Item: IBM InfoSphere DataStage
Rating: 7
Author: Filippo Orlando

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In our company, IBM InfoSphere DataStage is the main ETL engine used by the data integration functions. It guarantees the integration of most of the company's analytical processes. The reliability and capillarity that has shown make it an essential tool for our needs.

Pros and Cons

reliability
capillarity

complexity
adaptability

Return on Investment

complex to integrate and adapt
reliable and safe for traditional flows

Alternatives Considered

Talend Open Studio, Informatica Integration Cloud and KNIME Analytics Platform

We chose IBM InfoSphere DataStage because it is the tool that has been used, historically, at the company level. In the near future, nothing prevents us from orienting ourselves to new solutions in view of a restructuring of architecture.

Support Rating

I believe that IBM generally has one of the worst and most complex assistance systems (physical and online) that exists.

Key Insights

Do you think IBM InfoSphere DataStage delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with IBM InfoSphere DataStage's feature set?

Did IBM InfoSphere DataStage live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM InfoSphere DataStage go as expected?

Would you buy IBM InfoSphere DataStage again?

Other Software Used

KNIME Analytics Platform, Talend Open Studio, Qlik Sense, QlikView

Likelihood to Recommend

I believe that for the classic vision of integration, IBM InfoSphere DataStage is a reliable tool. It certainly cannot meet the latest requirements and does not guarantee the speed and versatility of the new data management systems.

IBM InfoSphere DataStage Review

Overall Satisfaction with IBM InfoSphere DataStage