BMC Helix ITSM vs IBM Maximo Application Suite comparison

The compared BMC Helix and IBM solutions aren't in the same category. BMC Helix is ranked #9 in ISM , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 5.2% mindshare in the category. IBM is ranked #1 in EAM , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 12.1% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

IT Service Management (ITSM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC Helix ITSM	5.2%
ServiceNow	13.8%
JIRA Service Management	6.9%
Other	74.1%

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Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Maximo Application Suite	12.1%
Infor CloudSuite	6.8%
IFS Cloud Platform	6.6%
Other	74.5%

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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KuldeepNayak

Senior Application Developer BMC at Balfour Beatty

Self-service portal significantly reduces resolution time and transforms service process with advanced features

We initially had a lot of tickets generated via the service desk through calls and emails. Now, we have almost moved out of email creations by introducing the DWP features on the Studio pages, with about 90% of the tickets coming in via our self-service portal. Recent upgrades offer different types of views for particular business lines, which was missing earlier. The new landing pages have allowed us to add banners, images, and internal videos, encouraging most customers to use these DWP self-service features. Resolution time has decreased significantly since implementing the self-service portal. Additionally, the availability of knowledge articles, chatbots, and the new Helix GPT feature has improved service processes.

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Antony Mishra

Java Software Engineer at GPA

Asset management has become streamlined and decision-making is now driven by lifecycle data

The best features IBM Maximo offers are that it is very simple to deploy on OpenShift using Ansible playbooks. It also has excellent support for integration, is simple to configure, and the asset register is very straightforward. Work management and managing inventory are seamless. In terms of integration support, I have used preventive maintenance, work generation, accurate work execution planning, tracking actuals, and I can easily integrate with other tools and systems. IBM Maximo Suite gives me a single place where service cycles are standardized and tied to compliance. IBM Maximo has positively impacted my organization as it has been a very useful tool. It reduced human error by moving away from pen and paper-based scheduling. It saved cost by minimizing unexpected downtime of assets, with approximately 50% of time being saved. We have also reduced overwork among staff by removing redundant information and smoothing task flows. It helps us scale our team without micromanaging small issues.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"In terms of monetary savings, we automated a bot in three days that has saved us $30,000 in costs."

"It is very easy for anybody to learn."

"It can be used for customer service support, data extraction, data migration, and software installation."

"Unattended use is its most valuable feature."

"The ease of use of getting started is probably the big thing. They had a lot of references that we were able to check. It is a well-known player, and being able to get up and running quickly was the big thing."

"We have automated that complete process of code review. The bot is solving the problem of ensuring the compliance of reviewing code. People use to generally skip the code review process, because it was exhaustive. Bots can review the complete standards of the code, whatever is there, ensuring the compliance and eventually saving time."

"It has saved our HR department time since this process automatically happens without anybody's intervention. Our HR department is able to devote their time to more productive work or activities. It has also saved a lot of costs since every employee in the HR department is involved in the attendance and payroll process. Second, the process is now no more human dependent."

"Automation Anywhere helped our organization to get our training and implementation needs successful by providing both community edition and partner edition. Automation Anywhere seamlessly handed off exceptions to employees from Automation Anywhere bots."

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"The versatility and customizability of the product is what I like most."

"Initial setup is straightforward, and if you follow best practices, then future enhancements will be smoother."

"Having all the processes, fields, and settings already setup out-of-the-box, thus minimizing implementation time."

"Call logging and escalation features are the most valuable for us because they are easy to use and with them, we can assign a request to a specific person or department."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to have ITIL Out Of The Box (OOTB) functionality that can be readily customised to fit the specific needs of any given business organisation."

"It provides a good user experience."

"The solution is already aligned with the framework, so it is easy for us to proceed with any ISO 27K certification."

"The scalability that BMC offers is really great and it provides tons of integration options, and we haven't faced any issues with integration."

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"We have fully used Maximo for maintenance and inventory and purchasing management to manage cement factory operations and maintenance for more than 11 years."

"The Preventive Maintenance feature, especially in its inspection routines and KPI abilities, is valuable."

"The most valuable features of IBM Maximo are the overall power and interface, and there are a lot of different modules that we use that are helpful, and additionally, it's an integrated solution and it has a lot of capabilities."

"We were able to scale perfectly."

"IBM Maximo is the best tool for the asset management solution."

"Maximo is very stable. We really do not have problem with stability."

"We were doing all kinds of paperwork for every type of order and to maintain our assets but with the use of the IBM Maximo application, we can automate a lot of the processes."

"Preventive maintenance management."

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Cons

"The setup and deployment processes for this product also need to be improved, e.g. made easier."

"The setup is complex because there is a lot of customization."

