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IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management

byIBM
in Test Data Management
4.4
2025

Overview

Product Information on IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management

Updated 13th October 2025

What is IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management?

IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management is a software designed to help organizations manage and provision test data for application development, quality assurance, and testing environments. The software enables users to create realistic, subsetted, and masked versions of production data, facilitating compliance with data privacy regulations and reducing risks associated with sensitive information. InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management supports automation of test data extraction, data masking, and data provisioning activities, ensuring that development and testing teams have access to relevant and compliant datasets. By providing scalable data management capabilities, the software aims to streamline application lifecycle processes and optimize the efficiency of testing and development efforts.

IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management Pricing

IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management software uses a license-based pricing model. Pricing is typically structured around a perpetual license or subscription fee, which can vary based on the number of users, volume of data, and specific configuration requirements. Additional charges may apply for support, maintenance, or enhanced features depending on the level of service chosen.

Overall experience with IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management

SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE
500M - 1B USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Infosphere's Superior Data Masking and Detailed Metrics”

5.0
Jan 27, 2025
Overall, Infosphere is powerful tool with range of features that makes it a strong contender in test data. The initial set up process can be somewhat complex & require more instructions.
SR.SECURITY ANALYST
<50M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Exploring Advanced Test Data Management with IBM InfoSphere”

3.0
Nov 6, 2024
It is a very good solution for test data management. It provides multiple advanced features that help to test data to the next advanced level.

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2025
For Market:
Test Data Management

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 InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management Likes & Dislikes

Like

I loved its one of the standout feature of data masking, it has robust data masking capabilities & ensures sensitive data is protected when used in non-production environments. Its ability to generate detailed metrics is highly valued.

Like

IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management allows you to test data with data privacy. here we can visualize the data, and it can be a large amount of data. IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management provides an end-to-end lifecycle solution that manages and maintains the integrity of our test data.

Like

It helps to speed up test cycles without consuming too much storage by enabling the creation of smaller, more relevant subsets of data from production databases. Scalable for use at the corporate level.

Dislike

I found user interface a bit less intuitive then other similar tools. this can lead to steeper learning curve for new users.

Dislike

IBM Infosphere Optim test data management licenses are very costly. Also, IBM InfoSphere Optim test data management provides multiple features to explore that features need to give training to the resources

Dislike

IBM Infosphere Optim TDM setup and configuration is difficult and takes a lot of effort and experience to complete.

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IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(51 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
49%
4 Star
45%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Infosphere's Superior Data Masking and Detailed Metrics

    5.0
    Jan 26, 2025
    Overall, Infosphere is powerful tool with range of features that makes it a strong contender in test data. The initial set up process can be somewhat complex & require more instructions.
  • SECURITY ANALYST
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Optim TDM: Streamlining Test Data Generation and Enhancing Security

    5.0
    Jan 25, 2025
    Optim TDM has a good scope in data masking and security, simplifies test data creation, reduces manual effort and improves testing efficiency.
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
    50M-1B USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Harnessing Test Data Management for DevOps and QA

    4.0
    Jan 24, 2025
    Its a decent product to manage your test data which can be used for testing and quality analysis. Also helps from the Devops perspective for CI/CD for automation testing
  • BIOSTATISTICIAN AND SAS PROGRAMMER.
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Maximizing Team Productivity with Advanced Analysis Software

    5.0
    Dec 23, 2024
    I am working as a data analyst Using this tool was a fantastic experience for me. It helped my entire team work efficiently compared to manually creating test cases. This software is good to use. Data analysis process which is so good.
  • IT Services Associate
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    IBM InfoSphere Optim: Streamlining Test Data Provisioning Through Automation

    4.0
    Dec 9, 2024
    My overall experience with IBM infosphere Optime Test data Management has been positive. The tool excelsin providing robust capabilities for data masking, subletting, and generation, which are critical for ensuring secure and efficient test environments.
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