SAP Data Quality Management vs. SAP Information Steward

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SAP Data Quality Management
Score 8.9 out of 10
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SAP Business Objects Data Quality Management embeds data quality functionality into SAP applications.N/A
SAP Information Steward
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Monitor, analyze, and improve data integrity with SAP Information Steward software. Combine data profiling and metadata management tools for continuous insight into the quality of enterprise information to optimize processes, and enhance operational, analytical, and data governance initiatives.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsSAP Information Steward is sold by CPU core volume to provide the processing power required to meet enterprise data integration and quality needs.
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Data Quality
Comparison of Data Quality features of Product A and Product B
SAP Data Quality Management
9.9
Ratings
13% above category average
SAP Information Steward
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Ratings
Data source connectivity10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Data profiling9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Master data management (MDM) integration9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Data element standardization9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Match and merge9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Address verification10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
SAP Data Quality ManagementSAP Information Steward
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
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9.0
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Likelihood to Renew
-
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10.0
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Usability
-
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10.0
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Support Rating
8.2
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5.0
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Implementation Rating
-
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8.0
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Product Scalability
10.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
When reporting, we use accurate data with no duplications since they are addressed by SAP DQM, we get the right target audience by analyzing marketing data, and also helps us to understand the current situation of our firm by comparing metrics.
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In data conversion scenarios, the tool can be used for data profiling, data quality and data verification jobs. However, implementation depends on what implementation strategy or approach the company is adopting. In real-time scenarios, the tool can be used for generating data profiling and data quality reports as well. Business rules for data quality checks can be built into the tool and can be assigned to end or business users.
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Pros
  • SAP Data Quality integrates with numerous data sources, all with quality control metrics for effective analysis.
  • SAP Data Quality deals with modernization and addressing validation procedures.
  • Permanently eliminates the available data redundancy and duplicates.
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  • Data Profiling
  • Data Quality Monitoring
  • Dashboards
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Cons
  • On data mining, some fundamental features are either not strong, or unsustainable.
  • Besides, the chatbot from SAP Data Quality sometimes fails to respond, a huge challenge.
  • Finally, SAP Data Quality lacks the performance monitor, which should be routine and concrete.
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  • More real-time integration scenarios needed.
  • Needs more generic standard content for metadata management.
  • The user interface can be more intuitive based on AI.
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Likelihood to Renew
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Out of the box solution
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Usability
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It provides out of box solution for information management at organisation level
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Support Rating
As with other SAP products, there is excellent support from SAP on this new tool.
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I believe many features from SAP Information Steward are available in other SAP products as well hence it is more confusing for business or customers to do the right selection. Moreover SAP strategy is not very clear for this particular product hence often we are confused while exploring more related scenarios
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Implementation Rating
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Ready recknoer tools that act as reference are missing that can help to formulate ;Decision Driven Framework' for various strategic decesions
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Alternatives Considered
The client was on a SAP platform for most of their applications and also is planning to implement SAP Hana very soon. This tool was fitting good for the requirement of the client to manage the quality of the data and hence adapt it in the system. Also, it can go well with the BO reporting.
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In the case of this organization, Information Steward was part of a suite from SAP together with Data Services and SAP Master Data Governance. In terms of the overall package it was worth it for the company. Informatica cost was higher and the overall benefit from SAP package was the key decision point.
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Return on Investment
  • Data quality from SAP Data Quality Management brings accuracy and authenticity to the entire process.
  • Further, SAP Data Quality Management allows clear validation of the customer address, making it effective to manage every process and demand plan.
  • SAP Data Quality Management has the potential of improving the market penetration, powerful business proceedings.
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  • Improved data flaws
  • Catching mistakes in data
  • Reduced technical errors
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ScreenShots

SAP Information Steward Screenshots

Screenshot of Get a complete view of data quality reports by using dashboards and scorecards.Screenshot of Data impact that shows how the data is used so you can access the full impact on any data changes.Screenshot of Data profiling supports governance processes that define data ownership in accordance with business needs, roles, and policies.Screenshot of Data profiling details assess data in terms of accuracy, completeness, conformity, integrity.