Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM) vs. IBM SPSS Modeler

To leverage a high processing workload that can be done fast instead of in multiple days or hours.

Incentivized

Modeler is well suited for understanding consumer data. The ability to create a prediction and then to understand what is driving that prediction is strong in Modeler. Modeler is closely aligned with the CRISP-DM data mining approach meaning it is not just the 'doing' but also the theoretical background behind the development of data mining models.

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• Leveraging data.
• Computer vision.
• Data science.

Incentivized

• A very nice and easy to use interface.
• A great variety of analytics, from statistical calculation to data validation and predictive statistics.
• Has a steep learning curve.

Incentivized

• Azure DSVM pricing must be reduced so that an AI-based start-up can use the Azure DSVM.
• Azure must create an environment to use Azure DSVM offline as well.
• Lack of frameworks

• Some Analyses aren't there out of the box but can be added through open languages like R and Python.
• Graphs could be better.
• Unable to read data stored in OLAP databases

Incentivized

The ability to do predictive modeling, text analytics for both structured & unstructured data, decision management, optimization, and support for various data sources

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The online support board is helpful and the free add ons are incredibly appreciated.

Incentivized

Azure DSVM provides [many] cost-effective solutions rather than using the Amazon SageMaker. Amazon products are a little more detailed products but this detailing is [a] little costly in comparison to the Azure. Azure DSVM is way more controlled than the Amazon SageMaker and it is very cost-effective as compared to Amazon SageMaker. We are already managing Aure services so we explored the Azure DSVM which turned out [to] be a good choice.

We additionally use SAS Data Miner as a toolkit. Compared to SAS Data Miner, the SPSS Modeler is a good competitor. SAS probably is more integrated in the market for a visual-based code for data science activities. However, I don't think it offers anything better than SPSS, and I really like several of the helpful components for usability for SPSS like peaks into nodes.

Incentivized

• Azure DSVM is little costly with long term support for ML based environments.
• Azure DSVM is very good for short tasking and costs us [a] little low than the on-prem server.
• [Scaling] option is very convenient.

• I am able to study and work from home sustainably
• I can help others have a high quality university education experience to graduate confident and competent to meet gaps in the wider community
• Market research for my business
• Help other small businesses to create viable and high quality products and services
• Contribute to research projects: ethical, high quality data analyses and interpretation

Incentivized