Automic Automation vs BMC TrueSight Orchestration vs Control-M comparison

The compared Broadcom and BMC solutions aren't in the same category. Broadcom is ranked #2 in WA , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 7.2% mindshare in the category. BMC is ranked #25 in PA , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of BMC users who would recommend it.

Automic Automation

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94% willing to recommend

BMC TrueSight Orchestration

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87% willing to recommend

Control-M

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98% willing to recommend

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Process Automation

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Peter Grundler

Senior Consultant at Tricise

Helps to move away from manual tasks and offers wide platform support and web-based interface

Customers want to move away from manual monitoring and checking processes. Automating these processes helps in time-saving and reduces human error. When you automate business processes, it reduces mistakes. It eliminates the risk of manual errors such as typos. There is a 20% to 30% reduction in human error. It fulfills all the needs when it comes to visibility and control across various operating platforms. It is the perfect product for managing processes that span multiple operating platforms. Automic Automation has the widest platform support compared to other products, such as Control-M, Tivoli from IBM, or Stonebranch. It definitely helps with compliance processes. We have had a lot of customers for two years with a focus on compliance, and it works. They were successful. Due to the fact that our customers can automate a lot of things, it reduces operating costs. It is hard to give a number because the savings are different for each customer. If a customer never had any automation, there could be about 80% savings after implementing Automic Automation, whereas for a customer who already has automated tasks, the difference will be less by adding Automic Automation. They might see 5% to 10% more savings. Automic Automation helps improve our ability to meet SLAs. In the recent versions, SLA management has been integrated, which previously was an external component. Because a lot of customers used it and asked Broadcom to implement SLA management into the workload engine, Broadcom included it. We see more and more customers running their SLA management via the Automic Automation product.

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Ilhami Arikan

Cloud Services Automation Technologies Manager at Garanti Teknoloji

An orchestration tool to automate the end-to-end process with a need to improve its user experience

In BMC TrueSight Orchestration, login is just text-based, so it's really hard to find the problem. We cannot see the ongoing running jobs or interfere with them on an interface. So it's unavailable. There are some restrictions about the permissions, especially the level of the permissions, even though there is not very much there. It's a little bit hard to use clients' development tools, so the user experience may be improved. There is room for improvement for the local team.

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Pedro Fuentes

System Engineer at Community Loans of America, Inc.

Cost-effective, excellent support, and centralized access and control

They have a department that handles requests for enhancements. I talked to Control-M guys back in October or November when they had a gathering here in Atlanta. We talked about not being able to go back in history in Helix Control-M for more than two weeks. We submitted a request for enhancement. They told us that they are working on it, and they are thinking of expanding that to 30 days. We would like to see it expand to 90 days, but they are working on it. In Control-M, we were able to go back 180 days, but that was on-prem. The storage of that data was on our own servers. We know that storage is money, and we do not expect them to store that much of the data, but at least 30 to 60 days seem proper.

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Pros

"We can take something from crontab, something that's very nitty-gritty and low-level, and be able to put it into a nice interface, and be able to track it at every junction along the way, add alerting, interdependencies."

"It is the automation. Saving time and money is the key. We automate everything."

"The scalability is good because you can add on as many services and processes as you want."

"Our company uses it to connect different systems."

"The reason we went with Automic is very simple. We were using ESP, which was a Broadcom product. So, Automic happened to be a natural fit. It was a much easier transition from ESP to Automic. We had familiarity with the vendor and the product."

"An important feature is the ability to modify PeopleSoft Run Controls at run-time."

"The most valuable feature is the flexibility of the tool."

"It's very hard to transfer the feeling when you have a platform that came to handle infrastructure issues, but at the end of the day, they are making real changes and impacting our business level, which is amazing, because it's very uncommon. That's it, basicalSly."

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"I find the provisioning to be the most valuable."

"The automation helps in payment transactions through BHIM app. The BMC helps in smooth clearance of all payments without using MasterCard or Visa. The solution is ready to use, and there is no need for customization or resources. We can complete integration over cloud and on-premise, and even using mainframes. The automation are secure through BMC TrueSight Orchestration."

"The best thing about TrueSight is the user interface, which is intuitive and easy to use. It supports accessibility and exporting, so we can output to the format we require. We can use TrueSight to integrate nearly any other product. I can't think of another product that can match this functionality. We also have Microsoft Orchestrator, but it can't match BMC TrueSight Orchestration."

