free trial and then decided to move ahead with a long-term plan with InterSystems IRIS.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Did not try other alternatives
Chose InterSystems IRIS
They shared a set of limits:
- speed
- exhaustive memory consumption
SAP HANA Cloud
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
As our organization was already using various SAP applications we choose SAP HANA Cloud. It was easier to integrate various SAP applications in SAP HANA Cloud than IBM Cloud Databases.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
A standard Laboratory information systems, QEdge and Trackwise all are functional application. They are brilliant in providing information and data in real time, where SAP HANA Cloud is a data platform,which seats beneath the data managing system and helps for QA oversight for …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Faster implementation and easy to use. When we compare to other ERPs in the market. It provides unified processing of transactional data and better memory processing. Compared to other platforms, it better supports the AI area. It also has a strong infrastructure to support …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA Cloud is a leading Database-as-a-Service solution which offers more advanced features than IBM Cloud databases
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Webonise Olympus Platform, DataWalk and AFrame
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
SAP Fieldglass and SAP Concur
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
In my experience, SAP HANA Cloud has an easy setup
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA Cloud was overall much better for professional service
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Orbit Reporting and Analytics
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA Cloud offers high-performance analytical capabilities than IBM Cloud databases. It also offers smooth SAP applications integration.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
We choose SAP HANA Cloud because it offers high-performance in-memory database which provides faster data processing and real time analytics.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
We choose SAP HANA Cloud over IBM Cloud Database because we are more familiar with SAP products. It also provides many advanced features than IBM Cloud Databases
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
The reason for the selection was that, after reviewing several, it is the one with the best recommendations in the market.

el tema de la seleccion fue por que despues de que se revisaorn varios es el que tiene mejores recomendaciones en el marcado
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
They are both easy to work with.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
They are best-in-class as a SAP product for integrating with SAP & non-SAP applications. A clean core approach makes the Application more stable.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Much more integrated with other SAP offerings and very powerful response. Less focused on pro-code scenarios, e.g., using notebooks. Extreme workloads can become expensive and more difficult to scale than the dedicated tools that separate the compute completely from the …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Evaluated for its separation of compute and storage and lower entry cost, but it lacked the native understanding of complex SAP ERP semantics (ABAP logic) without extensive data reconstruction
Features
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Relational Databases
Comparison of Relational Databases features of Product A and Product B
InterSystems IRIS
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Ratings
SAP HANA Cloud
8.6
Ratings
7% above category average
ACID compliance00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Database monitoring00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Database locking00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Encryption00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Disaster recovery00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Flexible deployment00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Multiple datatypes00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Best Alternatives
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Small Businesses
Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL
Score 8.7 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 8.1 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL
Score 8.7 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 8.1 out of 10
Enterprises
SAP IQ
SAP IQ
Score 6.0 out of 10
SAP IQ
SAP IQ
Score 6.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
7.4
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9.3
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Likelihood to Renew
8.2
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10.0
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Usability
8.2
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9.4
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Availability
-
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7.3
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Performance
-
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7.3
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Support Rating
7.4
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8.8
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Implementation Rating
8.2
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7.3
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Configurability
-
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7.3
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Ease of integration
-
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7.3
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Product Scalability
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7.3
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Vendor post-sale
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7.3
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Vendor pre-sale
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7.3
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User Testimonials
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
It is best suited in the scenario where a single interface is required for providing [a complete end-to-end] solution to the customers. You don't need [a] separate platform to write code or [perform] database operations. All you need is InterSystems IRIS software and you are done. You can also use analytics functionality which is one of the greatest [features] which many customers need for their solution[.]
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I think if you have a large organization, it's probably the product and the marketplace to go to. We're a large management consulting firm operating in four to seven countries. And generally speaking, I think that's the size and the scope where it scales best. I can't speak to smaller companies, but I can't see smaller companies leveraging the benefits as much as a larger organization can.
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Pros
  • Connecting with mutliple vendor platforms and systems allowing us to consume and provide data as needed.
