IBM Initiate MDS – v9.x
Field Report


Strengths

  • Complimentary positioning as "fast time-to-value registry" vs. IBM MDM Server “golden copy / transactional hub”
  • Real-time probabilistic match scalability & accuracy
  • Web-based data stewardship for complex relationship mgmt
  • Government, Healthcare/Health Insurance, Hospitality, Retail Pharmacy expertise
  • Leader in data exchanges
  • Rapid growth in customer base via IBM sales & support channels
  • Initiate Inspector as probable path to unify other IBM MDM & PIM
  • Systems Integrator channel primed -- e.g., Accenture, Capgemini, CSC, IBM GBS, ...

Weaknesses

  • Product entity support still evolving
  • Limited transactional hub references
  • Active data governance strategy still emerging
  • Industry-specific business services capabilities just emerging
  • SI channel ramping up outside of healthcare