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Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs Cisco Prime [EOL] comparison

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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 (16th)
Cisco Prime [EOL]
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
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Featured Reviews

Nachoba  Ivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Support (IT) at Mantra Technologies
Easily manage configurations and monitor networks with enhanced reporting capabilities
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 version under the user section. The option of changing from administrative to room should be available in the user section.
AR
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is easy to manage."
"We use the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista for analytics, appointment manager, and security."
"What we found valuable from Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is that we are able to get reports, analytics, health analysis, and everything required by the customers."
"I really like Visual RAF, I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it will send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down, so I am always aware of what is going on."
"The solution is easy to manage, especially the configuration manager, which simplifies the process of adding, modifying, and removing users or new devices and allows for creating new users without using a physical interface or Telnet while offering detailed reporting and real-time monitoring of network performance."
"The reports are good."
"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 most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."
"Our clients are happy with Prime, the stability is good and it's easy to manage."
"The product has a lot of features and capabilities."
"The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."
"We use Cisco Prime for network mapping and surveys."
"Has a good wireless heatmap and search management features."
"Cisco Prime, from a management perspective, has good reporting."
"Cisco Prime is a good tool for inventory monitoring and wireless management."
"The endpoint information Cisco Prime generates helps us troubleshoot, and it's also useful for compliance reporting and endpoint identification."
 

Cons

"What we'd like to see in the next release of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points."
"Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features."
"In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created."
"The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."
"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 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."
"I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."
"It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."
"Some improvements are needed, specifically in the form of more updates and enhancements."
"The reporting could be simplified and the information made clearer to the user."
"I want the tool to improve data visibility."
"The solution is considered legacy and DNAC has overcome it because of centralized controls that allow a complete LAN network to be moved to centralized management."
"Maybe it could be a little cheaper."
"If you look at some of the wireless site-survey tools that are available in the commercial space, Cisco should include similar solutions, which would help our on-plant engineers when they're doing a site survey."
"Cisco can only be used for Cisco environments and is not compatible with other vendors."
"I rate Cisco Prime seven out of 10 for affordability. All Cisco solutions are expensive."
 

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."
"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."
"Its price is reasonable."
"The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
"I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
"The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
"Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
"You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
"The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
13%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise5
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...
What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.
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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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,
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Sample Customers

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