Azure Machine Learning vs. IBM SPSS Modeler

Azure can be a more unified product. It feels like 10 different tech teams were building it but we're not talking to each other. An example is when the user needs to know what is the next step. Automatically saving a previous state is very helpful as new users are usually not aware of the functionality.

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.

Incentivized

• Easy to create the experiment.
• Easy to adopt the best algorithm.
• Efficient way to deploy the model as a web service.
• Centralized platform for the life cycle of machine learning goal.

• 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

• Few models: Even though it has a lot of Machine Learning models, it is quite limited when compared to R. Most Data Scientists still use and prefer R, so the newest models tend to release as R libraries. With Azure ML, we need to wait for Microsoft to evaluate and decide if including a new model is a good idea or not
• Tableau interface: last time I checked there was no easy way to connect with Tableau.
• Cloud based: You always need a good internet connection to use it.

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• 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

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Good UX/UI and overall good usability, but it takes a while to get used to the product & platform. The whole design seems fragmented with little in terms of integration with project management tools such as JIRA, or wireframing. Overall it feels like an unfinished product that's meant for teaching more than for production.

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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I'm satisfied with the Azure Machine Learning Studio- it fulfilled my goal in a single channel. Even haven't worr[ied] about the maintenance or any fault tolerance. This provide[s] the user interactive UI to grab the features easily. [Their] support teams also very help[ful], they stand with us at any time.

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

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Not sure

The answer is quite simple: Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Workbench is the cheapest and most user friendly analytics tool I have ever seen! Unless you are running a team of data scientists, this is the tool to go. Most functions (marketing, sales, finance, supply chain, logistics, HR, R&D, etc.) could easily integrate Azure ML in its day to day activity.

Incentivized

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

• It is easy to learn and construct, which impacts directly on productivity.
• Good for experimentation and validation for simple models.
• Has a use cost less than the best alternatives in the market.

Incentivized

• 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

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