"It may sound a little funny or weird, but one thing that we are thinking is we have to go to various websites and pick up relevant data from various websites using the bot. That is something we have seen that none of the bots have been able to really do it because the back-end of those websites do not allow bots to scrap through all these websites and get the relevant data in one place. We would like to see how the bot companies would crack this idea. But, that's why I said, this look weird because of the legal reasons why this cannot be done. This is something that I am looking forward to."

"The scalability of Automation Anywhere's cloud version is excellent, but the on-premise version is a waste of time and money."

"I would like to have the ability to schedule bots by whichever one is available."

"Technical support needs to be much faster. I also had the project delivery. I had six clients whom I looked after. Whenever we got stuck, it was all about sprinting. There was a two or three week sprint. Within that, if you just wait for two to three days, it doesn't make sense. The support needs to implode, because I was just talking to a customer now who came directly and asked us, "Can you give us a dedicated support team?" It's feedback from our customer that support takes too long."

"I would definitely say Citrix automation is one area we have continued to struggle with for the last two months."

"Getting buy-in was a major challenge because of the various people not aware of the technologies moving and getting buy-in from top management is a challenge."

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"We have experienced outages, because some other customers did something on the same cluster that we share."

"BMC Helix ITSM should have an easy-to-use user interface."

"I have faced many challenges with BMC Helix ITSM, but we get substantial BMC support, although technically, we need to make many adjustments to fit it to our organization."

"The notifications that the solution is providing are very helpful, they should keep improving them for the future."

"They could be more responsive to feedback from their community board."

"While Remedy is an excellent ticketing system, the knowledge base module needs to be optimized for MITS companies to organize documentation for multiple client organizations."

"The data was slow and the BMC support was lacking."

"We found that there was numerous issues upgrading from 8.1 to 9.1 in that all our licenses were broken for almost a year and a half. We chased down a total of 14 hotfixes, patches, and service packs before things were finally resolved. During that time, said "fixes" also broke other things, so it was quite the sore spot with management for some time."

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"The mobile solution has a lot of room for improvement, especially in geopositioning capabilities, tracking capabilities, and configuration capabilities, in order to let the tech operate online and offline."

"IBM Maximo is expensive, and it is not a very well-known product in India."

"IBM Maximo is similar to an ARP. Because it's so massive, you can easily get lost using the application."

"IBM Maximo can be improved because the user interface is not as modern as newer SaaS tools, and implementation and configuration can be time-consuming."

"It was very slow due to the lagging issues. So that was kind of frustrating, considering how slow it was while functioning."

"It needs full-service visibility. There are a lot of things that are hard for users to find out. For example, the Service Catalog is not too friendly. You really have to know what you're looking for."

"The solution is expensive and is quite difficult within this space."

"On a scale of one to ten, where ten is easy and one is difficult, I rate the setup process a two since it is very complicated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Because it reduced the time duration of our processes, our costs went down."

"This solution costs approximately $3,500 USD per license."

"If we count the integrations that we have done with Appian, which is where a lot of our savings is from, we are well over a million dollars in savings. This is from only doing development for about a year and a half."

"One of the key features that we chose, the bot as a service or the BotFarm, when they launched version 11.3, they decided not to have the BotFarm anymore. This put us in a situation because we expected to have bots on demand, just like our cloud software. This would have been cost efficient for us to use. We hope to see this again being realized with A2019. I hope the scalability from an on demand basis improves."

"If you are looking into Automation Anywhere, get the Community Edition and play with it."

"The solution's pricing is pretty decent."

"We are interested in saving manual engineer man-hours. So far, we have saved $100,000."

"Approximately, for a developer, it is around $750 for a license a year. For Bot Runners, it is about $550."

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"The cost is relatively high, especially for the BMC Controller application. However, the expense is justified by the standard and reliable features it offers. This product's reputation in the market is strong, providing assurance in terms of data and other considerations."

"Please always get the latest quote from a BMC partner or from BMC. Check for the latest offerings."

"We did not compare the price of BMC Helix ITSM to other vendors. However, it has a mid-range price."

"It is not very expensive and not very cheap. It is somewhere in-between. Some of the features are more expensive. There are also additional costs. If you want to use most of the features, you need to pay more."

"BMC is a little bit cheaper than ServiceNow, but BMC doesn't have the same capabilities in its entry-level product at the moment. The basic version does not have the DWP features that most of our customers are requesting."

"While purchasing, try to negotiate on per user licensing costs, associated maintenance, and purchase 20% more then what you think you should have. Bulk is always cheaper."

"BMC Helix ITSM is a very cost-effective solution."

"If you are looking for some kind of professional services form the OEM then you would have to purchase that."

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"The price of IBM Maximo could reduce, it is expensive."

"IBM Maximo offers a licensing application, and you have to comply with the license."

