Overview
What is Astera Centerprise?
Centerprise Data Integrator is an integration platform that includes tools for data integration, data transformation, data quality, and data profiling.
Astera Centerprise Review
TrustRadius Insights
Astera Centerprise for Every Enterprise
Excellent Tool
A back office gem whose power is in the simplicity
Great Automated Tool for ETL
Great to exchange data between Salesforce and other systems
Astera Works for Us
Fast and easy-to-manage ETL software
Solid ETL solutions
Astera Centerprise a solid centerpiece of your data stack
Centerprise is great for automating workflows.
Honest review of Centerprise after one year of use
Invest with Astera it will worth the price
Centerprise-10/10
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Popular Features
- Business rules and workflow (28)9.999%
- Simple transformations (32)9.898%
- Connect to traditional data sources (31)9.090%
- Complex transformations (30)7.373%
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Pricing
Centerprise Enterprise
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Entry-level set up fee?
- No setup fee
Offerings
- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Product Demos
Feature Demonstration Data Integration Tool | Astera Centerprise
Features
Data Source Connection
Ability to connect to multiple data sources
- 9Connect to traditional data sources(31) Ratings
Ability to connect to traditional data sources like relational databases, flat files, XML files and packaged applications
- 7.3Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL(1) Ratings
Ability to connect to non-traditional data sources like Hadoop and other big data technologies, and NoSQL databases
Data Transformations
Data transformations include calculations, search and replace, data normalization and data parsing
- 9.8Simple transformations(32) Ratings
Simple data transformations are calculations, data type conversions, aggregations and search and replace operations
- 7.3Complex transformations(30) Ratings
Complex data transformations are data normalization, advanced data parsing, etc.
Data Modeling
A data model is a diagram or flowchart that illustrates the relationships between data
- 9.8Data model creation(19) Ratings
Ability to create and maintain data models using a graphical tool to define relationships between data
- 9.9Business rules and workflow(28) Ratings
Ability to define and manage business rules and workflows
- 6.4Collaboration(1) Ratings
Collaboration is enabled by a shared repository of project information and metadata
- 7.9Testing and debugging(27) Ratings
Tool to debug and tune for optimal performance
Data Governance
Data governance is the practise of implementing policies defining effective use of an organization's data assets
- 8.2Integration with data quality tools(1) Ratings
Integration with tools for cleansing, parsing and normalizing data according to business rules
- 8.2Integration with MDM tools(1) Ratings
Integration with master data management tools to ensure data consistency across the organization
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What is Astera Centerprise?
Astera Centerprise Features
Data Source Connection Features
- Supported: Connect to traditional data sources
Data Transformations Features
- Supported: Simple transformations
- Supported: Complex transformations
Data Modeling Features
- Supported: Data model creation
- Supported: Business rules and workflow
- Supported: Testing and debugging
Additional Features
- Supported: Integrated development environment
- Supported: Data quality and profiling
- Supported: Job flow, scheduling, and execution
- Supported: Extensibility and openness
- Supported: Performance and scalability
- Supported: Ease of use for business users
Astera Centerprise Screenshots
Astera Centerprise Integrations
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE), legacy
- ReadyAPI
- SAP CRM discontinued
- Salesforce Sales Cloud
- MySQL
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Salesforce
- Oracle
- Netezza
- Teradata
- XML
- Excel
- X12
- PRN
- IBM DB2
- REST
- ODBC
- Ole DB
- Delimited
- flat
- fixed length files
- COBOL
- HIPAA
- JSON
Astera Centerprise Competitors
Astera Centerprise Technical Details
Deployment Types | On-premise |
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Operating Systems | Windows |
Mobile Application | No |
Supported Countries | USA |
Supported Languages | English |
Frequently Asked Questions
Astera Centerprise Customer Size Distribution
Consumers | 0% |
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Small Businesses (1-50 employees) | 11% |
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees) | 47% |
Enterprises (more than 500 employees) | 42% |
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Reviews and Ratings
(54)Community Insights
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Astera Centerprise is a versatile and affordable data integration tool that has proven to be highly valuable in various use cases. Users have found that the software is commonly used to generate files from a data warehouse in proprietary formats and send them to vendors. It is also utilized for automated report generation, inventory alerts, and scheduled email tasks. Additionally, Astera Centerprise is often employed for ETL processes, allowing for seamless movement and transformation of data between different sources based on specific business rules.
