Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 11, 2025
In the data management and protection market, Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud and Cohesity Data Cloud compete in integration and protection capabilities. Informatica's extensive suite of integration, data quality, and MDM features gives it an edge for comprehensive data management needs.
Features: Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud provides a comprehensive integration of data modules, supports multiple domains, and offers unmatched flexibility. Key features include data cleansing, address validation, and the Match-and-Merge functionality. Cohesity Data Cloud focuses on data protection with managed services and ransomware recovery, offering robust reporting capabilities and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
Room for Improvement: Informatica could improve integration with SAP, offer more pre-built business rules, and enhance the data stewardship interface. Improved user experience and connectivity with data sources are other user concerns. Cohesity's areas for enhancement include agent stability, cloud integration, and competitive pricing, with room for better support of legacy environments.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Informatica supports deployment across on-premises, hybrid cloud, and public cloud environments, providing flexibility. Their customer service is generally well-regarded, though response consistency can be improved. Cohesity offers similar deployment options and is praised for its proactive and detailed customer support, known for its responsiveness and technical competence.
Pricing and ROI: Informatica's pricing, driven by Informatica Processing Units, may seem high but is justified by the breadth of features, especially in data security. Informatica offers a flexible consumption-based model. Cohesity's pricing aligns with infrastructure costs, focusing on compliance and ransomware protection. Both platforms offer compelling ROI, although initial investments are noteworthy.
