Azure Data Factory vs SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the Cloud Data Warehouse category. Additionally, 92% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Azure Data Factory

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92% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Data Factory

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (4th), Cloud Data Warehouse (5th)

SAP NetWeaver Business Ware...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Warehouse (20th)

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KandaswamyMuthukrishnan

Director at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Integrates diverse data sources and streamlines ETL processes effectively

Regarding potential areas of improvement for Azure Data Factory, there is a need for better data transformation, especially since many people are now depending on DataBricks more for connectivity and data integration. Azure Data Factory should consider how to enhance integration or filtering for more transformations, such as integrating with Spark clusters. I am satisfied with Azure Data Factory so far, but I suggest integrating some AI functionality to analyze data during the transition itself, providing insights such as null records, common records, and duplicates without running a separate pipeline or job. The monitoring tools in Azure Data Factory are helpful for optimizing data pipelines; while the current feature is adequate, they can improve by creating a live dashboard to see the online process, including how much percentage has been completed, which will be very helpful for people who are monitoring the pipeline.

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AnilKumar38

Project Manager - Analytics at Mindsprint

Can transform data per clients' needs and can easily distribute reports to end users

I would recommend looking at all of the solutions currently available and then decide. I would not immediately suggest going for SAP NetWeaver. Being able to transform the data according to my requirements is a crucial feature; the phasing layers are helpful to distinguish data with respect to a specific project; analytics and reporting are very feasible; and the distribution of reports to the end users is also very easy. However, connectors need to be simplified, and technical support needs to be improved. Thus, on a scale from one to ten, I would rate SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse at eight.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution includes a feature that increases the number of processors used which makes it very powerful and adds to the scalability."

"The data pipeline and the orchestration functionality are the most valuable aspects of the solution, and the interface is very good, as it seeks to be very responsive and intuitive."

"Our stakeholders and clients have expressed satisfaction with Azure Data Factory's efficiency and cost-effectiveness."

"The data flows were beneficial, allowing us to perform multiple transformations."

"My only advice is that Azure Data Factory, particularly for data ingestion, is a good choice."

"Azure Data Factory became more user-friendly when data-flows were introduced."

"The best part of this product is the extraction, transformation, and load."

"What I like best about Azure Data Factory is that it allows you to create pipelines, specifically ETL pipelines. I also like that Azure Data Factory has connectors and solves most of my company's problems."

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"This is a very robust and efficient product, and it's very powerful, in particular when it comes to data management in the SAP system."

"We are an airline and use the system for data modeling and data warehousing, and we implement it for time performance and feedback analysis."

"Data modeling is a valuable feature."

"Queries based on the Data warehouse have enabled the Service department of the organization analyze data deeply and get insights into daily inflow and revenue as well as analyze data over time periods, various models, model years, by customer segment, etc."

"Data cleansed and harmonization. It provides us with proof of data, we can centralize all of the information, check it, and then provide the information to our users."

"A robust and efficient product."

"The security and audit procedures are the most valuable features."

"It's an excellent over-all tool for managers to analyze their business."

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Cons

"It's a good idea to take a Microsoft course. Because they are really helpful when you start from your journey with Data Factory."

"I rate Azure Data Factory six out of 10 for stability. ADF is stable now, but we had problems recently with indexing on an SQL database. It's slow when dealing with a huge volume of data. It depends on whether the database is configured as general purpose or hyperscale."

"Real-time replication is required, and this is not a simple task."

"When you raise an issue, sometimes the people who are available are unfamiliar with that particular technology, so they have to route the issue to the concerned person."

"It can improve from the perspective of active logging. It can provide active logging information."

"Customer service is not satisfactory. Third-party personnel handle support and rely on a knowledge repository."

"A room for improvement in Azure Data Factory is its speed. Parallelization also needs improvement."

"You cannot use a custom data delimiter, which means that you have problems receiving data in certain formats."

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"It is difficult when your native language is not English. It is difficult for us to explain our issue and also difficult for the technical team to explain a resolution to us."

"I think more integration with other applications would be perfect."

"There are performance issues in terms of scalability and availability."

"The setup needs skilled resources in SAP BW. A lack of trained resources can create serious problems."

"The solution could be improved by simplifying the modeling and the design. We're faced with too many options and too many object types."

"The program is difficult to learn to use"

"People using SAP BW have to undergo some training to be able to use the product. Complexity can be reduced and could be made a bit more user-friendly."

"Connectors are complex, and it is difficult to understand or know which connector should be used. For instance, if I want to connect APIs, I will not be able to do it directly. I would have to go to the portal integration to get the data. Therefore, having simplified connectors will make things much easier."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not particularly expensive."

