IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

The compared IBM and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #23 in IAM , and holds a 1.5% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #5 in SM , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

IT Asset Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT	1.5%
ServiceNow	12.9%
Freshservice	5.5%
Other	80.1%

IT Asset Management

Server Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Configuration Manager	4.2%
Zabbix	9.8%
Nagios XI	6.0%
Other	80.0%

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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HarshalDeore

Solutions Architect at Parseq

A user-friendly solution that has a good user interface, but its technical support is not good enough

Around 20 to 25 staff members are needed to deploy and maintain the solution, including two managers, one architect, and other implementers. IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT does not adopt the latest technology. The solution can be integrated with our existing IT environment through some web services and connectors. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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Narendar S

Senior System Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Centralized endpoint control has streamlined deployments and improved security compliance

In my experience, the best features of Microsoft Configuration Manager are software deployments and updates, OSD, hardware and software inventory, compliance and configuration baseline, reporting and monitoring, and integration with Intune hybrid management. These features make endpoint management efficient and scalable. The feature I rely on the most day-to-day is software deployment and patch management. It keeps endpoints updated and secure with minimal manual effort. Inventory and compliance monitoring are also important, but daily deployments are critical. Microsoft Configuration Manager has had a significant positive impact on our organization in several ways: improved efficiency, enhanced security and compliance, standardization, scalability, and visibility reporting. Overall, Microsoft Configuration Manager has helped us save time, reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and maintain strong control over our endpoints. One of the biggest impacts Microsoft Configuration Manager has had on efficiency is the reduced manual work for software deployment and patching. For example, deploying a new application or security updates to hundreds or thousands of devices previously required several days of manual effort, including running scripts, checking devices individually, and validating installation. With Microsoft Configuration Manager, these tasks are automated and managed, allowing deployments to complete in hours rather than days. We also have automated reporting for deployment success and compliance which saved the IT team significant time that used to be spent gathering and reconciling inventory data from multiple tools.

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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

"Even as we were getting into RPA for the first time, I found it easy to understand this tool."

"In Automation Anywhere, I appreciate the main UIs very much; they are very intuitive."

"Most of the features are valuable."

"Comparing to other products in the market, we are getting all the features in hundred percent quality with what the objective needs to be met by other products, and that is also delivered in Automation Anywhere."

"The ease of use for the end user and the very low complexity in trying to build a bot are the big factors for us. We are able to work on a project, identify a use case, come up with a design spec, and execute and build a bot within a span of six to eight weeks. In nine to ten weeks, we are able to go live, which reduced complexity. Once we go live, the user interface and the user experience are extremely good."

"With Discovery Bot, we can even have our business people enabled with process finding and do an evaluation on whether it can be converted into an opportunity."

"The application replaced about three employees for the OFAC verification processes, thus eliminating the need to hire more people for those tasks."

"The vision and the journey Automation Anywhere is on is phenomenal."

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"IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is a user-friendly solution that has a good user interface."

"The patch management is great."

"This solution captures all the devices in our infrastructure."

"The product is very stable compared to older versions."

"The dashboards have information about our assets."

"In general, I would recommend the solution to other organizations and companies."

"Software deployment and WSUS are most valuable."

"It has the ability to perform mass distribution."

"Microsoft Configuration Manager helps with patch management."

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Cons

"In the 10.7 version, the back-end port for the MetaBot password has looping. This has been a type of limitation."

"However, when it comes to the agentic capabilities, there is still a gap where I need to figure out how the token consumption is happening and how my agents are talking with other agents."

"We face issues with Excel file creation. I’m trying to create a file in Excel .xls, it is getting corrupted."

"In the next release, I think it has to be more compatible when deployed with the Citrix environment."

"Automation Anywhere should improve its OCR command, as it's my observation that I have faced data loss or improper data being extracted."

"Having some more pre-mapping and pre-setup analysis of what you're going to be doing with it would be helpful."

"Currently, there are some vulnerabilities in security that need attention in Automation Anywhere."

"It would be great if they could do more third-party Salesforce integrations into the RPA side, which would be helpful."

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"The solution’s initial setup is complex and technical support is not good enough."

"The analysis is something that can be integrated. Their report analysis can be improved a little bit due to the fact that most of the time complaints policies are saved by the admins. It's something that we need to look into and search for."

"Troubleshooting in general needs improvement. There's just a ton of logs to go through, and so finding the error log that corresponds with that you're doing can sometimes be difficult."

"Management of Linux devices could be improved."

"Some of the capabilities aren't fully developed yet. It's an ongoing work in progress. I think they are making some steps in the right direction as far as managing workstations centrally, like Intune."

"This solution needs to be supported on all Operating systems."

"Servers are still not getting it properly, so we could add the servers in Microsoft Configuration Manager for things such as OS deployment and Autopilot as well."

"The assets have reached their end-of-life, and patching them is a complex and laborious task. It would be highly advantageous if there were an integrated solution that provided distinct options for each end-of-life asset, streamlining the process and facilitating comprehension."

"The solution is crowded with information."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the cost an eight out of ten, with ten being the highest cost."

"The enterprise version is expensive for small businesses and individual users."

