Ivanti Neurons for ITSM vs OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) comparison

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We performed a comparison between Ivanti Neurons for ITSM and OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Ivanti Neurons for ITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Overall, the platform, in its abilities, is really powerful, especially now with AI as a part of hyper-automation.""The integrations are quite simple and clear.""It is relatively cost-effective compared to other options like ServiceNow. Additionally, it is highly stable.""The solution's installation depends on its customization. It is easy.""The solution is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface""HEAT Service Management is good for asset and service desk management. It is the focal point for this solution.""This is an excellent alternative to ServiceNow for smaller companies.""The solution's technical support is excellent. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."

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"It offers a range of tools for sales and configuration. It's like a business process improvement platform, suitable for various lines of business operations.""This is a cordless application that can be used throughout any organization.""The tool is very easy to use.""The most valuable features of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) are that it is user-friendly, easy to configure, and adaptable."

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Cons
"Ivanti Neurons for ITSM's support model is not very strong. You should buy professional services. Its self-service portal and survey are extremely lacking. You cannot customize it, and it doesn't look very good. The solution does not have a strong community.""Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is not a user-friendly tool when compared to ServiceNow.""The patching for non-Windows OSes such as Linux is poor.""I have had to open a few support tickets with the HEAT Service Management. They are very good but there are some areas that they could improve on.""We'd like more integration with solutions like SolarWinds.""Sometimes I can't get the reports that I want until I go to the manager. They need to put more into the new reports. The standard reports are great, but there do not communicate as much.""Perhaps one area that could see enhancement is at the hardware level, particularly regarding endpoint control.""Support needs improvement in terms of responsiveness and timeliness."

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"The solution lacks sufficient documentation.""The product's connectivity with third-party products is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The initial setup of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is complicated, but once it is set up the configuration is straightforward to adapt to the users' or customers' needs.""The contract management feature can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "If you want to add more users who can handle support there will be additional fees. What we call our extensions, we need to pay more for. They tell us that we need to acquire more licenses or something like that. I think it's very expensive, because in terms the pula, our local currency, it's about 20,000 per license for each user. It is an annual fee."
  • "I came to know from my team members that my company used to operate ServiceNow but shifted to Ivanti Neurons for ITSM due to its low licensing prices."
  • "The product is affordable for small businesses."
  • "The price is on the higher side. The support is included in the standard licensing fees."
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  • "The cost of the license for SMAX varies depending on the configuration, including the number of seats for users and the customer's specific requirements. It's not a fixed cost and can vary."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I like Cloud Neurons. Since it's a cloud version, it's much easier to enhance productivity because it collects all the information automatically.
    Top Answer:The price is on the higher side. The support is included in the standard licensing fees.
    Top Answer:For our region, there is room for improvement in price. So, maybe if Ivanti can bundle all the features together. Like, have one console instead of separate ones for different features. The customer… more »
    Top Answer:In my company, our customers need OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) for service management, which may either be for ESM or ITSM.
    Top Answer:The product is difficult to maintain, especially when moving from the previous version to the latest version. I suggest that OpenText needs a person with very good experience to take care of the… more »
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    Also Known As
    HEAT Service Management
    Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
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    Overview

    Automate workflows, eliminating costly manual processes, while making your business more efficient, compliant and secure. Whether you’re looking for an IT helpdesk/support ticket solution or need to perform more advanced ITIL service management processes, Ivanti Neurons for ITSM can easily scale and adapt to meet your specific business needs.

    OpenText™ SMAX is a SaaS-based solution that delivers a smart approach to IT and enterprise service management with built-in analytics, codeless configurations, and private generative AI chatbots.

    OpenText SMAX delivers a smart approach to service management, with full capabilities for IT service management (ITSM), IT asset management (ITAM), and enterprise service management (ESM). Empower users to self-resolve common requests with private generative AI chatbots that offer human-like responses. Give your team what they need—ITIL best-practice templates, codeless configurations, and built-in AI and analytics for automating workflows, improving processes, and solving issues. With SaaS deployment, SMAX eliminates the hassle of installation, maintenance, and upgrade. What’s more, SMAX offers flexible and affordable licensing that adapts to your business needs and saves you money.

    SMAX has a flexible and transparent pricing model that lets you change license allocations or add capabilities without costly surprises. Pricing starts at $79 per agent per month for a full range of processes and features that include a service portal, mobile app, AI, analytics, federated CMDB, ITSM, ESM, discovery, and orchestration. Visit the OpenText ITSM SaaS pricing page for details.

    Sample Customers
    AFS Group, Auckland Airport, Baylor University, County of Maui, Dis-Chem Pharmacies, Elia, Essentia Health, Government Research Laboratory, Groupe Webhelp, HSBC Africa, Midwestern University
    Zurich Airport, Envirosuite, Norsk Helsenett, Achmea, University of Milan, World Vision, Petroleum Development Oman, Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT).
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company29%
    Retailer29%
    Educational Organization14%
    Government14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government19%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Healthcare Company10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business53%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise68%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise66%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ivanti Neurons for ITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Ivanti Neurons for ITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,886 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is ranked 10th in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 14 reviews while OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is ranked 19th in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 4 reviews. Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is rated 8.2, while OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ivanti Neurons for ITSM writes "The solution comes with a host of features for hyper-automation". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) writes "Offers a range of tools for sales and configuration that can be used in banks and telecom companies". Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, BMC Helix ITSM and Cherwell Service Management, whereas OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is most compared with JIRA Service Management, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, OpenText Service Manager and Clarity SM. See our Ivanti Neurons for ITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) report.

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