Item: IBM Power Virtual Server
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IBM Power Systems Virtual Server is used across departments in the different schools, being a universal tool for all functions and departments. It allows us to manage access to information in the database of the university, making it more fluent and fully standard. It solves one of our main issues, which was that many duplications existed.

Pros and Cons

Not complicated to define
Reliable
Consistent
Easy access

Instructions
Screens definitions
Details on data access

Return on Investment

Iaas is ok for us
no surprises on costs
well budgeted

Alternatives Considered

AWS Storage Gateway

During the evaluation process held, it was heavily considered the experience and reliability that any supplier could grant to the project. Due to our past relationship with IBM, we consider the solid background that the company offered us. The positive and satisfactory results obtained in the past with IBM products, supported our decision.

Key Insights

Do you think IBM Power Virtual Server delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Power Virtual Server's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Power Virtual Server live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM Power Virtual Server go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IBM Power Virtual Server again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Power BI, BlackLine, Treasure Data

Likelihood to Recommend

In the case that you manage an organisation which holds several business units, different functions, with various responsible managers and executives, this product allows you to manage, for instance, the access to users, in a accurate and effective way, ensuring that the security is always high and the protection of the data bases and systems is secured.

Solid!

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Power Systems Virtual Server