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We performed a comparison between BiZZdesign HoriZZon and iServer based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Architecture Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"One of the main advantages of this solution is that they have representation in the Open Group Forum, which means that any changes in ArchiMate are immediately implemented in BiZZdesign.""The powerful editing function in teamwork project-based, common or shared modeling, based on a powerful repository and knowledge sharing in a portal are the most valuable features. These are the most important features for me. I can add the integration of individual modeling notations like Archimate plus BPMN and DMN, and so on. We travel from one location to another and the tool allows us to keep track.""I like the flexibility of the modeling part for standards like ArchiMate and, at the same time, BPMN. It allows us to connect elements from different areas and to have a single repository and a single source of truth. It gives us one place to do analysis throughout the organization.""The initial setup of this solution was very straightforward.""It is very easy to use. I can just click on an application component and find out if we are using this particular component. This provides us flexibility.""BiZZdesign HoriZZon is scalable, and I'd give it an eight out of ten for scalability. Our customers are enterprise level companies, but the solution is suitable for small and mid-sized companies as well.""The enterprise studio where the modelling happens is valuable.""The feature I find most valuable is that the start times and loading times are short. It takes only a few seconds to load the repository and whenever I want to open diagrams, they are there almost immediately."

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"The solution has wide use within Microsoft products. The integration with Microsoft products, and, in particular, Microsoft Office, is great.""We like the governance.""iServer has valuable features for workflow and document management.""The solution is easily modified to suit your needs.""It has helped having data lineage in the business cluster, which is used as control artifacts.""The most valuable features of iServer are the integration with Microsoft Office and the interface is similar to Microsoft applications making them easy to use.""iServer is a solution that helps catalog enterprise architect solutions and catalog information.""This is a flexible tool compared to some other solutions."

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"There could be simpler modelling.""In HoriZZon, there are different matrices. In some of the cases, there is an option to aggregate them, but in other cases, we have not done this, e.g., to see the proper costs. For example, if I have 10 different matrices, then I need to create an aggregate view out of those 10 matrices somewhere. That is where we have been struggling a bit. We have a counterpart from the HoriZZon product team with whom we have bi-weekly discussions. We have suggested to him that this can be improved.""Scalability is a bit of a problem for BiZZdesign. There is always a possibility it will failover.""It lacks capabilities with regard to infrastructure modeling.""This tool is something of a beast - it takes a long time to learn, and it isn't possible for casual users and most architects. Unless a person spends 500 or 1,000 hours on the tool or does very concentrated sessions using all its functionalities, it's very difficult to master.""It should be more open to integrating with other existing tools. Although there has been progress in the past.""There is room for improvement in making it more seamless between the modeling and the analysis pieces. Sometimes you have to do some work in the backend to ensure that the HoriZZon portal really gets all of the information the way you want it. They are working on the seamlessness between what they call Enterprise Studio and HoriZZon.""The users of BiZZdesign should be able to enter their data or make modeling changes via HoriZZon."

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"Cannot see which activities are control activities.""The one issue is that if you want to import predefined work, you need to put the licensing model in. So if you wanted to import work that was done before, you then need to buy a separate product for that.""The migration tool needs to be included in the main package, and not as a separate license.""The performance is slow, which is something that should be improved.""It runs relatively slowly.""The modelling needs improvement, specifically forecasting capabilities and scenarios.""Requirements management needs to be improved.""There are other solutions out there that have a better user interface."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "[The] Orbus... pricing model was based on every single functionality having a price. The pricing was comparable but if we wanted to scale, it would have ended up being a lot more expensive. BiZZdesign gave us one price with all of the functionality, and we could scale as much as we needed."
  • "I haven't found any issues with the scalability and licensing parts that are access-related."
  • "First and foremost within the scope of improvement for the solution would be the cost. It's very costly..."
  • "The pricing model is slightly on the high side and could be more competitive for long-term partnerships."
  • "The price is reasonable."
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  • "Aim for the exact number of people who shall define/review approve and view the processes, as it will impact the cost."
  • "It's about 13K to set up and 9K for the license for three months. I think it's about 20K a year, but we haven't firmed up on pricing yet because the price depends on how long we commit to the solution."
  • "The price of iServer is reasonable compared to other solutions."
  • "They offer annual subscriptions for developing countries, which are not affordable for small or medium businesses."
  • "The product has a moderate pricing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of BiZZdesign HoriZZon, from my experience, include its out-of-the-box connectors, such as integration with ServiceNow, Excel, and SQL databases, making data repository… more »
    Top Answer:One area where BiZZdesign HoriZZon could use some improvement is in its REST APIs. While the platform offers REST APIs, they have limitations when it comes to retrieving and exporting data. Obtaining… more »
    Top Answer:We primarily use BiZZdesign to get a clear overview of our enterprise architecture, especially when dealing with multiple departments. It helps us centralize data, acting as our central source of… more »
    Top Answer:iServer has valuable features for workflow and document management.
    Top Answer:They haven't introduced new features for the product's on-premise version since 2021, similar to the SaaS version. There could be features for process mining, process simulation, and analytics.
    Top Answer:We use the product for various critical functions within our environment, particularly in a government entity, where it assists in governance, workflow management, and generating reports and live… more »
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    Overview

    Make smarter decisions and optimize outcomes by unifying all your strategy, capabilities, operating models and change portfolios in a single platform.

    With all the data about your business in one place you can see the big picture and make properly informed strategic decisions to drive growth. Bizzdesign Horizzon brings together strategy, IT architecture, operating models, data, capabilities, change portfolios and ideas into a single, intuitive collaborative business design platform. Real-time visibility of key metrics and trends allows you to take action more quickly. Accelerating the speed and accuracy of your operations now – and into the future.

    Core Platform Capabilities:

    • Multi-discipline collaboration
    • Data Integration
    • Advanced analytics
    • Models and Roadmaps
    • Governance & Security
    • Business Insight Graph

    iServer is a unified software platform and enterprise modeling environment that extends and enhances the familiar, market leading Microsoft Visio and Office products. Core capabilities provided by iServer include an enhanced Microsoft Visio diagramming interface, a powerful central repository for all enterprise architecture or business process models and documentation, and a range of tools for visualization, analysis and decision making.

    Sample Customers
    T-Mobile, Shell, HSBC, Erasmus University, VIVAT Insurance
    Barclays, Cathay Pacific, Deloitte, British Gas, MasterCard
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization32%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    University10%
    Maritime Company10%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization34%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise47%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise50%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise48%
    Buyer's Guide
    BiZZdesign HoriZZon vs. iServer
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BiZZdesign HoriZZon vs. iServer and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    BiZZdesign HoriZZon is ranked 7th in Enterprise Architecture Management with 14 reviews while iServer is ranked 6th in Enterprise Architecture Management with 15 reviews. BiZZdesign HoriZZon is rated 7.4, while iServer is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of BiZZdesign HoriZZon writes "Easy to read, use, and get started with". On the other hand, the top reviewer of iServer writes "Enables flexible parameters for any process model and has a valuable document management feature ". BiZZdesign HoriZZon is most compared with ARIS BPA, LeanIX, Visio, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and Avolution ABACUS, whereas iServer is most compared with LeanIX, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, Visio, ARIS BPA and Alfabet Enterprise Architecture Management. See our BiZZdesign HoriZZon vs. iServer report.

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