# Azure StorSimple vs IBM Infosphere Optim Comparison | | Azure StorSimple | IBM Infosphere Optim | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 21 | 5 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure StorSimple | IBM Infosphere Optim | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Pricing ### Azure StorSimple #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### IBM Infosphere Optim #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Structured Data Archiving and Application Retirement | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure StorSimple** | 8.2/10 | 7 | | **IBM Infosphere Optim** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Management | Feature | Azure StorSimple | IBM Infosphere Optim | |---|---|---| | **Storage Optimization** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Migration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Governance and Compliance** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Scaling** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Archiving** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure StorSimple** | 8.8/10 | 9 | | **IBM Infosphere Optim** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | Azure StorSimple | IBM Infosphere Optim | |---|---|---| | **High Availability** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Low Latency** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **High Scalability** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Fast Application Deployment** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure StorSimple | IBM Infosphere Optim | |---|---|---| | **Simplified Management** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Monitoring Tool** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cost-Saving** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Azure StorSimple | IBM Infosphere Optim | |---|---|---| | **Business Continuity** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Structured Data Archiving and Application Retirement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/structured-data-archiving-and-application-retirement) **Unique to Azure StorSimple (1):** [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure StorSimple | IBM Infosphere Optim | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 30.0% | 0% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 50.0% | | **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 50.0% | ### By Industry #### Azure StorSimple - **Computer Software:** 35.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0% - **Retail:** 10.0% - **Research:** 5.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.0% - **Financial Services:** 5.0% - **Arts and Crafts:** 5.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 5.0% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 5.0% #### IBM Infosphere Optim - **Information Technology and Services:** 50.0% - **Government Administration:** 25.0% - **Banking:** 25.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Azure StorSimple - [AWS Storage Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-storage-gateway/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (599 reviews) - [ExpanDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/expandrive/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (90 reviews) - [NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-ontap-data-management-software/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Sangfor Cloud Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sangfor-cloud-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (69 reviews) - 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