Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline vs IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager comparison

Gigamon and IBM are both solutions in the Event Monitoring category. Gigamon is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.3, while IBM is ranked #14. Gigamon holds a 2.3% mindshare in EM, compared to IBM’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Gigamon users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager and Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline compete in business service management and network visibility markets, respectively. IBM Tivoli has an edge in pricing and support satisfaction, while Gigamon stands out with its extensive feature set, offering superior value.

Features: IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager focuses on business service monitoring, service correlation, and incident management. It is appreciated for its end-to-end visibility and integration with other Tivoli products. Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is distinguished by its network data aggregation and analysis capabilities, providing deep insights into network performance and security. Its superior data processing features contribute to operational insight.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager benefits from straightforward deployment through comprehensive suite integration, although complex configuration may need dedicated support. Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline offers flexible deployment with efficient scaling in dynamic networks and strong, responsive customer service. Its ease of integration with existing network infrastructures provides an advantage.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager is noted for cost-effectiveness, with competitive pricing and promising ROI due to its service management capabilities. Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline presents a higher initial investment but delivers significant ROI through enhanced network performance and reduced operational risks, making it a worthy investment.

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Categories and Ranking

Gigamon Deep Observability ...

Ranking in Event Monitoring

12th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (41st), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (34th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (43rd), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (32nd), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (25th), Network Packet Broker (NPB) (1st), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (16th)

IBM Tivoli Business Service...

Ranking in Event Monitoring

14th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Event Monitoring category, the mindshare of Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is 2.3%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager is 4.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Event Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline	2.3%
IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager	4.0%
Other	93.7%

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TuanNguyen13

Senior Relationship Banker at Joint stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of V

Experience boosts operational efficiency while performance sees room for improvement

I don't have specific information on whether it was purchased on the AWS marketplace or somewhere else. I am working with Dynatrace Operator. I am also working with Algosec, Alluvio, CrowdStrike, Firemon, Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, and other solutions. I think it's a good tool, and I am satisfied with it. We have not stored cloud workloads with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline yet; we are still on-premises. The technical support takes about one to two hours to respond, which is acceptable. I am satisfied with the scalability of the product. The interface is good.

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reviewer847356

IT Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Good technical support, and efficient for working with business data

We use this solution for working with data. The most valuable feature of this solution is the efficiency. This application should be made easier to use because it usually needs training and it is not easy to operate. We have been using this solution for fourteen years. The stability of this…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool's most valuable feature is the encryption feature. From a security perspective, the solution hasn't significantly strengthened our security posture. However, it has greatly improved performance by streamlining encryption processes and avoiding encryption at multiple layers. This has also simplified troubleshooting, as we can whitelist certain processes."

"The solution is straightforward to set up."

"The most valuable feature for improving network visibility with Gigamon is the packet filtering capability."

"It is a good product, it provides network visibility, which is important, Gigamon can bring some optimizations to my network, it is helpful for security inspection, and it makes my firewall work fast because my firewall doesn't have to do the inspection of the SSL connections, for example."

"The most valuable feature is NetFlow."

"We use Gigamon for network visibility."

"The Pipeline's Comprehensive Insights into data flows have helped improve operational efficiency and security."

"It offers straightforward integration."

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"TBSM is a rock, and our house would have crumbled without it."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the efficiency."

Cons

"It only inspects a specific kind of traffic."

"In terms of improvement, while the initial setup is not overly complicated, we did encounter a few issues."

"The security should be improved."

"Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs to improve its performance. I face issues with performance because we use SPAN, and the SPAN traffic is not good."

"The Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline should have a feature showing the traffic flow within its platform. Currently, customers have to use separate tools for monitoring, which is inconvenient. If it had its visibility feature, it would make monitoring easier and more complete without needing extra tools."

"They should increase the solution's cluster capacity."

"The security should be improved."

"The graphical user interface could be improved."

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"This application should be made easier to use because it usually needs training and it is not easy to operate."

"Yes, Event Storms and other less traumatic triggers the JVM to hang requiring recycles."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the solution as expensive, around an eight or nine out of ten. There are other competitive solutions available."

"The solution's price is reasonable."

"The solution is highly-priced."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Large Enterprise	5

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

The most valuable feature for improving network visibility with Gigamon is the packet filtering capability.

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What needs improvement with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs to improve its performance. I face issues with performance because we use SPAN, and the SPAN traffic is not good. They need to improve their performance.

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What is your primary use case for Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

I am working with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline and Firemon, and I have been working with it for a year.

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Also Known As

Gigamon, GigaSecure

Tivoli Business Service Manager, BSM

Overview

Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is a comprehensive network visibility solution that provides real-time insights into network traffic. It offers SSL inspection and mobile network monitoring for traffic monitoring purposes. The solution optimizes networks, aids in security inspection, and improves firewall performance. It is praised for its performance, power, straightforward integration, stability, and ease of initial setup.

With Gigamon, organizations can gain complete visibility into their network traffic, identify potential threats, and take proactive measures to prevent them. The solution is ideal for organizations of all sizes, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies.

Gigamon

IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager monitors business services and tracks them against business objectives and technology infrastructures. It shows the operational status of services using prebuilt reports, scorecards and dashboards for fast data analysis. Tivoli Business Service Manager helps you assess service levels throughout an organization for more effective service management.

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Sample Customers

Amica Insurance, College of William & Mary, Gamma, IntercontinentalExchange, OppenheimerFunds

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