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We performed a comparison between Information Builders WebFOCUS and Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It stands out for its ability to work across different platforms, support mainframe data, offer cloud integration, automate report scheduling, and provide a robust scripting language.""The most valuable feature is building ad hoc reports.""The solution can read and write 500 different types of outputs.""I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. It's highly scalable and can handle significant data volumes."

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"Its ease of use and the ability to drill down into detail are the most valuable. Executive dashboarding features are the most commonly used ones.""The most valuable features are user-friendly and self-service tools. Users can define their reports based on available data sets, with multiple dimensions and slide and dice data capabilities.""Initial setup was straightforward.""The solution effectively integrates with third-party products."

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Cons
"The challenge lies not in what the tool can do but in how you use it and understand the data.""If there were to be any improvements right now, their documentation needs to get in sync with their product.""The solution can be improved by adding more automated options for reporting.""When it comes to customer support, we don't always reach the right person. Sometimes, we get junior-level reps who aren't as knowledgeable as we are."

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"In terms of data modeling, it could be simplified. Sometimes, it seems complicated. Also, the response time for data set refreshes could be faster to enhance the user experience.""When looking at web-based BI or cloud-based BI vendors, there should be abilities for power users to build deep analysis. If they are not data science tools, they are not for power users.""Quality of support varies.""The dashboard could be improved and include additional features."

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  • "I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive."
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  • "Oracle products are always going to be on the higher end of your price scale. You have to kind of accept that going in."
  • "The solution's pricing is reasonable compared to other products."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive.
    Top Answer:I use it for supplying and developing business intelligence (BI) solutions, data management and reporting applications, and for the development of complete web-based applications. It's a versatile and… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features are user-friendly and self-service tools. Users can define their reports based on available data sets, with multiple dimensions and slide and dice data capabilities.
    Top Answer:The solution's pricing is reasonable compared to other products. We have all Oracle products at the hardware and software levels. The solution is less expensive for us because it is provided as part… more »
    Top Answer:In terms of data modeling, it could be simplified. Sometimes, it seems complicated. Also, the response time for data set refreshes could be faster to enhance the user experience. In future releases… more »
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    WebFOCUS
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    Overview

    WebFOCUS is a strategic enterprise business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform that enables any executive, manager, analyst, employee, partner, or customer to execute smarter business from trusted data. The platform includes cutting-edge capabilities that provide organizations with everything they need to turn data into insight, and insight into impact.

    Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service enables all users to tap into the most pertinent data, whenever and wherever they need it. With BI Cloud Service, robust analysis is accessible to everyone, from individuals to large workgroups, across the enterprise.

    Sample Customers
    Ace Hardware, AutoZone, Fred Hutch, MasterCard, OFS Brands, PostFinance, Real D, Yellow Pages, ABC Financial, AcuSport, BBVA, Babcock
    Grant Thornton, FORTH, Anthem
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Government62%
    Insurance Company15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Insurance Company9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    April 2024
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    Information Builders WebFOCUS is ranked 6th in Predictive Analytics with 18 reviews while Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service is ranked 20th in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools with 4 reviews. Information Builders WebFOCUS is rated 8.8, while Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Information Builders WebFOCUS writes "A flexible mainframe product with unique file features and a rock solid scheduling feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service writes "Highly scalable with very good configuration, customization, and migration". Information Builders WebFOCUS is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform, Alteryx and TIBCO Spotfire, whereas Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service is most compared with Oracle Analytics Cloud.

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