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Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) vs HPE Intelligent Management Center comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

Alkira Cloud Services Excha...
Ranking in Network Management Applications
25th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Intelligent Management ...
Ranking in Network Management Applications
9th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Intelligent Management Center is 3.8%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE Intelligent Management Center3.8%
Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)0.0%
Other96.2%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Abiola Olaibi - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DevOps Engineer and Software Engineer
Unified orchestration has enabled secure multi‑cloud networking and optimized traffic management
Based on my experience, I believe continuous improvement is key for senior-level solutions like Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX). Enhancements in terms of granular cost allocation and visibility for complex environments would be valuable, and deeper integration with existing enterprise tools and improved predictive AI-driven network analytics could enhance operational efficiency and proactive management. I have identified improvements needed for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) regarding user experience and documentation. In terms of documentation, improvements in reporting would go a long way toward a solid experience with the tool. I rate it an eight out of ten because there is room for improvement. I believe Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) can still be more powerful, integrating extensively into various infrastructures and providing highly effective cost attribution across the cloud platforms. There is definitely potential for improvement with large-scale deployments to manage critical long-term success. We have covered most of the areas that need attention, and many of them have already been addressed.
Muhammad_Faisal - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited
Achieve seamless network and link monitoring with comprehensive device management
The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them. The really beneficial feature is the link monitoring. I had checked Check Point's product, however, my requirements are better fulfilled by IMC. The main feature is that IMC automatically configures the device for my use. I have over 200 features in my network, and IMC manages the complete environment. Automation is good, but I mainly use it for monitoring. I am too satisfied with this product.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) has positively impacted my organization with significant returns on investment driven by a massive reduction in provisioning time, hardware enumeration, and labor optimization."
"Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)'s unified network orchestration makes my daily tasks easier by allowing me to centralize management and automate complex repetitive processes."
"One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations."
"The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."
"We chose HPE for its interoperability with non-Cisco equipment, interoperability with non HP equipment, and customizable, and a deep feature set that Cisco Prime just didn't have because it's focused on Cisco stuff only."
"This is far and away the best tool of this type I have ever used."
"The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them."
"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality."
"The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."
 

Cons

"I rate it an eight out of ten because there is room for improvement."
"I feel that the user interface of Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) can be more user-friendly."
"I would like to see additional modules included."
"It's horrible. 90% of the time we're figuring out the solution ourselves."
"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."
"HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."
"I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall."
"One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product."
"Technical support is the one area where I have to rate HPE fairly poorly; when we have encountered issues, particularly around inconsistencies in the topology views, getting them fixed can be a cumbersome process."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."
"There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
37%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Transportation Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) was seamless because I already have extensive experience with various other tools and cloud environmen...
What needs improvement with Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)?
Based on my experience, I believe continuous improvement is key for senior-level solutions like Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX). Enhancements in terms of granular cost allocation and visibilit...
What is your primary use case for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)?
My main use case for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) is leveraging the solutions for a multi-cloud networking environment, primarily to enable seamless connectivity, security segmentation, and...
What needs improvement with HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall. This will be sorted out with the help of IMC, and now I have a modem dialing as per my needs.
What is your primary use case for HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I am using this solution for network monitoring, links monitoring, and complete monitoring of my infrastructure. I also deploy FortiVAF, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager as part of a complete securi...
 

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HPE IMC
 

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