InterSystems IRIS vs. SAP HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
InterSystems IRIS
Score 7.7 out of 10
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InterSystems IRIS is a complete cloud-first data platform that includes a multi-model transactional data management engine, an application development platform, and interoperability engine, and an open analytics platform. It is is the next generation of InterSystems' data management software. It includes…N/A
SAP HANA Cloud
Score 8.9 out of 10
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SAP HANA is an application that uses in-memory database technology to process very large amounts of real-time data from relational databases, both SAP and non-SAP, in a very short time. The in-memory computing engine allows HANA to process data stored in RAM as opposed to reading it from a disk which means that the data can be accessed in real time by the applications using HANA. The product is sold both as an appliance and as a cloud-based software solution.N/A
Pricing
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
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InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
Additional DetailsIncludes a one year free trial.
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Community Pulse
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Considered Both Products
InterSystems IRIS
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Better integration of Intersystems solution
Better performances
Better support ofr developers
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Tibco was not originally planned to be used for HL7 Integrations and as such we had to create some very complicated processes in order for the messages to parse and validate appropriately. It was simply not built for this type of interoperability. Comparatively, InterSystems …
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My organizations use InterSystems IRIS and i think is a good bet.
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The database, integration engine, and load balancer are all in one place. This is advantageous because 1) there are no hidden costs and it is also far easier to set up the network configuration. 2) The sales engineers are very willing to help in any situation and they are also …
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This have best database management and security provider future

Time saving for complex database management
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InterSystems IRIS includes a wide array and assortment of otherwise stand-alone solutions. Having a single platform to support database interoperability, storage, and analytics, let alone Security and SQL tools is a great advantage over solutions that tackle a single aspect of …
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The best software on the market, the capacity for analysis, storage and security in the handling and storage of data, provides you with the certainty of increasing efficiency in all organizational processes, ensuring that you will have your information available at all times, …
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We are using InterSystems IRIS [especially] for database operations as the query performance is really good for [a large] amount of customer data. You can easily integrate for any application like web, desktop, and many more. It also provides BI functionality which is also very …
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Because [it's] a very powerful and efficient tool that has the ability to manage your data in a quick and reliable manner. It's easy to use especially if you work in the area of managing a large number of databases or simply need an extra hand. Inter Systems IRIS can provide …
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The process of migration and scaling due to heavy lifting is also easier, the speed of performance of IRIS is good and fast were able to get a high increase in query performance after our switch and [immense] amount of features integrated with the solution, from the web …
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InterSystems IRIS is more efficient than other applications therefore, it is preferred over the others. Moreover, it is more cost-effective than other applications like Microsoft SQL Server, therefore, many organizations such as small businesses can afford it. Lastly, …
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You definitely need to use it for a fast, solution-oriented experience.
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InterSystems IRIS has the flexibility and power to be more than just a databse engine. We are able to create our business processes and interface with out javascript front end. SQL Server has been useful through the Entity framework connecting both together has been the …
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New docker system is really good, performance improves at the cost of some breaking changes.
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I have always studied other databases, I cannot say if it is a problem for Brazilian colleges, however, after meeting IRIS / Caché, my concept of databases has changed. A much more robust and faster bank.
Now that I have had the opportunity to work with this database, there is …
Chose InterSystems IRIS
The only comparison I can make is that they are all database tools. I strongly believe that just the fact that IRIS is not so widespread and easy to find in research forums is the reason why it is not so "famous". The tool meets and meets all needs for any situation.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS is the union of the best parts of Caché and Ensemble, with a lot of new implementations and some enhancements. IRIS have the same multidimensional database estruture as like Caché and works as an Integration tool like Ensemble.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
We did not consider alternatives; implemented InterSystems IRIS based on a corporate reference.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Did not consider alternatives; we opted for the free trial and then decided to move ahead with a long-term plan with InterSystems IRIS.
