# IBM Informix, Veeam Data Platform vs Dell Avamar Comparison

| | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 111 | 717 | 47 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (60.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM Informix

**Not enough data**

### Veeam Data Platform

Pros:
- Ease of Use (114 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (110 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (37 reviews)
- Expensive (36 reviews)

### Dell Avamar


Cons:
- Poor Navigation (1 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (79 reviews) | 9.4 (582 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (79 reviews) | 9.1 (588 reviews) | 7.6 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 8.8 (520 reviews) | 6.5 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (56 reviews) | 9.0 (502 reviews) | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 8.9 (548 reviews) | 8.2 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 9.0 (486 reviews) | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.0 (78 reviews) | 9.1 (566 reviews) | 7.0 (39 reviews) | 

---
## Pricing

### IBM Informix

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Informix Enterprise Edition / Informix Advanced Enterprise Edition

Price: See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing

Description: Various flexible licensing options available, including user, processor/virtual core.




Try Informix for free:
https://ibm.biz/Bdzp7v


[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-informix/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Veeam Data Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Dell Avamar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Recovery

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.7/10 | 283 |
| **Dell Avamar** | 8.8/10 | 9 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.5 (251 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (245 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 9.6 (257 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 9.1 (230 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (226 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.3 (241 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (241 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (228 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (218 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.1 (223 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (169 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 8.8 (215 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.5/10 | 172 |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 8.8 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.9 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | 7.5 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | 9.4 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 9.1 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.1 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 9.1 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### File Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 9.0/10 | 226 |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | 9.2 (189 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Partitions** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 9.5 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Scan** | Not enough data | 8.8 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.1 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Deletion** | Not enough data | 8.8 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - File Recovery

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.7/10 | 177 |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.3 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | 9.1 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | 8.5/10 | 7 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.8/10 | 122 |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pay by Usage** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Service Provision** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Relational Databases

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | 8.8/10 | 81 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Schema** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACID - Complaint** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Search** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Languages** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating Systems** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Locking** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Concurrency** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Management** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Indexing** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Optimizer** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Database Features

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage** | 9.1 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.5 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stability** | 9.3 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 9.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud File Storage

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Support

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Service Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Migration Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to IBM Informix (2):** [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases), [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication)

**Unique to Veeam Data Platform (8):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication), [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [File Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-recovery-software), [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage), [IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-resilience-orchestration-automation-itro)

**Unique to Dell Avamar (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Informix | Veeam Data Platform | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.9% | 21.9% | 7.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.6% | 60.3% | 47.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.5% | 17.8% | 45.2% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Informix

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.3%
- **Computer Software:** 13.0%
- **Government Administration:** 9.8%
- **Retail:** 5.4%
- **Insurance:** 5.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.3%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.6%

#### Veeam Data Platform

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Government Administration:** 3.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Construction:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 52.0%

#### Dell Avamar

- **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3%
- **Sports:** 7.1%
- **Financial Services:** 7.1%
- **Food Production:** 7.1%
- **Automotive:** 4.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.8%
- **Hospitality:** 4.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 21.4%

---
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## Top Discussions

### IBM Informix

- Title: [Version 11.70 - Where should look if I am having problems with triggers via a stored procedure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/version-11-70-where-should-look-if-i-am-having-problems-with-triggers-via-a-stored-procedure) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Rhonda,


First of all you should clearly and at least look at upgrading to version 14.10 xC2, because 11.70 maintenance will stop by March 30th..."
- Title: [Standard 4GL is still a great product, Why don't add new features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/standard-4gl-is-still-a-great-product-why-don-t-add-new-features) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "IBM made a decision long ago to stop adding features to 4GL. You can get modern versions of 4GL from 4Js (Genero) and Querix (Lycia). Both are proper..."
- Title: [How do I program 4GL and Create Mobile Apps.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-program-4gl-and-create-mobile-apps) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Hwee,

Form the feedback I received from several people, the best tools to develop mobile apps are the tools initially designed for that: they need to..."

### Veeam Data Platform

- Title: [What does Veeam Software Do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-veeam-software-do) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Veeam Software are made for backup, replicate and store and recovery data in any way or plataform ( Cloud, On primeses )"
- Title: [What does Veeam Software Do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/veeam-one-what-does-veeam-software-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Veeam is a professional solution for Data Protection, Data Backup, Data Recovery, Real time monitoring, Business Documentation and Reporting."
- Title: [Can I back up directly to Azure BLOB storage in V10](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27447-can-i-back-up-directly-to-azure-blob-storage-in-v10) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I send backups to an Azure Blob via the Scale-Up Repository feature in Veeam (worked in v9 too). If you're uncertain how to do this, lean on the excellent..."
- Title: [Is a free trial available?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-a-free-trial-available) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, a fully-functional 30-day free trial is available and contains everything you need to get started (even if you're not currently a Veeam customer)."
- Title: [What is Automatic License Update?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/automatic-license-update) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Starting with v7 patch 4, Veeam Backup & Replication supports automatic license updates. With this feature enabled, Veeam backup server (or Veeam Backup..."

### Dell Avamar

No discussions available for this product.

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