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Overview of the key attributes of a cloud-based data integration as a service solution. To learn more about Informatica Cloud, visit http://www.informaticacloud.com/
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What to Look for in a Cloud Integration Solution
www.InformaticaCloud.com
Darren Cunningham, Informatica Cloud Product MarketingRon Lunasin, Informatica Cloud Product Management
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Integration: Do You Have a Plan?
SaaS
PaaS
IaaS Salesforce without integration is like a house on a beautiful island
with no way to get there.
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The Cloud Integration Challenge
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Integration Drives Cloud Application Success
Greater Adoption Stronger Connection More Business Value
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Cloud Integration Options
Outsource Cloud ServicesOn-Premise Tools for IT
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Hand Code Free Tools
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Evaluating Cloud Integration Solutions
1. Multitenant vs. Hosted
2. Rapid Deployment
3. Ease of Use
4. IT or LOB Usability
5. Scalability
6. Vendor Viability
Whitepaper available @ www.informaticacloud.com/resources
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Multitenant vs. Hosted
Multitenant Architecture
Benefits:Benefits:
Rapid InnovationRapid Innovation
Seamless UpgradesSeamless Upgrades
Better Quality SoftwareBetter Quality Software
Questions to Ask:Questions to Ask:
How frequently to you deliver new releases?How frequently to you deliver new releases?
How are upgrades delivered?How are upgrades delivered?
How do you monitor usage / adoption?How do you monitor usage / adoption?
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Is There a Trust Site?
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Ease of Use
Benefits:Benefits:
EfficiencyEfficiency
IntuitivenessIntuitiveness
SatisfactionSatisfaction
Questions to Ask:Questions to Ask:
How are new customers on-boarded?How are new customers on-boarded?
Do you have a self-service trial?Do you have a self-service trial?
Is there a community site to learn from others?Is there a community site to learn from others?
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IT or LOB Usability…or Both?
IT developer
Likes to write code
Integration experience
Benefits:Benefits:
End-user empowermentEnd-user empowerment
IT governanceIT governance
Alignment / collaborationAlignment / collaboration
Questions to Ask:Questions to Ask:
What skills are required to run the service?What skills are required to run the service?
Can you deliver controlled self-service for LOB?Can you deliver controlled self-service for LOB?
Is their interoperability with our in-house tools?Is their interoperability with our in-house tools?
SaaS admin / analyst
Wants clicks not code
Operational experience
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Rapid Deployment
Benefits:Benefits:
Live in Days, Not MonthsLive in Days, Not Months
Fewer IT ResourcesFewer IT Resources
Accelerated ROIAccelerated ROI
Questions to Ask:Questions to Ask:
How are new customers on-boarded?How are new customers on-boarded?
Do you have a self-service trial?Do you have a self-service trial?
Is there a community site to learn from others?Is there a community site to learn from others?
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Scalability
Benefits:Benefits:
CostsCosts
Elasticity Elasticity
Questions to Ask:Questions to Ask:
Can you share performance data?Can you share performance data?
Can you handle simple & complex requirements?Can you handle simple & complex requirements?
On-premises Data Integration Integration as a Service
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Vendor Viability
Benefits:Benefits:
Trusted StandardTrusted Standard
Certified ConsultantsCertified Consultants
Long-term SolutionLong-term Solution
Questions to Ask:Questions to Ask:
Investors? Last Round of Funding?Investors? Last Round of Funding?
Profitability?Profitability?
Customer and Industry Analyst References?Customer and Industry Analyst References?
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InformaticaThe #1 independent leader in Data Integration
• Founded: 1993
• 2009 Revenue: $501 million
• Customers: 4,061• 84 of Fortune 100• 87%+ of Dow Jones• Government organizations in 20 countries• # 1 in Customer Loyalty Rankings
• Partners: 400+
• Employees: 1,917 $150
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Informatica Cloud
ServicesBusinessManagers Migrate ValidateMonitorSync Replicate
Informatica Cloud
ConnectorIT
Informatica Cloud
PlatformSIs, ISVs, Developers Custom
PowerCenterPowerExchange
The Informatica CloudThe Industry’s Broadest Cloud Integration Portfolio
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Primary Use Cases:
ERP Synchronization
Data ValidationData Validation
Reporting & Data Quality
ComplianceCompliance
Customer MasterCustomer Master
Oppty OrderOppty Order
Pricing MasterPricing Master
Product MasterProduct Master
Data QualityData Quality
BI ReportingBI Reporting
MigrationMigration
Data Loading
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Informatica Cloud Services
True SaaS-based Integration
Easy-to-Use Wizards
Try Before you Buy
LOB Self-Service / IT Control
Scalable, High-Performance: +8B transactions/month
Informatica is the Data Integration market-leader
www.InformaticaCloud.com
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Discussion and Resources
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• http://www.youtube.com/InformaticaOnDemand
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