"The initial setup is easy. The deployment was done in an hour."

"We can implement compliance standards with the solution. You can also do patching so that the environment is compliant and secure from external threats and hacking. We can provision multiple systems with the help of predefined templates that the organization has forwarded us. The solution’s users can also integrate multiple products which can be either BMC or non-BMC. There are numerous possibilities that can be done with server automation"

"This solution is scalable."

"The product has a very good triggering mechanism."

"We particularly like the integration functionality of this solution. This product is open API, which means that it can be integrated with any solution from any other brand."

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"Control-M has improved our organization's functions by supporting high availability and integrating with CI/CD workflows."

"It helps us meet our service-level agreements. It is integrated into our CI/CD pipeline. It enhances our operational productivity."

"Self Service, BIM features are most valuable. As no need to login to EM client and check the job status."

"If a job fails, that development team is notified right away, which improves reliability. Previously, it was on the operators to notify the developers that their job failed, erred, or aborted. Now, it's all automated."

"In our bank, all new applications need to be implemented with Control-M. We try to look for the best way to establish communication between both products. One of the new features for us is Application Integrator. It is a very interesting feature because it lets us integrate with those applications that are not included in Control-M. By using Application Integrator, we can easily integrate new technologies. With the help of Application Integrator, we recently integrated with Blue Prism, which is a robotic product. We could integrate such processes into Control-M. Now, we are working with Ansible, and we are putting Ansible automated processes into Control-M."

"Most valuable feature would be the ability to detect and notify when a process has not completed successfully."

"Ability to handle files remotely through the advanced file transfer feature."

"In Helix Control-M, we have the automation API that allows us to customize and do integrations easily in any script, such as Java or Python. It is all integrated within the integration API."

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Cons

"The direction in which the UI is going is concerning to me. It does not offer the security context we would need to implement future versions. While I see benefit in the Web UI, the security it would lack in separating a user's experience from an administrator's experience is an issue for us. MFA functionality is required since we're dealing with connectivity to the POS and for PCI/SOX compliance."

"I'd like AI to be able to consider how to monitor volume based SLAs as opposed to time based SLAs."

"The forecast and long-term planning could be made a little better when you work with it in the future."

"There were many bugs in the last version. For example, we could only use capital letters for searching for agent names. Also, we had a problem with ONE Automation where we couldn't use the PGA and SGA in Oracle Databases for resolving RAM because the last version didn't have this capability."

"Recent changes in Broadcom's licensing model are making some customers reduce tasks or replace Automic Automation. This is something Broadcom should consider."

"The frustration that we have probably had in the past is where CA tools run for a period of time, then they get deprecated, and you have to build a new one."

"I would not recommend using Automic's technical support for complex problems."

"We occasionally encounter bugs when applying new agent versions, patches, or updates to Automic."

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"At present this solution is only available to be hosted on-premises, which can cause network issues when integration with cloud-based software is attempted."

"The architecture of this solution needs improvement, it is very complicated. It creates a lot of problems in our environment. Most of the time I am trying to find and solve the problem."

"Regarding scalability, the architecture does not allow you to add additional servers just able to use two application servers, so it's not scalable."

"BMC TrueSight Orchestration is difficult to understand. It's not very user-friendly."

"It would be helpful if TrueSight could log errors in a better format. I would also like to see more connector support. Let's say I have a third-party vendor that I need to integrate with Ansible. It would be helpful if BMC announced a specific connector for that. I've encountered situations where I need to work with scripts or find another way to integrate a particular product with TrueSight Orchestration. BMC already supports many products. For example, we have a connector for Ansible, but I think it needs to be improved some."

"The solution is not user-friendly."

"The solution should move to the cloud. Every application from the BMC is on the container and moving to the cloud. There is also a number of limitations for the smart reporting feature of the TrueSight server which is not working in sync. We did not get any satisfactory reply from BMC on that note. We are not able to do the real-time sync between HSA and non-HSA service reporting tools and the actual application tools."

"We are aiming for AI automation and look for support from BMC. The features are currently missing but we are hoping for some upgrade in this matter."

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"The Control-M API does not support SQL database-type jobs, where a job has been configured to use the SQL catalog to locate SSIS."

"The reporting functionality needs a lot of work. We have faced problems with different versions where we run the right report, but it gives us blank entries. Then, when we run the same report again, it gives the correct data."

