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IBM DataPower Gateway
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Categories and Ranking

IBM DataPower Gateway
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (6th), Application Infrastructure (12th), SOA Application Gateways (1st), API Management (16th)
webMethods Mediator [EOL]
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
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Featured Reviews

AkshaySawant - PeerSpot reviewer
AkshaySawant
Manager at CSB Bank Ltd
Security features excel but development limitations emerge
We are using the IBM DataPower Gateway for security purposes. As per the development perspective, there are some limitations with IBM DataPower Gateway because it only supports XML and XSLT language, but it does not support the Java language. This is the only limitation of the IBM DataPower Gateway. For the authentication and authorization purpose, we can use the IBM DataPower Gateway. It's a very good product. We are mostly using the IBM DataPower Gateway for security purposes and load balancing purposes. If we are handling the load for a particular server, then we can use the IBM DataPower Gateway. The IBM DataPower Gateway is mostly used for security purposes. If we have some APIs and we are using some security for those APIs, then we can use it. It can also be used as a load balancer. It's also used for certificate management, user management purposes, authentication, and authorization. For routing, the IBM DataPower Gateway has multiple URL-based routing and content-based routing capabilities. If we have multiple URLs, then we can use an XML script. Using the XSLT language, we can configure multiple URLs and implement URL-based routing. Content-based routing means if we have multiple requests, we can route the request to a particular URL. For this, we need to use the XSLT language only. We can't use XML, Java, or other scripting languages. With IBM DataPower Gateway, we are using all the APIs. All APIs have been configured on the gateway. We have configured the particular TLS profile and some TLS client profiles as well. Using that TLS profile, we have configured the APIs and authentication. We have configured some tokens also, including JWT tokens and different types of auth tokens. There is also a rate limiting feature which we use for handling API loads.
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it_user462882 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user462882
Partner / Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It is capable of full-process automation, and can integrate with other platforms. It is too complex to use and to integrate.
It is scalable, and capable of full-process automation, integrating with several other platforms It is too complex to use and to integrate; that makes its implementation too difficult. I have been using it for two years. Version updates create deployment issues and support isn’t always aware of…
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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 most valuable feature is the security appliance, it's very secure."
"The solution is robust."
"You don't have to have a separate DMC proxy because DataPower Gateway is an appliance and will take care of a lot of security features. These include data validations, encryption, as well as XML or any type of scripting or security threats that are present."
"It's high-speed and it can be remotely administered via an API."
"The solution was very stable, we had no issues with it in that sense, it didn't crash or freeze and there were no bugs or glitches."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Support for PCA and non-PCA services is valuable."
"The solution is robust, and we use the appliance version, which comes with good security features and troubleshooting tools, so we are happy with IBM DataPower."
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"It is scalable, and capable of full-process automation, integrating with several other platforms."
 

Cons

"My experience with the pricing of this product is that pricing is too high and should be reduced."
"In terms of OEM support, it is poor. If I raise a CBRT one, as per the SLA, they should respond in one hour, however, sometimes it takes four or five hours to respond."
"IBM DataPower Gateway is a great solution but when based on utilizations in the different streams others feel that this is an expensive product for one simple use case."
"Some pre-packaged connectors for integration with various applications, such as SaaS offerings, would be a useful addition."
"Traceability could be improved, especially for business operations."
"Additional documentation needs to be provided for complex automations."
"They should add features to manage API integrations."
"The programming language is only supported in XSLT and Gateway script."
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"It is too complex to use and to integrate; that makes its implementation too difficult."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution has a return on investment but is a little expensive."
"The total cost of IBM DataPower Gateway would depend on the configuration, but in my experience, it can amount to 60,000 Euros per box, even for the virtual version. Usually, customers need high availability and a non-production environment, so the total price for IBM DataPower Gateway can be quite a lot. It can be 200,000 Euros or a similar figure."
"It's expensive when you compare it with others."
"The cost is very high and requires all five components in the API management solution."
"As far as I know, they have a perpetual license for this product. They are paying perpetual fees rather than an annual subscription or annual pricing."
"The cost of this product varies from customer to customer and the relationship with IBM, including how many offerings from IBM are already being used."
"The solution is expensive in comparison to other products."
"This product is a bit expensive as IBM products are costly assets. However, for enterprise customers it is a worthwhile investment."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
23%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM DataPower Gateway?
I don't know if the current licensing cost of IBM DataPower Gateway is high, but I think it's acceptable. I don't have any complaints about it.
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What needs improvement with IBM DataPower Gateway?
I noticed that the Gateway Script libraries could be improved, as they are not covering everything I need.
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What is your primary use case for IBM DataPower Gateway?
The primary purposes for which IBM DataPower Gateway is used include security purposes, and sometimes you need to put some configurations and mapping into the process.
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Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
IBM DataPower Gateway
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Also Known As

WebSphere DataPower, IBM DataPower, IBM WebSphere DataPower
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Overview

IBM DataPower Gateway provides advanced security, multi-protocol transformation, and API management, ensuring appliance-based stability and performance. It supports enterprise-level traffic, facilitating seamless integration and deployment, though it may pose challenges in terms of pricing and user complexity.

IBM DataPower Gateway integrates as an enterprise service bus and API management platform, effectively securing APIs and managing authentication and authorization. Serving large banks and enterprises, it supports B2B transactions with data security and compliance, especially for sectors requiring GDPR adherence. Users benefit from high performance and stability, despite its premium cost and complex configuration needs. Cloud integration, user-friendliness enhancements, and improved documentation are areas where it can advance. It meets the demands of sectors like BFSI by protecting against security threats and supporting significant traffic volumes.

What are key features of IBM DataPower Gateway?
  • Advanced security functionalities: Comprehensive tools for authentication, authorization, and certificate management.
  • Multi-protocol transformation: Facilitates seamless conversions across different protocols.
  • Appliance-based stability: Provides a stable platform for handling enterprise traffic.
  • API management: Capable of managing APIs efficiently with rate-limiting and other controls.
  • Efficient troubleshooting tools: Streamlines issue resolution and system maintenance.
What benefits or ROI can users expect?
  • High performance: Capable of handling large-scale enterprise traffic efficiently.
  • Easy integration and configuration: Simplifies connecting with existing systems.
  • Regulatory compliance: Supports adherence to regulations like GDPR.
  • Protects against security threats: Offers robust security measures for data protection.

IBM DataPower Gateway is prominent in industries requiring rigorous data security and efficient integration, such as BFSI. Large enterprises leverage it for B2B transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-performance standards. It's also implemented in environments demanding robust API security and management.

IBM
webMethods Mediator is a service intermediary that enforces the runtime policies you create in CentraSite. Mediator also virtualizes shared services, making it easy to change services. Combined with CentraSite, Mediator provides end-to-end governance of all your services and APIs from development to runtime. Combined with webMethods Enterprise Gateway, Mediator provides comprehensive API Gateway functionality.
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Sample Customers

RBL Bank, Availity
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