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We performed a comparison between SAP Data Governance and Varonis Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The new workflow engine is based on the web app rather than the Java-based approach.""It is robust solution."

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"The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand what's happening in our environment.""Varonis Platform is transparent and captures everything in the environment without impacting the performance. The tool helps us unify data feeds into a single reporting system."

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Cons
"SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements.""I would like to see harmonizing with some of the external third-party products so that it will all be within SAP."

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"The product is very complicated."

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Top Answer:SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements.
Top Answer:The solution is used in Life Cycle Data Management where it can be stored in cheaper storage options like Amazon and OpenShift. It has helped with data retention.
Top Answer:The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand… more »
Top Answer:The tool's update process is not easy as compared to other tools.
Top Answer:We use the product for auditing, and keeping track of shares. It ensures proper access control and monitors file creation, access by relevant users, and productivity analytics.
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out of 57 in Data Governance
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out of 57 in Data Governance
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Overview
SAP Data Governance helps consolidate and centrally govern the master data lifecycle of information across the organization. Key benefits: Consolidate and manage master data across the business, whether information is exchanged and accessed in SAP or non-SAP solutions on premise or in the cloud. Uses prebuilt data models, rules, workflows, and user interfaces to quickly deploy tasks such as financial consolidation, customer service, and supplier onboarding. And supports all your master data domains in one single application, and implement it in an on-premise, cloud, or hybrid environment.

Varonis Platform is a comprehensive data security and analytics solution that helps organizations protect their critical data from insider threats and cyberattacks. Its primary use case is to provide visibility and control over data access, usage, and permissions across multiple platforms and environments. 

The most valuable functionality is its ability to analyze and monitor data activity in real-time, identify abnormal behavior, and provide actionable insights to mitigate risks. It uses machine learning algorithms to detect and alert users to suspicious activities, such as data exfiltration, privilege abuse, and ransomware attacks. 

This platform enables organizations to understand and manage their data risks effectively. It helps prevent data breaches, identify and remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with various data protection regulations. By leveraging increased visibility into data usage, organizations make informed decisions regarding access controls and permissions, minimizing the potential for data leakage or unauthorized access. 

Moreover, Varonis Platform improves incident response and investigation capabilities by providing detailed audit trails and forensics capabilities. It helps organizations quickly identify the source of a security incident, understand its impact, and take appropriate actions to remediate the situation. 

Sample Customers
Takisada-Osaka Co. Ltd., The VELUX Group, Asian Paints, AOK Bundesverband, EMC Corporation
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Top Industries
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Financial Services Firm13%
Manufacturing Company12%
Computer Software Company12%
Educational Organization6%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Computer Software Company14%
Financial Services Firm13%
Manufacturing Company10%
Insurance Company8%
Company Size
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business19%
Midsize Enterprise13%
Large Enterprise68%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business21%
Midsize Enterprise15%
Large Enterprise64%
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SAP Data Governance is ranked 19th in Data Governance with 2 reviews while Varonis Platform is ranked 10th in Data Governance with 2 reviews. SAP Data Governance is rated 8.0, while Varonis Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of SAP Data Governance writes "A robust solution that establishes rules, policies, and procedures". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Varonis Platform writes "Offers visibility and helps to keep track of access ". SAP Data Governance is most compared with Microsoft Purview, Informatica Axon and Alation Data Catalog, whereas Varonis Platform is most compared with Microsoft Purview, BigID, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Veritas Data Insight and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.

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