Good packages to enhance our data
Rating: 9 out of 10
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Our IP data is of greater value when enriched with other reliable sources so the enterprise packages on offer turned out to be valuable. The API package gives access to 10+ domain research and monitoring services each with a specific purpose. In comparison, the data feed package allows users to download any of the databases the solutions provider compiles. In short, these products are good to establish context around our IP addresses and therefore cross-check the validity of entries in our own repository.
Pros
- The products allow us to validate the information from our own data-gathering efforts.
- Packages are customizable. Available credits can be used on any of the APIs. The databases come in a series of tiers for domain WHOIS data or IP data only or all-inclusive.
- The APIs and data feeds both enrich our data and help us protect our own network.
- Because the APIs give results in JSON and XML, we were able to make them work with our existing systems without hassle. The same is true for the data feeds as they are available in both JSON and CSV formats, which are suitable for pretty much any general or specialized software.
Cons
- Like most WHOIS sources, a lot of the new records have been redacted for privacy. That sometimes poses problems but the access to historical records helps somewhat.
Likelihood to Recommend
No service is perfect so I am giving a score of 9 for this question. I'd recommend the packages to colleagues who need blanket access to different sources of WHOIS and IP data. As indicated in the name, the packages are more suited for enterprise users with a large number of queries needed.