"It has a slight issue with daylight savings time while advancing the clock in the Spring."

"Everybody's biggest gripe is the reporting capability option. It is a gripe because there is a lot of information in Control-M, but the solution doesn't have a good reporting tool to extract that information. Now, if you want all that information, you need to rely on another third-party BI tool to extract the information out of Control-M."

"Some of the features are not available. We were about to deploy the REST API, but we had some challenges. We had to use a third-party application. So, it should be improved in terms of integrating REST API jobs. That was something that was lacking. The customer was not that happy in terms of getting the desired output. So, we had to use a third-party application called Hangfire. We would like to have more videos on REST API integration, and we would like to have easy integration with the Control-M application through the REST API."

"The documentation could be improved, and I'd also like to see automatic upgrades."

"You need to pay for extra features if you need them."

"With earlier versions, the support was not accurate or delivered in a timely manner. What would happen is that I would be in production mode and I would have an issue and would want to get someone on a call to see what was happening. But they would always say, “Hey, provide the log first and then we'll review and we'll get back to you." I feel that when a customer asks about a production issue, they should jump onto the call to see what is going on, and then collect the logs."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are a lot of new features, but we do not use them because they are too expensive. The price point could be less."

"We have received a lot of time and cost efficiencies from using the product."

"The pricing is based on the number of servers and agents."

"Broadcom has recently changed its licensing model. I do not deal with pricing, but from what I heard from customers is that due to the increased pricing, some of them are thinking of reducing tasks in Automic to have fewer executions. Others are thinking of replacing Automic Automation."

"It has helped us reduce costs."

"There are different licensing fees for cases where high availability is important."

"Pricing is competitive compared to other major vendors."

"Before I joined this company, Automic had a contract with its parent company, and their pricing was very competitive. However, when we split into multiple businesses, the contract increased significantly, becoming an expensive tool."

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"Licensing is per lot, or per agent — one agent is one license."

"Regarding pricing, it comes with the package when you buy the server automation. But it's made depending on some agreements for companies, of which I don't know the clause."

"There is a huge cost saving with BMC TrueSight compared to other solutions."

"Licensing is available in different ways and depends on data being consumed by users and nodes being operated."

"The solution is not cheap, it comes with quite a hefty price tag. Control-M is the market leader, but we still want the price to be as friendly as possible."

"They are expensive. If we were a small company, it would be complicated because we have to have strong sales and operations to be able to afford a tool of this level. Being a large company, the cost-benefit is covered, but it is not within the level of cheap solutions."

"Its pricing is a little bit high. They could provide an enterprise-level license for an unlimited number of jobs. Currently, it is based on the number of jobs, and if you exceed the number of jobs, there are charges. For example, if your license is for 3,000 jobs per day, but you run 3,050 jobs, you will have to pay for the extra 50 jobs. They charge $120 per job. So, it is too costly."

"Pricing varies depending on which components and modules you are using."

"In our environment, pricing depends on the total number of maximum jobs that can run, which is fine. Therefore, if the number of jobs increases, then the licensing fees will increase."

"We have a license till 2024. We are good and satisfied with it."

"Pricing is generally affordable, though some features cost a bit more."

"we are more looking for a better cost/license/performance model because BMC, while we could say it's the best, is also the most expensive. That is what we are probably most annoyed with. We are paying something like €1,000,000 over three years for having 4,000 jobs running. That's expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

12%

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

20%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Automic Workload Automation?

It is easy to manage complex workloads and use electronic workflow automation.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Automic Workload Automation?

The pricing was client-wise, but they are changing it to execution-wise pricing. So, we are in negotiation.

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What needs improvement with Automic Workload Automation?

The support and knowledge of incident management could be enhanced. There have been unresolved issues persisting for ...

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What do you like most about BMC TrueSight Orchestration?

The automation helps in payment transactions through BHIM app. The BMC helps in smooth clearance of all payments with...

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What needs improvement with BMC TrueSight Orchestration?

We are aiming for AI automation and look for support from BMC. The features are currently missing but we are hoping f...

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What is your primary use case for BMC TrueSight Orchestration?

BMC TrueSight is majorly used for database backup and auto remediation for the networks. It is also used for server p...

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How does Control-M compare with AutoSys Workload Automation?

Control-M acts as a single, centralized interface for monitoring and managing all batch processes, which is helpful b...

