Agiloft Service Desk Suite vs IBM SmartCloud Control Desk comparison

Agiloft and IBM are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. Agiloft is ranked #45, while IBM is ranked #33. Additionally, 100% of Agiloft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Agiloft Service Desk Suite and IBM SmartCloud Control Desk compete in the IT service management market. Agiloft seems to have the upper hand in pricing and customer support, while IBM is preferred for its superior functionality.

Features: Agiloft Service Desk Suite offers customizable workflow automation, intuitive configuration capabilities, and seamless integration with third-party applications. IBM SmartCloud Control Desk is geared towards IT asset management, automated service management, and change management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Agiloft Service Desk Suite provides a straightforward deployment process with strong customer support. IBM SmartCloud Control Desk requires more resources and time for deployment but offers extensive support for implementation challenges.

Pricing and ROI: Agiloft Service Desk Suite is appreciated for its cost-effectiveness and quicker ROI with lower setup costs. IBM SmartCloud Control Desk has higher initial costs but offers significant long-term ROI through extensive features.

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Automation Anywhere

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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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Matt Gibson

Project Executive at GT Services LLC

Our customer service and productivity have increased in quality and quantity since using this product

Agiloft has a great support team to help the process along. They are affordable, friendly, and knowledgeable. The tech support team acts like walking encyclopedias. They know databases and programming. After all these years, we hardly need to speak to Agiloft anymore. However, they have great customer support. Every time we need something from them, they make our small troubles go away quickly.

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Klemen Muhvič

Computer System Engineer at Informatika d.d.

Has centralization and asset management features, and a helpful and knowledgeable technical support team

What needs improvement in IBM SmartCloud Control Desk is its graphical interface because it needs to be more user-friendly. IBM is a big company, but this solution is a little bit outdated. The most common comment I get from customers is that IBM SmartCloud Control Desk looks old and needs a refresh. Its frontend needs a little bit of work. The solution needs to be more modern. In the programming world, you see a lot of new technologies, but this particular solution is still on Java. IBM SmartCloud Control Desk isn't like web-based service request tools, and that's an area for improvement. What I'd like to see in the next version of the solution is a more upscale technology. IBM SmartCloud Control Desk has small issues with document links and attachments, and those could bother you when you're using it for a long time. A more user-friendly GUI is also another improvement I'd like to see in the next version of the solution, plus a better user experience, and it would be great if IBM could resolve the current issues I've noticed in IBM SmartCloud Control Desk.

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Pros

"We had an old ERP which required human interactions because of the lack of a system, and what we did is have the robotics read an invoice and plug it directly into our ERP, avoiding the extra steps, saving about an hour-and-a-half a day and 20 percent of an FTE."

"The IQ Bot is very impressive to us, as we have tried several tools in the industry and we have not been able to automate to the same level as provided by this solution."

"We offer them a cost and time-effective solution for repeated and time-consuming processes, which surely help a lot in terms of improving quality."

"Automation Anywhere has significantly improved our organization's efficiency. Across various processes, we have achieved a 90% time savings for each use case, making our workflow much more streamlined and productive."

"It has helped us a lot with our digitized work, and we have automated a lot of the bank's processes."

"We are getting some phenomenal straight through processing, so we took what would have taken 30 to 35 people and are able to do that a little bit more accurately with about six."

"It is also easy to design and implement, even for business users who don't have technical skills. A little bit of training is required, about five to seven days, and then they can start. The learning curve is low."

"The most valuable feature, which was launched last year, is Automation Co-Pilot. Microsoft has a co-pilot, but it's only for Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. But Automation Anywhere offers a co-pilot that is suitable for Salesforce, Genesys, Atlassian, and other contact center and standard applications. This is a game-changing feature for Automation Anywhere..."

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"This product paid for itself within the first six months of use, and after about six months, we started making a return on our investment at more than 300%."

"Because this product is infinitely customizable and easily developed, we are using it for other applications."

"Our customer service and productivity have increased in quality and quantity since using this product."

"The most valuable are its flexibility and agility. It's quick to change it, to adapt it to your needs. That's the most important for us."

"In general, it's been pretty stable."

"The workflow capability is useful. It's not a manual helpdesk operation. It's fully automated, even when an alarm has occurred. It covers the complete cycle of initiation to resolving the events. This is its most strong feature that is easily integrable with a monitoring solution. It creates tickets, and the workflow feature is the most important one."

"In the early stages of our company, all requests were done in notebooks, and none of it was centrally managed. But now we have a central tool which is an entry point for all requests that come in."

"A feature I found most valuable in IBM SmartCloud Control Desk is the service request. Another feature I like most about the solution is IT asset management, which tells you who owns a specific asset in the company and from which date."

"The solution has been stable."

"What I like about the Control Desk is that everything is centralized, you have all the requests in one place, you know which ones are for whom and who is working on them, so you have one big package and nothing is lost."

"Overall, it's a good product that I would recommend."

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Cons

"The version that I used (10.3) was not that stable. It easily crashed in-between processes."

"They should make the product smarter. The bot we use right now is kind of fundamentally basic loop-based. We really want to see a little bit more advanced capability, that way we can undertake more comprehensive tasks."

"I would like OCR for video and text using the IQ Bot. It should also be available in an email tag format."

"So far, the stability is not good. We are trying to improve this because we are facing a lot of instability issues."

"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see a plug-and-play tool for NLP programming."

"Sometimes, the recorder from Automation Anywhere does not work well and is inaccurate. This should be improved."

"Sometimes, the files are getting corrupted and this causes us a lot of trouble."

"Automation Anywhere has a persistent click-related issue that can make automation difficult, particularly in unattended environments."

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"We have found the documentation a bit confusing at times. This area could use some improvement."

