Tungsten RPA vs ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe comparison

The compared Information Builders and Tungsten Automation solutions aren't in the same category. Information Builders is ranked #61 in DI , and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. Tungsten Automation is ranked #10 in RPA , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Information Builders users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Tungsten Automation users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Tungsten RPA and ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

ibi Open Data Hub for Mainf...

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (61st)

Tungsten RPA

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (10th)

Mindshare comparison

ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe and Tungsten RPA aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Tungsten RPA, on the other hand, focuses on Robotic Process Automation (RPA), holds 2.0% mindshare, up 1.7% since last year.

Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe	0.7%
SSIS	3.6%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)	3.6%
Other	92.1%

Data Integration

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tungsten RPA	2.0%
UiPath Platform	12.5%
Microsoft Power Automate	10.3%
Other	75.2%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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it_user3876

Database Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees

Provides High Reliability and Data Security

• Data in the datahub refreshes nightly. As the data only refreshes once every day, it is necessary to have to wait for any changes to thesource systems to become available.The daily refresh can be extremely useful for reconciling data. • DataHub only displays details of current members of the Organization. So it has much limited data available for generation of dynamic reports. • DataHub is volatile. The records are completely re-loaded each day. It puts burden on the system. • There are very few summary tables available due to storage of data in a detailed format. • The detailed information is not stored in the DataHub. It is stored in the relevant source system. Only commonly required data is stored within the DataHub.

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Mahmoud Alyabroudi

Solutions Architect at DEWA

A n automation solution with OCR and scanner

Tungsten RPA features enhanced desktop automation capabilities, improved Active Directory integration, and upgraded recorder functionality. These updates will be available in the upcoming release. Firstly, The first level of support needs enhancement. When you open a ticket with Tungsten, they inquire about various aspects of the issue. The initial support level should involve conducting a Webex meeting to address and assess the reported issues within the environment directly. This would involve thoroughly checking the issues and logs, among other relevant factors. It may require a minor configuration adjustment that could be resolved promptly during the session. There are several challenges associated with Tungsten RPA. Firstly, there is often a perception issue among employees who may believe that RPA is intended to replace their jobs rather than enhance efficiency. This misconception can hinder the adoption of RPA solutions in the workplace, as employees may resist the implementation of automation technologies. Secondly, there have been challenges related to integrating Tungsten RPA with applications built on Java. Many issues have been addressed and resolved in V11.3, thus improving the compatibility of Tungsten RPA with Java-based applications and major challenges.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"All staff members and users can request an account which can be accessed from all PCs on the company’s network."

"The best part of Kofax is that they have a whole concept. It's one product, but also has extra elements that can be integrated."

"The most valuable features are workflow and process automation."

"The best part of Kofax is that they have a whole concept; it's one product, but also has extra elements that can be integrated, and if you take the whole package with the extra products you can digitize it using RPA and also by using the other products they provide."

"The most valuable feature is the robotic process."

"The solution is excellent for consulting websites, helping us send information, download the solution, and allow clients to upload files, with very fast and easy configuration, good pricing, and a very stable and scalable product supported by helpful technical support."

"Kofax handles UIs via the browser well. If it's not possible, they have other features like modeling screen scrapes, etc."

"The product provided all the security controls that we asked them."

"If you don't have a computer science background, you can easily use Tungsten RPA because this is a low-code platform and it is easier than other RPA tools."

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Cons

"DataHub is volatile; the records are completely re-loaded each day, which puts a burden on the system."

"The solution needs to be scalable."

"We are on version 10.6, and the current version seems to be 11. Kofax is cycling the capabilities of the product very quickly."

"This product has room for improvement in support of aviation. The interface could be improved in the next release."

"Unless it's necessary to interact with or extract information from complex documents, I would recommend choosing a different solution than Kofax RPA."

"For additional features, I'd like to see a recording function and a more simple interface."

"Its documentation is not widely available on the web. When there is a problem, the channels through which I can get a solution are limited."

"The product needs more AI capabilities."

"The negative side is that UiPath has a really large community on the RPA side, and Tungsten RPA doesn't have any community for the developer side, which is a red flag for us and for customers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I give the price of the solution a six out of ten."

"Price is not a problem, because they are a competitor and we have a special rate."

"There is a standard license needed to use Kofax RPA and the price is reasonable."

"I don't have complete insight at this point in time, but I would guess that Kofax is a lot less expensive than Automation Anywhere. I would expect its license to be on a yearly basis."

"Kofax RPA is moderately priced but expensive in comparison to UiPath and Power Automate."

"The cost depends on the number of licenses and the number of RPAs."

"Kofax RPA's licensing costs are yearly and expensive."

"Kofax's prices are pretty reasonable."

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Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	18

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kofax RPA?

I am not a user of Tungsten RPA; I sell this product for our company.

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What needs improvement with Kofax RPA?

The negative side is that UiPath has a really large community on the RPA side, and Tungsten RPA doesn't have any community for the developer side, which is a red flag for us and for customers.

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What is your primary use case for Kofax RPA?

Tungsten RPA reduces manual work, especially in financial services and HR solutions.

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Also Known As

iWay Data Hub, Data Hub, Information Builders Data Hub

Kofax RPA, Kofax Kapow, Kapow

Overview

The ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe offers streamlined access to mainframe data directly within chosen BI tools, simplifying a traditionally cumbersome process. It enables real-time analysis of mainframe data, eliminating delays associated with data warehouse updates. Compatible with various BI tools like Tableau and Power BI, it ensures flexibility in software selection. Security protocols maintain data integrity, and features ensure data availability and reliability. Key benefits include improved data availability, simplified retrieval processes, enhanced analytics capabilities, and modernization without data migration.

Information Builders

Tungsten RPA offers an efficient solution for streamlining business processes through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which utilizes software "bots" to automate tasks like data entry and form filling. With Tungsten RPA, organizations can enjoy increased efficiency as repetitive tasks are automated, freeing up human resources for more strategic work. Moreover, the software ensures improved accuracy by performing tasks consistently and error-free, leading to reduced costs and enhanced compliance with regulations. Key features include a low-code design environment for easy workflow creation, intelligent document processing for handling unstructured data, automated process discovery, and flexible deployment options suitable for on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Tungsten RPA presents a comprehensive solution for optimizing operational efficiency and driving business success through automation.

Tungsten Automation

Sample Customers

Ford Motor Company, City of Erlanger, Kentucky Police Dept., Helzberg Diamond Inc.

Aetna, BNP Paribas, Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, ING, Aviva, Humana, Willis, Merck, University Hospitals, CardinalHealth, American Red Cross, Alegri, Capita

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