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What do you like most about Control-M?

First of all, the shift from manual to automation has been valuable. We have a tool that can automate.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Control-M?

It depends. It's packaged in such a way that you can buy the base model without all of the fancy stuff. You can try a...

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Also Known As

Automic Dollar Universe

TrueSight Orchestration, Atrium Orchestrator

Control M

Overview

Automic Automation is employed for migration assistance, digital business automation, integration with platforms, ITIL process workflows, batch processing, disaster recovery, scheduling ERP batch jobs, and automation within finance and telecom sectors.

Businesses implement Automic Automation across on-premises and cloud infrastructures, supporting SAP, mainframes, host systems, and other environments. Valued for its versatility and out-of-the-box integration capabilities, it enhances automation efficiency and reduces operational costs. The platform is known for its robust object-oriented workflow, zero-downtime upgrades, CI/CD pipeline integration, and multi-client architecture. Enhanced stability, scalability, user-friendliness, and compliance are notable benefits.

What are the key features?

Versatile Scheduler: Manage complex schedules effortlessly.
Object-Oriented Workflow: Robust and flexible workflow management.
Zero-Downtime Upgrades: Continuous operation without interruptions.
CI/CD Integration: Seamless incorporation into development pipelines.
Multi-Client Architecture: Supports diverse and multiple client environments.
Unique Scripting Language: Enhances customizability and automation.
Predictive Analytics: Improved job execution and performance insights.
Intuitive GUI: Simplifies job and workflow management.

What benefits or ROI should be evaluated?

Enhanced Stability: Reliable operations across environments.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing business needs.
Reduced Operational Costs: Streamlined automation processes lower expenses.
Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to regulations and standards.

Automic Automation is widely used in finance and telecom industries, addressing unique challenges and demands. It integrates with Broadcom products and supports SAP environments, ensuring well-rounded automation and operational efficiency. While technical support and vendor assistance could improve, businesses find value in its scheduling, deployment options, and workflow visibility. The industry's capability to manage cloud systems and SaaS deployment helps in mitigating disaster recovery issues and facilitates smoother ITIL process workflows.

Broadcom

IT process automation can significantly lower the cost of IT delivery and reduce the risk associated with manual interactions. BMC Atrium Orchestrator automates common, repeatable tasks to improve quality of service across the board.

Move from reactive, manual handling of requests to a fully automated system
Deliver consistent task and automation workflow results
Automate data collection for audit compliance
Align with best practices
Free up IT resources

BMC

Control-M is used for enterprise workload automation, orchestrating finance, retail, healthcare, and supply chain processes. It handles batch job scheduling, managed file transfers, cloud integrations, and compliance auditing across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Organizations leverage Control-M to efficiently monitor and manage business-critical processes like payroll, HR, SAP, Informatica, and database tasks. It enhances visibility, security, and error resolution. Automating and optimizing workflows in data centers, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, Control-M supports diverse technological environments. The platform's robust capabilities make it suitable for effective centralized management of applications and data pipelines, ensuring enhanced collaboration and scalability.

What are Control-M's most important features?

Integration capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with various systems
Automation API: Facilitates automation through APIs
Managed File Transfer: Simplifies secure file transfers
GUI console: Intuitive graphical user interface
Role-based administration: Provides access control
Single-pane view: Centralized monitoring dashboard
Scheduling options: Flexible job scheduling
Workflow orchestration: Coordinates complex workflows
Reporting: Generates insightful reports
Monitoring: Tracks and manages tasks
Forecasting: Predicts future workloads
Self-service portal: Empowers users with self-service tools
Plugins: Extends functionality through additional plugins

What are the benefits or ROI of using Control-M?

Enhanced visibility: Centralized view of all processes
Ease of use: User-friendly interface
Error reduction: Minimizes manual errors
Improved collaboration: Facilitates teamwork
Scalability: Supports growth and scale
Support: Comprehensive customer support

Control-M is implemented in industries like finance to handle payroll and HR tasks, in retail for inventory management and supply chain processes, and in healthcare for compliance auditing and patient data processing. Organizations benefit from streamlined workflows and automated processes across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring efficient and secure operations.

BMC

Sample Customers

ING, Adidas, 84.51, ESB

Ameritas, Buckeye Partners, KNAB, Dex Media, News UK

CARFAX, Tampa General Hospital, Navistar, Amadeus, Raymond James, Railinc

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