"I do not know about the price of the solution. However, this has been an expensive project overall."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is low and ten is high, I rate the pricing a nine. The price is very high."

"Explore the possibility of using DB2. You will avoid the cost of SQL Server or Oracle licenses."

"You pay for what you get. There are lots of options depending on how you would like to implement Maximo."

"IBM has changed the licensing policy. As I understand now, they are going from a complex way of licensing to a more simple way of licensing."

"$USD700 per agent user."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	82
Large Enterprise	558

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	55

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	22

Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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What needs improvement with BMC Helix ITSM?

Although BMC Helix ITSM is a strong enterprise platform, there are areas where it could be improved. One key area is ...

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What is your primary use case for BMC Helix ITSM?

My main use case for BMC Helix ITSM is validating and automating core ITSM workflows, such as incident, change, and s...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Helix ITSM?

My thoughts on the pricing and licensing cost of BMC Helix ITSM are that it is flexible.

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What needs improvement with IBM Maximo?

There are a couple of places, but I cannot name one at this moment because I still need to go through more of the thi...

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What is your primary use case for IBM Maximo?

I generally develop IBM Maximo reports and then some automation scripts, and the major thing which I have customized ...

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM Maximo?

AI Watson, I have not used it so far. I was trying to use it, but there are some challenges for me to use it. I will ...

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

Remedy ITSM, Remedy, Helix Remedy, BMC Helix IT Service Management

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

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BMC Helix ITSM offers advanced IT service management, integrating incident, change, and problem management for streamlined operations. Its ITIL Out Of The Box functionality and strong automation tools enhance service delivery, making it a vital tool for comprehensive IT process oversight.

Designed for diverse business environments, BMC Helix ITSM delivers exceptional customization and integration capabilities. Its automation and self-service features enable efficient incident management and service request handling, all while providing robust reporting tools. The platform scales effectively across businesses, supported by intuitive interfaces, built-in workflows, and APIs for seamless change management. This allows organizations to streamline processes and maintain compliance with ease. However, users have identified improvement areas such as user friendliness, cloud management, and the need for a mobile version. Transitioning between versions should be more fluid, and better customer support responsiveness is needed.

What are the most important features?

Call Logging: Efficiently document and manage support requests.
Escalation Features: Automatically prioritize and handle urgent issues.
Customization: Tailor processes to suit specific requirements.
Integration Capabilities: Connect with other tools to enhance data analysis.
Automation: Streamline workflows to improve service efficiency.
Self-Service: Enable users to resolve issues independently.
Service Request Management: Simplify intake and resolution of service requests.
Reporting Tools: Gain insights and improve IT service operations.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Operational Efficiency: Enhance productivity through streamlined workflows.
Scalability: Adapt to growing business demands seamlessly.
Compliance: Maintain regulatory standards effortlessly.
Performance: Achieve rapid issue resolution and improved service levels.
Flexibility: Accommodate diverse IT environments with customizable features.

BMC Helix ITSM is widely used across industries for IT service management and enterprise ticketing systems. Organizations leverage its capabilities to manage internal and external service desks, aligning with ITIL best practices. The platform aids in managing infrastructure, ensuring service assurance, and maintaining network provisioning. Through integration with other tools, companies bolster data analysis and automate workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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IBM Maximo offers advanced asset management with preventive maintenance, asset tracking, and integration capabilities. Its flexibility boosts efficiency and reduces downtime.

Known for its robust asset lifecycle management, IBM Maximo integrates with financial platforms and IoT data sources. It supports maintenance management, process digitization, and inventory purchasing, proving ideal for industries like manufacturing and energy. Users find its predictive maintenance and central asset management key to cost reduction and efficiency.

What are the most important features of IBM Maximo?

Preventive Maintenance: Optimize asset uptime through scheduled tasks and checks.
Asset Tracking: Monitor and manage assets across locations and systems.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly connect with financial platforms and IoT sources.
Predictive Maintenance: Anticipate potential failures to minimize downtime.
Comprehensive Reporting: Gain insights through detailed analytics and reports.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reduced Downtime: Efficient maintenance and asset tracking reduce productivity losses.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Configurability and integration streamline processes.
Cost Savings: Preventive strategies and predictive analytics cut operational expenses.
Agnostic Integration: Easily adapts to existing systems for smooth operations.
Ease of Use: Intuitive interface supports quick adoption and implementation.

IBM Maximo is widely adopted in manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy sectors, excelling in asset lifecycle management and maintenance processes. Industries enhance efficiency with its centralized management, predictive maintenance, and improved information sharing, aligning operations with comprehensive asset strategies.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Brookfield, HealthSouth Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Mercator, SAP, Stanford University

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., DTE Energy, Swedish Match, Projetech, Fingrid, East Coast

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