"It is expensive. I would rate Automation Anywhere an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."

"While calculating the setup cost you should account for the server, virtual machines, product licenses, maintenance costs, and running costs."

"The product starts at $10,000 and then it's up to you regarding how much you can consume."

"The control room access gives the ability to create different roles, which helps when purchasing additional licensing."

"It costs up to $1,200 per license."

"They all are very competitive today. At the end of the day, it boils down to the negotiations that happen and what type of partner you are."

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"IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is an expensive solution."

"The price is competitive and reasonable."

"The price could be better."

"Its price is okay because it is part of our licensing."

"There is an annual license needed to use the solution."

"Presently, I am using a free trial version."

"Along with buying a license for MECM, we also have to buy a service called CMG (Cloud Management Gateway) which is a virtual machine in the cloud with which you can link your MECM to the Azure tenant so as to manage teleworkers."

"Pricing and licensing are horrible. You have to not look at dollar value to use SCCM. It's super-duper expensive but it works. The acquisition cost is expensive, it's labor-intensive. But it works."

"The licensing is good because they have various options, depending on what you are looking for."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	81
Large Enterprise	558

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	69

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It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

Tivoli Asset Management for IT

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM ), Microsoft SMS

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Automation Anywhere

IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is a comprehensive asset management tool tailored for IT environments. It helps organizations manage their IT assets effectively, optimizing lifecycle management and ensuring better resource utilization.

Tivoli Asset Management for IT integrates seamlessly into IT environments, offering a robust platform for tracking, managing, and optimizing IT assets. Utilizing advanced features, it provides detailed insights that support strategic decision-making, enhances operational efficiency, and reduces risks. Known for its ability to manage complex asset inventories, it aids in cost reduction and productivity improvement. Enterprises can rely on its flexibility to align asset management strategies with business objectives.

What are the most important features of Tivoli Asset Management for IT?

IT Asset Tracking: Efficiently tracks and manages all IT assets within an organization.
Lifecycle Management: Optimizes the lifecycle of assets from procurement to retirement.
Compliance Management: Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Cost Management: Provides tools for cost tracking and financial analysis of assets.

What benefits or ROI should users expect from IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT?

Improved Asset Utilization: Enhances the usage and performance of IT assets.
Cost Savings: Reduces unnecessary expenses and improves financial management.
Risk Reduction: Minimizes risks associated with asset management and compliance.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines processes and boosts overall productivity.

IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is widely implemented across industries like healthcare, banking, and manufacturing. In healthcare, it streamlines the management of medical devices and IT systems, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. In banking, it optimizes asset portfolios to enhance security and performance. Manufacturing firms use it to maintain equipment availability and ensure cost-effective operations.

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Microsoft Configuration Manager streamlines IT management with features such as software deployment, patch management, and automation, centralizing operations for Windows environments. Integration with Microsoft products allows efficient oversight of workstations and servers.

Microsoft Configuration Manager provides comprehensive IT management, offering software deployment, patch management, and application pushing. Automation reduces manual tasks, ensuring consistency across systems. Centralized management enables standardized OS deployments, application updates, and configuration integrity. Integration with Microsoft products facilitates seamless operations, while hardware and software inventory, compliance reporting, and remote control functions enhance IT management. Users seek improvements in application deployment for those without deep scripting knowledge and desire better WSUS control, PowerShell and Intune integration, Linux compatibility, and user interface enhancements. Performance improvements are requested for remote user management and third-party application support.

What features enhance Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Software Deployment: Efficiently distribute software across large networks.
Patch Management: Automate and streamline update processes for security and functionality.
Automation Capabilities: Reduce manual effort and enhance consistency in IT tasks.
Centralized Management: Standardize OS deployments and application updates.
Integration with Microsoft Products: Seamless operation with existing Microsoft infrastructure.
Hardware and Software Inventory: Comprehensive tracking for assets and resources.
Compliance Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Remote Control Functions: Enhance support and troubleshooting capabilities.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Decreased Manual Work: Automation reduces time spent on repetitive tasks.
Enhanced Security: Automated patch management keeps systems secure.
Consistent Configurations: Centralized updates ensure uniformity across systems.
Improved Integration: Seamless operation within Microsoft ecosystems boosts productivity.
Comprehensive Oversight: Detailed inventory and reporting tools aid in strategic planning.
Streamlined Support: Remote capabilities improve IT support and user satisfaction.

Microsoft Configuration Manager is widely implemented in organizations to manage Windows workstations and servers. It is essential for deploying operating systems and applications, managing software updates, and conducting hardware and software inventories. The tool is crucial for endpoint and configuration management, ensuring compliance, and automating processes like patching and vulnerability management. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and education rely on Microsoft Configuration Manager to keep systems secure and operational, adapting it to address their specific needs and challenges in maintaining diversified IT environments.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Migros Zurich, Tyr_ns AB, Port Otago Limited, BTC, Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., AIG, Swedish Match, DTE Energy

Bank Alfalah Ltd., Wªrth Handelsges.m.b.H, Dimension Data, Japan Business Systems, St. Lucie County Public Schools, MISC Berhad

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