Chose InterSystems IRIS
Did not try other alternatives
Chose InterSystems IRIS
They shared a set of limits:
- speed
- exhaustive memory consumption
SAP HANA Cloud
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
It enables preview and better cloud service than other cloud platforms. Easy document transfer and faster document transfer are the key points for the selection of the HANA cloud server. The preview of data before its execution is also one of the factors in the selection of the …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Multiple things as SAP HANA Cloud is used to handle large volumes of data with smooth use of different data types, including great real-time data storage.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Ease of use, real time storage and update.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Better tools and more integrated to BTP solutions.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
This is our main erp, very stable and intergrated
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
The main reason is purely HANA database performance, and it supports both row and column store data. And the way optimization is running behind the schedule is another added benefit.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
It's better with regards to real time or live data analytics in comparison to SAP BW
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
We use them in integration as it makes us provide best solutions and products for our clients as we are using the available software in the market.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Value is the reason we choose SAP
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
I have deep knowledge of other disk based DBMSs. They are venerable technology, but the attempts to extend them to current architectures belie the fact they are built on 40 year old technology. There are some good columnar in-memory databases but they lack the completeness of …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
HANA Cloud would be same as on premise, only hosted
Would save the hassles of maintaining a data center but still allow full HANA functionality.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
One area where SAP HANA Cloud stood out for us is in its support for real-time analytics on live transactional data. As a business that relies on up-to-date information to make critical decisions, this capability was essential for us. We found that SAP Analytics Cloud was more …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Both SAP Cloud Platform and Oracle Cloud Platform provide the API management, data and application integration, using real-time insights to develop and deploy integrate applications, but SAP proved more beneficial for our firm and was mostly a decision taken by management.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Earlier, the cloud-based database of azure was being used, and since it is also a cloud-based database solving all the analytical problems but once using Sap Hana, it seems to be more modern type problem solving and highly secure and highly user-friendly, solving a lot of …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
The reason remains the same , The dataflow between SAP application works seamlessly with SAP HANA cloud . The in memory capability really helps here a lot to make the reports run faster . Where as the other database engines that doesn't have the in-memory capability.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
In any software selection process, considering all options is critical to ensuring the best system is selected.It's even true for top-tier products like S/4HANA, SAP's newest ERP platform. For larger, more complex global organizations, an enterprise-class option from SAP may …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
On the BTP stack, SAP HANA Cloud has no alternative which can compete in terms of performance and integration to the overall platform
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA Cloud allows for more advanced custom developments compared to comparable solutions build in the Business Warehouse. SAP BW, on the other hand, still has far more build in tools, like system monitoring, delta loading, advanced scheduling, and other data loading …
Best Alternatives
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Small Businesses
Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL
Score 8.8 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 7.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL
Score 8.8 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 7.7 out of 10
Enterprises
SAP IQ
SAP IQ
Score 10.0 out of 10
SAP IQ
SAP IQ
Score 10.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
7.4
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9.3
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Likelihood to Renew
8.2
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9.1
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Usability
8.2
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9.1
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Availability
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3.6
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Performance
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3.6
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Support Rating
7.4
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9.1
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Implementation Rating
8.2
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9.1
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Configurability
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3.6
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Ease of integration
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4.5
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Product Scalability
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4.5
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Vendor post-sale
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4.5
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3.6
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User Testimonials
InterSystems IRISSAP HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
It is best suited in the scenario where a single interface is required for providing [a complete end-to-end] solution to the customers. You don't need [a] separate platform to write code or [perform] database operations. All you need is InterSystems IRIS software and you are done. You can also use analytics functionality which is one of the greatest [features] which many customers need for their solution[.]
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SAP HANA Cloud works effectively with SMBs or small to medium-sized enterprises and requires an affordable, scalable ERP system. Companies that must implement SAP S/4 HANA as soon as possible. Companies looking to take advantage of the newest innovation from SAP are looking to cut expenses on their IT infrastructure. SAP HANA CLOUD is not suitable for 1. Large companies with intricate operational procedures. 2. Companies with stringent policies regarding data residency. 3. Businesses with a sizable SAP landscape on premises 4. Companies must closely integrate SAP HANA CLOUD with non-SAP systems.
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Pros
  • Connecting with mutliple vendor platforms and systems allowing us to consume and provide data as needed.
