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Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs Cisco Prime [EOL] comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cisco are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Cisco users who would recommend it.
Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista
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100% willing to recommend
Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    91% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista
    Average Rating
    8.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    8.2
    Number of Reviews
    9
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (15th)
    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    John Mark - PeerSpot reviewer
    John Mark
    IT network admin at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees
    An unified solution best suited for network management and connectivity
    The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.
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    AndrewRichardson
    Network Engineer at Edmonton Catholic School Board
    Has an easy implementation process, but the performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive
    The project implementation was easy overall. Adapting Cisco's solutions to our specific environment required effort, as their documentation only covers some network scenarios. The deployment didn't happen all at once; it was staged and controlled to ensure a smooth transition. We started with a small test environment before gradually rolling it out to all campuses. This gradual approach helped mitigate the risk of any issues arising across multiple locations simultaneously, especially on a critical day like Monday morning. We have a team of three executives working on the process. Their job roles included network specialists and a manager. It requires maintenance, which is included in the annual cost. We receive updates and support as part of the renewal process.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "OmniVista is a unified solution. It makes management easier in case the router, switch and the WiFi are of the same brand. It also allows us to monitor the WiFi signal strength, switch speed, and bandwidth consumption, and easily block users. We also use the analytics feature, which provides a dashboard showing the number of users per WiFi access point, signal strength, and internet performance. It also monitors the temperature of the equipment."
    "The command line is very user-friendly, making it easy to implement the network."
    "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."
    "It is a good investment for features."
    "The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."
    "The reports are good."
    "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 solution is easy to manage."
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    "The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."
    "The product's most valuable features are monitoring and configuration."
    "Cisco Prime has been around for a long time, and it keeps getting better and better."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is its excellent audio and video conferencing with clear quality and no interruptions."
    "Cisco Prime, from a management perspective, has good reporting."
    "Cisco Prime can help customers fix their Wi-Fi issues with scientific and digital data."
    "The interfaces are a valuable feature."
    "If an AP or any wireless device goes into critical mode, Cisco Prime sends an alert. That is the most helpful feature."
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    Cons

    "The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license."
    "It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."
    "The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license for that. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter.. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling."
    "One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."
    "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."
    "The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."
    "In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created."
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    "The solution is not easy to configure."
    "Cisco Prime needs to have lower prices and more customization options."
    "Some improvements are needed, specifically in the form of more updates and enhancements."
    "Cisco Prime could improve the graphical user interface."
    "This solution could be improved if it could monitor configuration changes."
    "Cisco needs to improve Prime's monitoring tab. If any device goes down, there is a 15-second lapse before we know. It would be much better if we were alerted two or three minutes before a device is about to fail, so we can dispatch a field engineer and avoid network downtime. I would like to see a feature that allows you to access the devices directly from Prime's monitoring tab. That would make work easier for us."
    "We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."
    "The product's pricing can be cheaper."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."
    "This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."
    "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."
    "Its price is reasonable."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Healthcare Company
    13%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
    Comms Service Provider
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    6%
    Government
    14%
    Computer Software Company
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Healthcare Company
    8%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business5
    Midsize Enterprise2
    Large Enterprise2
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise24
     

    Questions from the Community

    What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
    In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 ver...
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    What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
    The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.
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    What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
    I rate Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista an overall nine out of ten. The issue with changing a user from administrative to room under the user section needs improvement. If this could be resolved, the ratin...
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    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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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,
    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
     

    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.

    Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

    Cisco
     

    Sample Customers

    Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer
    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
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