Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs Broadcom Network Flow Analysis comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista and Broadcom Network Flow Analysis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"It is a good investment for features.""I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on.""The reports are good.""The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment.""Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good.""Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."

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"It is an overall stable solution.""This solution has helped our organization by allowing us to have visibility. We deal with cybersecurity, so visibility is very important."

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Cons
"They should add more security features.""Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features.""It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning.""The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users.""Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better.""I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."

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"Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement.""I would like to see more security features, like a lost protection package."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."
  • "This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."
  • "Its price is reasonable."
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  • "If you make a DX NetOps-based purchase and the complete suite of products that fall under DX NetOps from Broadcom, then you get Network Flow Analysis along with DX NetOps Performance Management and DX Spectrum."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:They should add more security features to the solution. Also, they should provide a secure platform to manage our networks.
    Top Answer:We use the solution to manage network connections for ethernet suites and wireless solutions.
    Top Answer:Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement.
    Top Answer:I use Broadcom Network Flow Analysis in my company as it helps us deal with the classification of protocol, which will monitor the flow, and once we enable the flow in the network devices, we can see… more »
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,
    CA NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, CA NFA, CA Network Flow Analysis
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    Overview

    Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
    With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

    Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

    CA Network Flow Analysis provides 100% visibility into the composition of network traffic across the enterprise, helping Network Administrators deliver optimal application performance and validating the impact of network infrastructure changes, resulting in returns on investment (ROI) of up to 150%.

    Sample Customers
    Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Educational Organization8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Non Profit11%
    Insurance Company9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise69%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is ranked 18th in Network Management Applications with 6 reviews while Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is ranked 21st in Network Management Applications with 6 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is rated 9.0, while Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista writes "Helpful support, useful monitoring, and reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Broadcom Network Flow Analysis writes "A stable tool that helps identify the complete flow analysis in a network". Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass, SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager and Aruba Airwave, whereas Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is most compared with WatchTower Security Management App, Wireshark and SCOM. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis report.

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