  • Allowed us to implement our own RESTful api engine to server data to our internal applications.
  • Setting up their recommendations for high availability allow us to perform server maintenance with minimal down time to our users.
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  • SAP HANA Cloud can help drive data analytics, data migration, and data management exceptionally well.
  • It offers an integration service that lets you integrate data and processes with 3rd party app or any other cloud app.
  • In-memory capability helps in faster data processing.
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Cons
  • Enhanced documentation, more comprehensive and user-friendly documentation, including detailed tutorials and examples
  • Improving compatibility and integrations with others programming languages
  • Introducing tools and techniques to optimize the performance of ObjectScript applications, such as profiling tools, performance monitoring utilities, and code optimization guidelines
  • A better compatibility with Python libraries
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  • Requires higher processing power, otherwise it won't fly. How ever computing costs are lower. Incase you are migrating to cloud please do not select the highest config available in that series . Upgrading it later against a reserved instance can cost you dearly with a series change
  • Lack of clarity on licensing is one major challenge
  • Unless S/4 with additional features are enabled mere migration HANA DB is not a rewarding journey. Power is in S/4
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Likelihood to Renew
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At this moment we are not focusing on SAP, however would love to in the future. This is primarily because of our limited ability to generate more revenue to fund for SAP partnerships and products. Our initial tryst with SAP Partneredge open ecosystem didn't go as planned and we have shelved that for now. Hope we can revive in the future
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Usability
The interface is very intuitive, the documentation is very good so it is not complicated to operate.
The security is complex, but you can create a special role to access and the user ONLY can operate with the part that it allows.
Also, you can examine the data very quick with the SQL Browser integrated.
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SAP HANA Cloud requires significant expertise on technical side to admin and manage it.It surely is lot of improvement over previous versions of SAPThe modern, role-based SAP Fiori interface has enhanced the user experience for applications like S/4HANA, though the complexity of the underlying database remains. For the average business user, the usability of SAP solutions running on the HANA database has seen a major transformation, largely thanks to the Fiori user interface.
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Support Rating
The InterSystems WRC has always been helpful and responsive. The folks I have spoken with are always understanding of our needs and questions and regardless of if the question is simple or complex we are always met with the same professionalism and helpfulness every time. I have no hesitations contacting InterSystems for help!
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One specific example of how the support for SAP HANA Cloud impacted us is in our efforts to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Whenever we encountered an issue or had a question, the support team was quick to respond and provided us with clear and actionable guidance. This helped us avoid downtime and keep our analytics operations running smoothly.
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Implementation Rating
Will done based on a proper planning, so this will makes execution more easier and better.
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Professional GIS people are some of the most risk-averse there are, and it's difficult to get them to move to HANA in one step. Start with small projects building to 80% use of HANA spatial over time.
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Alternatives Considered
Tibco was not originally planned to be used for HL7 Integrations and as such we had to create some very complicated processes in order for the messages to parse and validate appropriately. It was simply not built for this type of interoperability. Comparatively, InterSystems IRIS for Health (HealthConnect) has out of the box HL7 features that would parse messages, offer a variety of validation options, simplified data lookups and transformation and reduced the amount of time it took to develop connections with out vendor systems. InterSystems IRIS also allows one to push just single files into production at a time so there is less of a chance of us pushing something that should not be in production yet as our previous system was set up to with TIBCO deployments
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It enables preview and better cloud service than other cloud platforms. Easy document transfer and faster document transfer are the key points for the selection of the HANA cloud server. The preview of data before its execution is also one of the factors in the selection of the HANA server.
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Scalability
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Limitation of training deliverable by organization
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Return on Investment
  • Very Fast and scalable software to deal with big data flow, safe and robust.
  • The studio IDE is quite old fashion and lacks a few facilities
  • amazing for complex data consumption, its milyi-model capability wich allows multiple different models for a single set of codes.
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  • perception that it is "expensive" - this is a messaging issue, not a real issue
  • perception that it only runs ERP - SAP is a victim of it's own success in this regard
  • perception that it isn't an industrial strength DBMS when, in fact, it is
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