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IBM Cloud Backup vs. PowerProtect DD Series

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Cloud Backup

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AIBM Cloud Backup is a full-featured, automated, agent-based backup and recovery system managed through the Cloud Backup WebCC browser utility.N/A

    PowerProtect DD Series

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/APowerProtect DD (a next-generation appliance replacing Dell EMC Data Domain) is a suite of hardware appliances used for data protection, backup, storage and deduplication. PowerProtect appliance offerings are cloud-enabled and vary by organization size, capable of supporting small business and enterprises. PowerProtect appliances are separated into two categories: entry-level to midrange, and enterprise. Entry-Level to Midrange Backup Appliances PowerProtect…N/A
    Pricing
    IBM Cloud BackupPowerProtect DD Series
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Cloud BackupPowerProtect DD Series
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    IBM Cloud BackupPowerProtect DD Series
    Data Center Backup
    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of IBM Cloud Backup and PowerProtect DD Series
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Backup
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    5% above category average
    PowerProtect DD Series
    9.4
    10 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Universal recovery10.04 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Instant recovery8.14 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Recovery verification9.04 Ratings9.58 Ratings
    Business application protection8.14 Ratings9.510 Ratings
    Multiple backup destinations9.94 Ratings9.510 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification9.04 Ratings9.59 Ratings
    Backup to the cloud9.94 Ratings9.56 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression9.04 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Snapshots7.24 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Flexible deployment9.04 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Management dashboard10.04 Ratings9.58 Ratings
    Platform support8.14 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Retention options9.04 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Encryption9.04 Ratings9.57 Ratings
    User Ratings
    IBM Cloud BackupPowerProtect DD Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Cloud BackupPowerProtect DD Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    The outstanding storage capacity, organized security measures, and appropriate business features of IBM Cloud Backup make it something I'd recommend at any time of day or night. Furthermore, the software is online and hence easily accessible from a distance. The application's stability and strength are further assurances that all authorized business users are in safe hands.
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    Dell Technologies
    We have huge data coming in from different sources and also from multiple organizations in our Data centres. This data had multiple copies of the same data and was huge in size therefore, we wanted to have a solution in place which can help us with a good amount of deduplication at the deepest possible level to make sure that our ecosystem does not have multiple copies of the same data and is also efficient at the same time. Having said this, we wanted this solution to be secure and reliable since it had to be exposed to a huge critical set of data in the market. To add, backup and restoration was something that we were also keen on evaluating so that once we have efficient data within our system, the time it takes to backup and restoration also reduces. And all this was justified by this solution when we signed up with them. From the pricing perspective and the implementation side, the solution needs improvement to make it more efficient and user-friendly.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • The software is very secure.
    • It is scalable which is a plus for business.
    • Restoring data is easy and fast.
    • Recovery process is easy.
    • I would say that IBM Cloud Backup is user friendly.
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    Dell Technologies
    • It writes backups quickly. DDBoost add-on is very useful as well for improving backup speeds.
    • DD is very efficient in its use of capacity. It dedupes and compresses very well.
    • It spans to large capacity amounts.
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    Cons
    IBM
    • The set prices for the product is a problem.
    • Secondly, IBM Cloud Backup customer help should be more speedy.
    • IBM Cloud Backup is so automated, and in case of a power failure, accessing some of this data can be challenging.
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    Dell Technologies
    • It can be expensive to implement, especially when used in conjunction with other applications/hardware such as Avamar.
    • The TCO can be high, especially when it needs its storage expanded.
    • Recovery speeds can be slow (compared to other solutions) for when recovery is time sensitive.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
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    Dell Technologies
    DD has performed flawlessly for almost 10 years as our backup/recovery storage with offsite replication. Given its track record and great support from EMC, we're unlikely to look elsewhere any time soon.
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Dell Technologies
    Customer support has had some ups and downs here. We've had several issues with EMC support before and during the acquisition by Dell, but in the last 18 months support has been top notch. Quick and knowledgeable help is but a chat away, or they will call you back so you don't have to wait on hold. The team supporting us is responsive and is quick to assist with any request or issue.
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Pricing and how easy it is to use. We use other IBM products in our office and it is nice to have everything on one network. The experience for users and managers is better, even new employees who can learn quickly. It also makes it more affordable for us.
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    Dell Technologies
    We selected Data Domain due to its integration with our backup software. The Data Domain works well for what we need it to do.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • The fact that it can be scaled up is beneficial to company.
    • The program being on the cloud also makes it more accessible online.
    • The program has a high level of protection.
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    Dell Technologies
    • We were able to immediately discontinue our remote tape storage and TBU maintenance.
    • Reduced backup footprint in the data center.
    • It is costly to expand so buy it with a purpose.
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