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IBM Cloud Pak for Data

byIBM
in
4.5
Market Presence: Data Integration Tools, Data Preparation Tools

Overview

Product Information on IBM Cloud Pak for Data

Updated 13th October 2025

What is IBM Cloud Pak for Data?

IBM Cloud Pak for Data is a software designed to assist organizations with data integration, governance, and analytics. The software provides a unified platform that enables users to collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources. It supports capabilities such as data virtualization, machine learning model deployment, and metadata management. Users can benefit from tools for automating data preparation, cataloging assets, and managing data privacy and quality. IBM Cloud Pak for Data addresses challenges related to managing complex and distributed data environments by delivering a scalable solution for accessing, deploying, and monitoring data workflows across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.

IBM Cloud Pak for Data Pricing

IBM Cloud Pak for Data software is offered through a subscription-based pricing model, which typically charges based on usage, capacity, or number of virtual processor cores. The software may include different tiers or editions, where features and support can vary depending on the selected plan. Additional costs may apply for optional modules, integrations, or specific deployment configurations.

Overall experience with IBM Cloud Pak for Data

DATA ANALYST
50M - 250M USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Powerful API Enables Advanced Configurations Despite Shortcomings In Documentation”

5.0
Dec 15, 2025
Version 5.2 in much more stable than previous version. The product have a powerfull API
Senior Data Architect
1B - 3B USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Avoid Watson Knowledge Catalog (or test it thoroughly hands-on before buying)!”

2.0
Sep 30, 2020
Working with Watson Knowledge Catalog: Extremely poor UI makes it very difficult to populate the catalog ramp up new users. Online documentation is poorly organized and written. Lack of training materials. Poor design of data management within the project leads to slow performance and the need for larger hardware (which makes for higher license costs.) Using the newest version 3.0.1 but still encountering unexplained errors that appear to be server-generated due to unstable interactions with the UI. Trying to overcome the many fundamental difficulties in order to actually benefit from the more advanced features that seem to be available in the tool - but it's hard slogging. Would not recommend this tool or the Cloud Pak for Data suite.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 15th January 2024

IBM is a well-established entity focused on technology and development. The primary mission revolves around fostering technological growth and enhancing infrastructure, achieved through focused developments and consulting services. By encouraging inventiveness and innovation, it is geared towards facilitating the transition of theoretical ideas into practical realities, thus improving global functionalities. IBM brings about transformation by creating advanced solutions that reshape and redefine the world.

Company Details

Updated 15th January 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1911
Head office location
Armonk, New York, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.ibm.com

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IBM Cloud Pak for Data Likes & Dislikes

Like

An API that allow additional configurations.

Like

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Like

It can be integrated with existing ecosystems, such as Control-M to orchestrate complex scheduling needs, and Windows AD to leverage existing access governance. Beyond that, its practical and robust, capable of handling complex business scenarios.

Dislike

Could have better documentation.

Dislike

As described above: extremely difficult counter-intuitive design; slow performance; instabilities leading to frequent unexplained errors; poor or unavailable documentation; nonexistent training materials.

Dislike

We faced two main challenges. The first was the complexity of the layers involved in setting up the tool, especially since the installation was on-premises making OpenShift knowledge essential. The second issue was the lack of third-party documentation. Although IBMs official documentation is extensive, we faced the same issue as with DataStage: limited documentation generated by the user community.

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Peer Discussions

IBM Cloud Pak for Data Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(25 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
40%
4 Star
56%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
4%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.1

Service & Support

4.1

Product Capabilities

4.2

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  • DATA ANALYST
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Powerful API Enables Advanced Configurations Despite Shortcomings In Documentation

    5.0
    Dec 15, 2025
    Version 5.2 in much more stable than previous version. The product have a powerfull API
  • IT SPECIALIST
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Migration to Cloud Pak Enabled Greater Data Flow Modernization and Integration

    5.0
    Jul 1, 2025
    We started from legacy set of unsupported Data Manager jobs and then we have migrated them to onpremisses Datastage. Cloud Pak for Data was the natural next step for us , it gave us the opportunity to modernize our inherited data flows even more, and build new greenfield solutions. The consulting team was crucial on this process and gave us confidence to keep going.
  • CEO
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Navigating Data Management Complexity with IBM Cloud Pak for Data

    4.0
    Feb 5, 2025
    IBM Cloud Pak for Data is a comprehensive AI and data platform for businesses needing to collect, organize and govern data. With a singular platform, governance, ai, analytcs, and data management are achieved in a holistic manner.
  • Tax Auditor
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Government
    Review Source

    Highlighting the Advantages of CP4D's User-Friendly Interface

    4.0
    Nov 13, 2024
    The attention, service and technical capacity are very good.
  • Mlops Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Great Product with remarkable support

    4.0
    Nov 14, 2024
    Great experience, with remarkable support. The main uses were to develop models and CI/CD pipelines to put them in production
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