"Support has been the biggest problem for us."

"The main issue that we hear from our customers is that the self-service user interface is a little bit old, possibly due to the fact that IBM is such a large enterprise company. People say that they think they're in the year 2004, because you can very clearly see that the technology is lagging behind modern trends."

"It could use more facility or flexibility for reporting, and business intelligence in the tool."

"The user interface is not very interesting. If you look at other products like JIRA and ServiceNow, they have made it much easier for the end-users. Maybe not ServiceNow, but JIRA is quite flexible. From a presentation point of view, IBM should make more user-friendly interfaces."

"Technical support can be slow in terms of resolving issues."

"The solution lacks a graphical user interface."

"The time calculations can be improved. While working on reports, it was taking the time only in seconds, which was hard for me to work out. While creating some dialogs in the service portal, you have to use certain data types in some fields. It was very tricky to make them work. I was testing a certain type of input, and it didn't work. It didn't show me the domain that the fields have to show. I had to make the change to the database, and only then it worked. It was a tricky thing to make them work with the dialogs. Their technical support can also be improved in terms of response time."

"The reporting in relation to updating could be improved upon."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our annual licensing costs are around $100,000 a year."

"There may be room for the product to be more competitively priced to excel in the market."

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

"I advise others that even as of right now, the setup cost and licensing cost to automate bots on Automation Anywhere is steep but it is worth the investment!"

"The solution is quite expensive. Not every organization can consider this option."

"The pricing is fair. My company is part of a big organization, so the pricing is very advantageous."

"It costs up to $1,200 per license."

"It saves me around $100,000 a year."

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"Agiloft has by far the best entry point for both cost and learning curve."

"After about six months, we started making a return on our investment at more than 300%."

"It's basically for a big company because of the costs. A small company can't afford the licensing cost. For medium and large companies, it's the best product. The price of the license is on the higher side compared to others."

"The license for IBM SmartCloud Control Desk is paid yearly and is on a per-user basis. You buy the product and pay for its license yearly. IBM is changing the licensing structure, but for now, it's a yearly license. There's no additional cost. It's just the license that you need to pay for to use IBM SmartCloud Control Desk."

"The licensing we have for IBM Control Desk is on a yearly basis. They have a concurrent license and an administrative license. And with these, you get all the products. There aren't any additional fees for extra add-ons or anything like that."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

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Performing Arts

14%

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Small Business	6
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Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

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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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Agiloft Service Desk Suite offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline IT service management. With its robust capabilities and customizable workflows, it addresses the complex needs of businesses.

Agiloft Service Desk Suite excels in providing a flexible, adaptable platform that caters to IT service management needs. It supports a wide range of functions including automation, reporting, and customer service operations. Its no-code platform allows for quick customization, tailoring processes to organizational demands without heavy coding requirements. Users benefit from its ease of integration with other enterprise systems, ensuring seamless operations and improved service delivery.

What are the key features of Agiloft Service Desk Suite?

Custom Workflows: Easily configure workflows without coding.
Automated Processes: Streamline tasks with automation to increase efficiency.
Powerful Reporting: Generate insights with robust reporting tools.
Integration Capabilities: Connect with other systems for smoother operations.
Scalability: Adjust to business growth without disruptions.

What should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Use: Look for feedback on user-friendly interfaces and setup.
Customization: Consider comments on the adaptability of workflows.
Support: Check the availability and responsiveness of customer support.
Operational Efficiency: Evaluate improvements in process efficiency.
Cost-Effectiveness: Read about value for money and cost savings.

Agiloft Service Desk Suite is implemented across various industries, including healthcare, education, and finance, adapting to sector-specific challenges. In healthcare, it ensures compliance and improves patient service operations. Educational institutions use it for managing IT services effectively within budget constraints. Financial organizations rely on it for maintaining service quality and regulatory compliance.

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IBM SmartCloud Control Desk offers robust integration capabilities, effective SLA integrations, automated workflows, and comprehensive reporting. Its flexibility and centralized request management enhance service efficiency, making it ideal for detailed issue tracking and resolution in IT environments.

IBM SmartCloud Control Desk is designed to streamline IT support, ticketing, and incident management. By integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructures, it centralizes service requests and IT asset management. Its automated processes ensure efficiency from initiation to resolution, reducing the chances of oversight. The platform's adaptability supports both on-premises and cloud deployments, making it suitable for industries like telecommunications and IT services. However, users often face challenges with support responsiveness, outdated interfaces, and difficulties with email integration, particularly affecting images and attachments.

What Are the Key Features of IBM SmartCloud Control Desk?

Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with various systems to enhance functionality.
SLA Integrations: Strong service level agreement management ensures SLAs are met.
Automated Workflow: Full automation of processes from start to resolution.
Robust Reporting: Comprehensive reporting tools for detailed insights.
Request Management: Centralized management of service requests and IT assets.

What Benefits and ROI Should Users Seek?

Efficiency: Streamlines operations with automated processes, increasing productivity.
Flexibility: Adapts to organizational changes for better service delivery.
Reliability: Backed by IBM's trusted brand reputation.
Scalability: Scales with demand for growing businesses.

IBM SmartCloud Control Desk is widely implemented in telecommunications and IT services industries. Organizations utilize it for managing IT support, incident resolution, and system monitoring. Its ability to handle both internal and external requests effectively helps businesses streamline client communications and improve service management across different deployment models.

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Sample Customers

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

EMC, ArcaTech Systems, Idera Pharmaceuticals, RBC, Affinity Service Group, Atrenta, DCG systems, ENKI, Hopkins County Board of Education, MVTS Technologies

St Vincent's Health Australia, Kalibrate Pty. Ltd., Cognizant Technology

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