Informatica PowerExchange
Enterprise Data Integration and Management.
Overview
Informatica PowerExchange is a component of the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud that provides high-performance access to and integration of diverse data sources. It specializes in Change Data Capture (CDC) for a wide range of enterprise systems, including relational databases, mainframes, and files, enabling real-time data integration and warehousing.
✨ Key Features
- Broad connectivity to enterprise systems (Mainframes, iSeries, etc.)
- Log-based Change Data Capture
- High-performance data extraction
- Integration with the broader Informatica ecosystem (PowerCenter, IICS)
- Bulk data movement and replication
- Real-time data delivery
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unmatched connectivity to legacy and mainframe systems
- Deep integration with the comprehensive Informatica data management platform
- Proven reliability and scalability in large enterprise environments
Unique Value: Informatica PowerExchange unlocks data from the most complex and hard-to-reach legacy systems, making it available for modern cloud analytics and applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Capturing changes from a DB2 database on an IBM z/OS mainframe and delivering them to a cloud data warehouse.
- Replicating data from various on-premise databases for enterprise-wide analytics.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple cloud-to-cloud SaaS data replication.
- Startups or small businesses without legacy systems.
🏆 Alternatives
While other tools like Qlik Replicate also support mainframes, Informatica's strength lies in its breadth of connectivity and its integration into a single platform for data quality, governance, and cataloging, offering a one-stop-shop for enterprise data management.
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🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by support level tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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