One of the key use cases of Astera Centerprise is syncing a legacy database to a more web-friendly database, which requires the creation of a custom database driver. Users have successfully leveraged the software for this purpose. Another significant use case is integrating Salesforce with various ERP systems, providing an intuitive user interface for exchanging data between these platforms. Furthermore, Astera Centerprise has been instrumental in providing visibility into issues with moving data from legacy systems to the application's database, reducing both time and technical skills required.
The software simplifies the process of building integrations and small tasks through its drag-and-drop GUI and wide range of data connections and functions. For instance, it is widely used for importing data into Microsoft Dynamics AX, Salesforce, and other in-house built applications, making it easier to map and integrate the data. Moreover, Astera Centerprise streamlines data integration processes by enabling analysts to connect to various data sources and perform complex transformations seamlessly.
The software finds application in diverse domains such as finance, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing. For example, it serves as a key component for consolidating financial data from different sources into a single view for corporate finance groups. It also plays a critical role in integrating electronic health record systems with other systems in the healthcare sector. Across organizations, Astera Centerprise is widely used for importing and exporting data from application databases efficiently, saving significant time. Additionally, the software is valued for its ability to manipulate and map data based on client requirements, enabling users to synchronize data between ecommerce solutions and ERP systems effectively.
Intuitive Interface: Multiple users have praised the intuitive interface of Centerprise, stating that it is easy to understand and navigate. They have mentioned that after becoming familiar with the interface, they were able to quickly start using the tool.
Self-Documenting Graphical Approach: Many reviewers appreciate Centerprise's self-documenting graphical approach for building data flows. This feature allows new team members to easily understand existing work, saving time and promoting collaboration.
Data Preview Capability: The ability to preview data on each object within Centerprise has been highly valued by users. Being able to immediately see transformation results at any point in a data flow has not only saved them time but also facilitated data reconciliation processes.
Confusing User Interface: Several users have found the user interface of the software to be confusing and difficult to follow, making tasks more challenging. They have expressed frustration with navigating through the different features and options, resulting in a steep learning curve.
Issues with Software Updates: Users have encountered various issues during software updates, including bugs and changes to existing functionality. Some reviewers mentioned that these updates were not seamless and caused disruptions in their workflows. They had to spend time troubleshooting and adapting to the changes, which was inconvenient for them.
Performance Issues with Large Datasets: Some users have experienced performance issues when working with large datasets. They reported slowdowns and delays while processing extensive amounts of data. However, they were able to find workarounds by optimizing their workflows or breaking down the datasets into smaller chunks for better performance.
Attribute Ratings
- 9.2Likelihood to Renew7 ratings
- 8.7Availability2 ratings
- 8.5Performance2 ratings
- 8.6Usability9 ratings
- 8.6Support Rating21 ratings
- 8.6Implementation Rating4 ratings
- 9.1Configurability1 rating
- 7.7Product Scalability2 ratings
- 9Ease of integration2 ratings
- 9Vendor pre-sale2 ratings
- 9Vendor post-sale2 ratings
- 9Professional Services1 rating
- 8Contract Terms and Pricing Model1 rating
Reviews
(1-25 of 45)My Astera experience
Astera Centerprise Review
2) Data preview feature is really good which helps in debugging of dataflow easier and faster. Per my knowledge, Astera Centerprise is not very well suited for very large data loads.
3) The new combined CDI+ Edi Connect tool gives the best of both worlds where you can consume the source 850 EDI files and also generate the outbound EDI files like 940, 810, 856 etc. and also use all CDI transformations to massage the data as needed.
Astera Centerprise for Every Enterprise
Excellent Tool
Astera is also good for data integration or data exchange between different systems.
Astera is not suited for front end processing similar to how RPA works but it would be good if it will include this functionality.
A back office gem whose power is in the simplicity
Great Automated Tool for ETL
Great to exchange data between Salesforce and other systems
Overall it's recommended if you want to exchange data between Salesforce and other systems (ERP, databases, ...).