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We performed a comparison between Microsoft MDS, Profisee, and SAP Hybris PCM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Enables non-technical people to directly interact with the BI system.""The most valuable feature is the administration console.""It is very easy to deploy and provision a machine.""The backup and restore functionality are the solution's most valuable aspects.""The solution is easy to install.""It's very easy to use.""Technical support is very good.""Unlike specialized tools, MDS is adaptable for various industries, making it a versatile choice for master data management."

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"The product is able to utilize the SQL server toolkit and it has tight integration with the SQL server.""We really like the matching and merging features.""The process of categorizing data, creating glossaries, and generating metadata is streamlined and less time-consuming."

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"Hybris is stable and has good architecture. It's easy to maintain."

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Cons
"In the next version, I would like to see integration with Azure.""It would be a better option to have an on-cloud version.""JMD repositories have records that come in thousands and millions, which takes a long time to process.""The solution could be better integrated into Microsoft's other products.""Microsoft MDS isn't getting strong support because Microsoft is focusing more on cloud solutions.""The only drawback is that it does not have the matching, merging, and all true MDM components. For these, you have to use another competent called Data Quality Services (DQS). You need to plug it in and use it along with MDS for true MDM. Both of these are integrated together, but you have to do them separately, whereas, in Profisee, there are a couple of screens where you can configure the matching process, create matching rules, and other things, and everything is in one product, which is not the case with MDS. In order to implement a true MDM, you need MDS, DQS, and SSIS. You have to use MDS to store your golden records, DQS to configure and standardize all your rules and matching percentages, and SSIS to load the data to DQS and MDS. At the same time, you also need Melissa Data to clean up your addresses to validate and standardize the addresses. That's the main component of true MDM. It would be good if they can create a true matching component inside MDS and merge MDS and DQS.""The stability could be improved.""From my understanding, MS, as of 2021, will not maintain the product going forward."

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"When we updated to version 7.1, there were some workflow issues.""The way training is laid out in their Profisee University, makes it really, really hard to find what you need fast.""A more convenient approach would involve integrating all the pre-existing elements into Profisee itself."

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"They can change their backend because it's a little hard to work with. They could streamline it with new technology."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing of this solution is good."
  • "With Microsoft, we buy everything though an agreement, so we purchase volume licensing every year."
  • "I would like to see better pricing."
  • "MDS is a part of the SQL Server enterprise license. I am not aware of any additional costs."
  • "SAP is more expensive than Microsoft."
  • "The solution does require a license and we have enterprise licenses."
  • "Microsoft MDS is an expensive solution."
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  • "We didn't come across any additional licensing fees."
  • "The pricing is moderate, falling in the middle range—not excessively low nor overly expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Unlike specialized tools, MDS is adaptable for various industries, making it a versatile choice for master data… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft MDS is cost-effective because it comes with SQL Server Enterprise Edition at no extra software cost. The main… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft MDS isn't getting strong support because Microsoft is focusing more on cloud solutions. Profisee initially… more »
    Top Answer:The process of categorizing data, creating glossaries, and generating metadata is streamlined and less time-consuming.
    Top Answer:The pricing is moderate, falling in the middle range—not excessively low nor overly expensive. I would rate it five out… more »
    Top Answer:There are three components: Data Fabric, Data Hub, and Profisee. A more convenient approach would involve integrating… more »
    Top Answer:Hybris is stable and has good architecture. It's easy to maintain.
    Top Answer:They can change their backend because it's a little hard to work with. They could streamline it with new technology.
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft Master Data Services, Microsoft MDM, Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services, MS MDS
    SAP Hybris Product Content Management
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    Overview

    Microsoft Master Data Services (MDS) is an SQL server solution for master data. MDS enables users to organize and manage a business's master set of data into models while also creating rules for updating the data and control over who can edit it. In addition, the master dataset can be shared with other people in your organization through Excel.

    In Master Data Services, you create a model, which is the highest level container in the structure of your master data. This model can then be used to group similar data. Within the model, there can be one or more entities that are similar to a table. Those entities contain members that are the data records. For example, your model can include commodities such as style, color, and product if you manage online product data. The color entity may contain members for various colors. Models may also have attributes that contain values that describe entity members and can be defined within the entities.

    There are also attributes that contain values that help describe entities within entity members. There are two different types of attributes:

    • Free-form attributes - include numbers, dates, text, or files.
    • Domain-based attributes - includes values that can be used as attribute values for other entities.

    Features of Microsoft MDS

    Microsoft MDS offers a variety of features that provide a central management of master data, while accommodating access to editors and other consumers of the information. These features include:

    • Data Validation: With a proactive monitoring process in Business Rules, users can ensure data validity before the lists are used.

    • Domain Agnostic: Any data type or data schema can be supported by the MDS system.

    • Security: Without risking unauthorized changes, IT teams are empowered to control access at the attribute, entity, and record levels.

    • Web-based UI: There is no need to install software, as the web-based user interface gives access to a vast user base.

    • Versioning: Each model in MDS can be versioned, allowing for users to tab particular versions for subscribing systems.

    • Hierarchy Management: MDS offers functional and versatile management of business hierarchies with various hierarchy types and specialized controls.

    • Transaction Logging: MDS offers a transaction log to keep track of changes, as well as the ability to explain why changes were made.

    Reviews from Real Users

    For those managing large quantities of master data, Microsoft MDS is a solution of choice for a number of reasons. Two of those are its ability to empower everyone to interact with the BI system as well as its integration with Azure active directory.

    Satyam S., a senior software developer at a manufacturing company, notes, "Enables non-technical people to directly interact with the BI system."

    An individual contributor at a pharma/biotech company writes, "One of the main features I have found useful is the integration with Azure active directory."

    The Profisee Platform is a full featured enterprise master data management solution designed to provide the lowest total cost of ownership of any competitive solution, without sacrificing on functionality across all major components of an MDM platform. The Profisee Platform was designed from the ground up as a multi-domain platform, to model and manage virtually any master data domain or reference data set. With a focus on the business, Profisee provides the first MDM solution that is truly approachable and affordable for business data stewards.

    Hybris PCM provides a collaborative environment for product managers, pricers and marketers to develop and publish rich customer experiences. It lets you achieve this at the speed of business - in hours, not days or weeks. With all your business and product content in one place, you can provide a seamless omni-channel experience for customers and bring new products to market rapidly and easily.

    Sample Customers
    ETA a.s., Apeejay Surrendra Group, Blue Star Infotech, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, New Belgium Brewing
    NASDAQ, Rockwell Automation, ITT Industries, EY (Ernst & Young), Domino's, L3 Communications, Anheuser Busch, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ameriprise Financial, GSO Capital Partners
    NHS 24, Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters, Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., FC Bayern Munchen AG, Tumi, The Kellogg Company
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Non Profit17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Retailer8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Retailer13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise71%
    Buyer's Guide
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