"The licensing model for Azure Data Factory is good because you won't have to overpay. Pricing-wise, the solution is a five out of ten. It was not expensive, and it was not cheap."

"ADF is cheaper compared to AWS."

"The pricing is a bit on the higher end."

"In terms of licensing costs, we pay somewhere around S14,000 USD per month. There are some additional costs. For example, we would have to subscribe to some additional computing and for elasticity, but they are minimal."

"I would rate Data Factory's pricing nine out of ten."

"The solution's pricing is competitive."

"The licensing cost is included in the Synapse."

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"The licensing cost is high for SAP NetWeaver compared to that for other products."

"Pricing is based on the number of user IDs and tyhe user ID works across a suite of products."

"All SAP products are expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	63

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

How do you select the right cloud ETL tool?

AWS Glue and Azure Data factory for ELT best performance cloud services.

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How does Azure Data Factory compare with Informatica PowerCenter?

Azure Data Factory is flexible, modular, and works well. In terms of cost, it is not too pricey. It offers the stability and reliability I am looking for, good scalability, and is easy to set up an...

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How does Azure Data Factory compare with Informatica Cloud Data Integration?

Azure Data Factory is a solid product offering many transformation functions; It has pre-load and post-load transformations, allowing users to apply transformations either in code by using Power Q...

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Comparisons

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Compared 5% of the time

Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) vs Azure Data Factory

Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) vs Azure Data Factory

Compared 3% of the time

Palantir Foundry vs Azure Data Factory

Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

Microsoft Parallel Data Warehouse vs SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse

Compared 6% of the time

IBM Netezza Performance Server vs SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse

Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

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NetWeaver Business Warehouse, NetWeaver BusinessObjects Warehouse

Overview

Azure Data Factory efficiently manages and integrates data from various sources, enabling seamless movement and transformation across platforms. Its valuable features include seamless integration with Azure services, handling large data volumes, flexible transformation, user-friendly interface, extensive connectors, and scalability. Users have experienced improved team performance, workflow simplification, enhanced collaboration, streamlined processes, and boosted productivity.

Microsoft

SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse is a comprehensive data warehousing solution offering extensive data modeling and integrated BI tools. It provides SAP ERP connectors, ETL features, and tools for robust reporting. Users appreciate its security, data harmonization, and centralization of information.

SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse features predefined content for easy setup and extensive BI tools for powerful reporting. It facilitates data cleansings and harmonization. Users find the platform's automation of data loads and cell calculations efficient, supporting time-changing dimensions and complex logic in MIS report generation. While it excels in data analysis and reporting across industries, the complexity in deployment and user interface suggests room for improvement in user-friendliness and integration capabilities across applications, including mobile devices. Multilingual support can enhance user experience, while connectors and reporting tools can be simplified for better usability.

What are the key features of SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse?

Predefined Content: Facilitates easy initiation as a data warehouse
SAP ERP Connectors: Standard connectors for seamless integration
Integrated BI Tools: Powerful tools for robust reporting and analysis
Data Modeling & ETL: Extensive features for data structuring and transformation
Automation: Efficient data loads and cell calculation processes

What benefits should you consider in reviews?

Data Security: Robust procedures ensuring data protection
Centralized Information: Harmonized data centralization for ease of access
Comprehensive Reporting: Advanced tools to generate complex reports
Efficient Performance: Automation and transformation capabilities improving productivity

In the automotive industry, dealers apply SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse for MIS report generation, while FMCG firms use it for data modeling. Business intelligence teams across HR, finance, and service sectors leverage its analytical capabilities. Airline companies utilize its tools for performance metrics and customer analytics, enabling enhanced data visualization across regions.

SAP

Sample Customers

1. Adobe 2. BMW 3. Coca-Cola 4. General Electric 5. Johnson & Johnson 6. LinkedIn 7. Mastercard 8. Nestle 9. Pfizer 10. Samsung 11. Siemens 12. Toyota 13. Unilever 14. Verizon 15. Walmart 16. Accenture 17. American Express 18. AT&T 19. Bank of America 20. Cisco 21. Deloitte 22. ExxonMobil 23. Ford 24. General Motors 25. IBM 26. JPMorgan Chase 27. Microsoft (Azure Data Factory is developed by Microsoft) 28. Oracle 29. Procter & Gamble 30. Salesforce 31. Shell 32. Visa

EMC Corporation, Takisada-Osaka Co. Ltd., Eldorado, Mozzart, The VELUX Group, AOK Bundesverband, Hilti Group, Nissha Printing Company Ltd., Asian Paints, Aareal Bank Group, Magazine zum Globus (Migros Group)

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