  • Allowed us to implement our own RESTful api engine to server data to our internal applications.
  • Setting up their recommendations for high availability allow us to perform server maintenance with minimal down time to our users.
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  • SAP HANA Cloud can help drive data analytics, data migration, and data management exceptionally well.
  • It offers an integration service that lets you integrate data and processes with 3rd party app or any other cloud app.
  • In-memory capability helps in faster data processing.
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Cons
  • Enhanced documentation, more comprehensive and user-friendly documentation, including detailed tutorials and examples
  • Improving compatibility and integrations with others programming languages
  • Introducing tools and techniques to optimize the performance of ObjectScript applications, such as profiling tools, performance monitoring utilities, and code optimization guidelines
  • A better compatibility with Python libraries
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  • Requires higher processing power, otherwise it won't fly. How ever computing costs are lower. Incase you are migrating to cloud please do not select the highest config available in that series . Upgrading it later against a reserved instance can cost you dearly with a series change
  • Lack of clarity on licensing is one major challenge
  • Unless S/4 with additional features are enabled mere migration HANA DB is not a rewarding journey. Power is in S/4
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Likelihood to Renew
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At this moment we are not focusing on SAP, however would love to in the future. This is primarily because of our limited ability to generate more revenue to fund for SAP partnerships and products. Our initial tryst with SAP Partneredge open ecosystem didn't go as planned and we have shelved that for now. Hope we can revive in the future
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Usability
The interface is very intuitive, the documentation is very good so it is not complicated to operate.
The security is complex, but you can create a special role to access and the user ONLY can operate with the part that it allows.
Also, you can examine the data very quick with the SQL Browser integrated.
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It is very useful solution which provides you speedier data processing, real-time analytics. It helps you manage diverse data types. It also offers you excellent disaster management. It has user friendly interface which helps you navigate system and transactions easily and perform task smoothly.
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Reliability and Availability
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so far, we didn't get any outage
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Performance
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so far good
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Support Rating
The InterSystems WRC has always been helpful and responsive. The folks I have spoken with are always understanding of our needs and questions and regardless of if the question is simple or complex we are always met with the same professionalism and helpfulness every time. I have no hesitations contacting InterSystems for help!
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One specific example of how the support for SAP HANA Cloud impacted us is in our efforts to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Whenever we encountered an issue or had a question, the support team was quick to respond and provided us with clear and actionable guidance. This helped us avoid downtime and keep our analytics operations running smoothly.
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Implementation Rating
Will done based on a proper planning, so this will makes execution more easier and better.
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Professional GIS people are some of the most risk-averse there are, and it's difficult to get them to move to HANA in one step. Start with small projects building to 80% use of HANA spatial over time.
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Alternatives Considered
Tibco was not originally planned to be used for HL7 Integrations and as such we had to create some very complicated processes in order for the messages to parse and validate appropriately. It was simply not built for this type of interoperability. Comparatively, InterSystems IRIS for Health (HealthConnect) has out of the box HL7 features that would parse messages, offer a variety of validation options, simplified data lookups and transformation and reduced the amount of time it took to develop connections with out vendor systems. InterSystems IRIS also allows one to push just single files into production at a time so there is less of a chance of us pushing something that should not be in production yet as our previous system was set up to with TIBCO deployments
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It enables preview and better cloud service than other cloud platforms. Easy document transfer and faster document transfer are the key points for the selection of the HANA cloud server. The preview of data before its execution is also one of the factors in the selection of the HANA server.
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Scalability
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Limitation of training deliverable by organization
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Return on Investment
  • Very Fast and scalable software to deal with big data flow, safe and robust.
  • The studio IDE is quite old fashion and lacks a few facilities
  • amazing for complex data consumption, its milyi-model capability wich allows multiple different models for a single set of codes.
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  • Enhanced agility and innovation, improved decision-making, and reduced IT infrastructure costs are some positive impacts.
  • The process of migrating data and applications to the cloud may require downtime and disrupt operations.
  • It involves implementing additional security controls and addressing data residency requirements, which can have a negative impact.
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