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"Offers good reporting capabilities. Getting the right information is the key to understanding and improvements.""The solution is very flexible.""If a company needs to expand the solution, they are able to do so. It is quite scalable.""An inexpensive solution that is easy to set up and use without much support.""The solution is very good at integrating systems.""BMC Remedyforce is a good tracking service in general.""The interface and customization are the solution's most valuable features.""ITIL best practices and smart practices are efficient in calculating the performance of services provided."

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"Having a young talented programmer, during the six years of use, we were able to save around 75 000 EUR preparing simple modifications using customization rather than ordering them in IFS / Partner.""Individual user profiles that can be configured as templates to minimize data entry.""The most valuable features of IFS Applications in the latest version are the new user Arena interface. It's from Apps 9, but it brings more flexibility in usage, especially around different devices, such as mobile usage, which doesn't restrict you from using a computer. We are it for the HR side, and it's proving quite good. It has a new modern feel to it similar to a standard cloud application which enhances the user experience.""The best feature is the maintenance module, which is essentially an industry-specific workflow designed with a manufacturing module as per industry standards. It's very precise and specific without having complex functionalities. It's straightforward. Field Service Management is definitely a wonderful product that IFS has developed because it caters to field services. The energy and utility sectors can answer their business needs using the software.""Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.""There tends not to be a massive weakness in the product itself, as weaknesses can quickly be resolved in the next patch or the next release.""Some of the strengths are Enterprise Management Solutions and the series of Management solutions which is number one in Gartner's report and has been for the last five years.""The financial posting controls are quite handy. The user interface is really friendly, highly flexible, and pretty intuitive for end users."

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"They need to make it possible to more easily customize the user interface.""It's hard to find information about the solution online. We'll sometimes use the internet to look for technical answers, and we won't be able to find it.""More flexible ways to change the existing configuration would benefit existing customers.""​Improve the out-of-the-box ITIL compliance, which would be great for new customers.""The solution's technical support is in need of a lot of improvement.""My team finds the search options and the user interface to be really cumbersome.""The solution's business workforce should be much more capable of drag and drop functionality. The solution could be kind-of UI based rather than still being coding based. You still need an administrator profile, and you'll have to code things if you want to use the solution.""They need to include more high-end technology, different languages, the kinds of things not yet included in the product."

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"The solution needs to improve its documentation and user-friendliness.""Ability to place approval check-points in the custom workflow, so clients can decide what they want it.""I have seen that one of the areas that my company has identified for improvement might be the rental management capabilities within the solution.""Aspects of HR and payroll could be better.""There were initial difficulties when I started using the application.""The CRM was shaky and although this improves in Apps 10, there is room for improvement.""Some kind of bot assistance, some kind of artificial intelligence to help people solve the problems, would be interesting.""The user interface can be improved. When you're clicking through the screens, there are some icons or symbols that really need updating and would be more useful and noticeable if they are aesthetically pleasing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "BMC Remedyforce is extremely reasonable when talking about licensing costs."
  • "The cost may be higher, but it is backed up by the great product and superb customer service."
  • "Licensing should be reviewed and understood before making the purchase."
  • "My current company has a deal. I think the subscription per year is 20K dollars. Per year for the client is really nothing compared to other products and solutions."
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  • "It is better to buy implementation services from IFS than from partners"
  • "Licensing is on an annual basis, with no additional costs."
  • "Ask for all-inclusive pricing, as they are pretty flexible if you ask for custom models."
  • "Pricing is an area that could be improved. They could be more competitive."
  • "IFS Applications is expensive software, but it's on par with SAP and Oracle. It's for large enterprises and government entities and not for small and medium-sized enterprises. They have one licensing model, but if you want to have a module-specific license, they provide component-based licenses. Unlike SAP and Oracle, it doesn't have different levels of licensing. It's one level of licensing."
  • "There's an additional yearly cost for support."
  • "There are varying license levels that you can purchase."
  • "IFS Applications are competitive in terms of pricing compared to other vendors, such as SAP, Oracle, and Epicor. They are generally cheaper, especially for licensing costs."
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    Top Answer:Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.
    Top Answer:IFS Cloud Platform is not a cheap solution, and it is an extremely functional one. I consider it to be a well-priced solution compared to other mid-range or high-end ERP solutions. From a price… more »
    Top Answer:I think that with the latest version of the product in the cloud, the user experience is very good since it is highly configurable and very capable software. I have seen that one of the areas that my… more »
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    7th
    out of 59 in Help Desk Software
    Views
    704
    Comparisons
    455
    Reviews
    16
    Average Words per Review
    817
    Rating
    7.8
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    Also Known As
    Remedyforce
    IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud
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    Overview

    BMC Remedyforce, built on Salesforce App Cloud, enables you to deliver high-speed service management that empowers users and accelerates the business, with minimal capital investment.

    Built with speed and flexibility in mind

    • Comprehensive functionality:Incident, problem, change, service level management, self-service, discovery and asset management
    • Social, mobile, modern access: With the Salesforce 1 platform, solve incidents, submit approvals, and crowdsource information via Chatter or chat
    • Intuitive dashboards and reporting: Resolve 90% of IT issues on the first call; show key business metrics in real time
    • Configuration not customization: Deploy new technologies and services without coding or scripting, using existing Salesforce staff
    • No software or hardware to install or manage: Seamless upgrades twice a year with simple, value-based pricing


    IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers – at the Moment of Service​​​​​​​. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 4,500 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.

    Sample Customers
    Design Within Reach, Dex Media, DHHS, News UK, Pervasive Software, Mitchell International, Sysmex Corporation, Ameritas, Lumen 21
    Carlsberg, Pukka, Aston Martin, Sky, China Airlines, Cimcorp, Mini, Pepsi.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government9%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company46%
    Educational Organization15%
    Transportation Company8%
    Training & Coaching Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise31%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise67%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    BMC Remedyforce [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Help Desk Software with 15 reviews while IFS Cloud Platform is ranked 7th in Help Desk Software with 29 reviews. BMC Remedyforce [EOL] is rated 7.8, while IFS Cloud Platform is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of BMC Remedyforce [EOL] writes "A solid, reasonably-priced service management solution for small to mid-sized businesses". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IFS Cloud Platform writes "Robust, customizable, and modern". BMC Remedyforce [EOL] is most compared with , whereas IFS Cloud Platform is most compared with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and IBM Maximo.

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