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"This solution is extremely flexible and scalable.""IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable.""The integration with different technologies is the most valuable feature.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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"R and automation services.""The ability to create a real-time data mark, using just one piece of software, is the best feature of this product.""The most valuable feature is the map visuals that help us connect to the geo-specialized data which is more advanced than other solutions.""One of the main features is integrated statistical analysis.""Data discovery is very simple.""Live Query data on demand, R and Python integration, and the ability to write HTML and JavaScript text areas are all valuable features.""The ability to connect to many different data sources is one of the key features. The other would then be the different ways in which that data can be visualized.""The most valuable features of TIBCO Spotfire are visualization. It's very nice, clear, and, flexible. You can analyze many data types and the user interface is very good."

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Cons
"Their technical support needs improvement.""IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be more scalable. It should have the option to change the configuration to run on a single, non-multiple node, or multi-threading processing.""There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required.""This solution would benefit from the engine being made more lightweight."

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"The data compression has room for improvement.""The handling and consumption of realtime data could be improved.""We would like to see some improvement in the default properties of the solution, so that there is less need for us to spend our time coding.""The number of charts available out of the box in Spotfire can be enhanced.""Personalising Spotfire, as a whole, is painful and is something that could be made easier.""We would like an easier way to get the product to the cloud. Right now, we have the on-premise version, and we would like to find a way to make it easier to migrate it over to the cloud.""One aspect where Spotfire could improve is its global recognition, especially in terms of support.""Print capability and trigger-based events."

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  • "The licensing cost of IBM InfoSphere Information Server depends on how many users there are."
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  • "The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."
  • "The pricing seems competitive and reasonable. The value delivered by the product far exceeds the cost."
  • "The Tibco sales teams have been very difficult to work with - ignoring requests, misrepresenting level of demand, etc."
  • "The cost is a few hundred dollars per user per year."
  • "The cost of TIBCO Spotfire could improve. It should be less expensive. It's the most expensive visualization tool in our company."
  • "The price-point for this solution is negotiable depending on usage levels."
  • "This product carries a monthly licensing charge, with the amount depending on the features that are to be included. This costs also covers the use of technical support."
  • "In comparison to other solutions such as IBM Cognos, TIBCO Spotfire is more affordable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required. In our company, we are presently in the process of doing a PoC phase since we have the solution… more »
    Top Answer:I use IBM InfoSphere Information Server in retail banking for transformation purposes.
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was simple.
    Top Answer:I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product.
    Top Answer:The way TIBCO Spotfire is designed, in my opinion, is the reason why it lags a bit, especially compared to other BI tools like Qlik. The speed of creating reports or dashboards is slower in TIBCO… more »
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    Also Known As
    InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server
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    Overview
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server is a market-leading data integration platform which includes a family of products that enable you to understand, cleanse, monitor, transform, and deliver data, as well as to collaborate to bridge the gap between business and IT. InfoSphere Information Server provides massively parallel processing (MPP) capabilities to deliver a highly scalable and flexible integration platform that handles a variety of data volumes (big, small, and everything in between).

    TIBCO Spotfire is a versatile data analytics platform that can handle large datasets and be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. Its dynamic reporting, easy creation of dynamic dashboards, and highly customizable tool make it a valuable asset for process data analysis, industrial performance dashboards, problem root cause analysis, business intelligence, and real-time analytics for IoT devices in the energy sector. 

    The solution also offers data science functions, map visuals, R and Python integration, and the ability to write HTML and JavaScript text areas. Spotfire has helped organizations deliver projects more efficiently and cost-effectively, allowing for faster data analysis.

    Sample Customers
    Canadian National Railway Company, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce, Swedish Armed Forces, BG RCI, Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., University of Arizona, Biogrid Australia
    Allergan, ASSS de Montreal, Avantium, Blue River, Bank of Montreal, Citibank, FrieslandCampina, Hellmann Logistics, Merck, Novartis
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company23%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Company Size
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise73%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise60%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise78%
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server is ranked 34th in Data Integration with 7 reviews while TIBCO Spotfire is ranked 13th in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools with 65 reviews. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is rated 8.4, while TIBCO Spotfire is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IBM InfoSphere Information Server writes "Prompt support, reliable, but lacking scalability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of TIBCO Spotfire writes "A robust BI tool, with good dashboard features and adverse event tracking". IBM InfoSphere Information Server is most compared with IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Qlik Replicate, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog, IBM Cloud Pak for Data and Oracle GoldenGate, whereas TIBCO Spotfire is most compared with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, QlikView, Qlik Sense and Amazon QuickSight.

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