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We performed a comparison between Clarity SM and IBM Maximo based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"There is a lot of flexibility in the system. There has not yet been a case where we've had people come to us and say, "Hey, can you guys do this?" and we can't. Some of it is obviously a little bit more complicated at times, but the flexibility in the system provides a lot.""Solution is scalable. It does work. We can modify it up better to make it the way we want it to work. We have implemented it for larger and smaller companies.""Clarity is flexible to implement and integrate. It gives the developer or consultant a broad space to work and customize based on what the customers want.""We are benefiting by being able to put time to what our technicians are doing.""The tool itself is valuable as a result of all its features combined. Therefore, I have found that there is no feature more valuable than another.""XFlow (Temperature) and Service Point together provided an extremely user-friendly and collaborative experience to the point of making it easy for all users of the product, whether end-users or analysts.""The new xFlow interface that was introduced for Level 1 analysts really helps the them to achieve the best and fastest result for their users/customers.""The most valuable fractures of Clarity SM are its ease of use and security. I have been highly satisfied. We've been able to integrate it with email and an SMS gateway for the purposes of notifications. That works very well."

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"Has a powerful audit combination that helps achieve high accuracy.""Reliable, very configurable, and it's all integrated in the same database.""We were able to scale perfectly.​""IBM Maximo is a very strong and powerful tool in the market…Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""It is configurable, where you can add extra fields to screens and to the database.""I have found Work Order management the most valuable feature. Additionally, it is a very robust and powerful solution.""The most valuable feature is the ability to correct maintenance.""Work order management and scalability enables the businesses' needs to be met."

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Cons
"We talk a lot about the idea that Service Desk Manager should be more "service" oriented, not just ticket oriented.""The CA products integrate well together but I would like to see better integration with third-party solutions.""Right now, you have to create the Scoreboards individually for roles or users. If they could separate that functionality, and create the scoreboards separately, and then just link scoreboards to roles and users - that way you could reuse the same ones - that would be a huge benefit. I know, because they're a nightmare to manage at times.""They need to improve the High Availability, and the native integration between CA Service Desk Manager, CA Process Automation, CA Service Catalog and CA Unified Self-Service.""The interface is pretty straightforward, but I think for some end-users a little more simplified user interface would help.""​We would like to see them revamp, or rework, a lot of their configuration management database structures. We hear that is on the horizon.""When I am reviewing an incident, sometimes there is too much information on the same screen and it is difficult to discern what is of value.""If I had to choose, it would be more around the user interface than the mobile experience."

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"The initial setup was complex, because it is a complex product.""Areas for improvement include: an enhanced Service Catalog on Mobile; Agent intelligence; better dashboards for KPIs.""It needs full-service visibility. There are a lot of things that are hard for users to find out. For example, the Service Catalog is not too friendly. You really have to know what you're looking for.""​Maximo is a big system, so the initial setup is complex.""The latest version is slow due to the power it requires.""The interface is not very easy or user-friendly and is in need of improvement.""Coding can be complex when customization is required.""Revision management of file attachments."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I don't see anyone other than large companies being able to afford this system."
  • "It is a bit expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. It is worth it!"
  • "Pricing is simple, as it’s per concurrent analysts."
  • "I think pricing of this model is suitable for growing corporations."
  • "Clarity offers a perpetual license. Customers purchase the license once and then pay for maintenance. CA provides a subscription model as well. Both models are available for our customers."
  • "There is a subscripted needed to use Clarity SM. The price of the solution could be less expensive. ServiceNow is less expensive and BMC Helix is priced similar to Clarity SM."
  • "The pricing is based on a subscription model."
  • "The solution is quite reasonable compared to other solutions in the market."
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  • "You pay for what you get. There are lots of options depending on how you would like to implement Maximo."
  • "The concurrent user license is much more effective in management and cost-wise, as it is more suitable for maintenance management."
  • "Where available, concurrent licenses can be more cost efficient and provide more flexibility."
  • "Explore the possibility of using DB2. You will avoid the cost of SQL Server or Oracle licenses."
  • "​Explore internal processes in order to evaluate the correct number of users in each Maximo module, then evaluate the different offers of pricing and licensing.​"
  • "I do not know about the price of the solution. However, this has been an expensive project overall."
  • "IBM Maximo offers a licensing application, and you have to comply with the license."
  • "IBM has changed the licensing policy. As I understand now, they are going from a complex way of licensing to a more simple way of licensing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is the most stable product in the market.
    Top Answer:The solution is quite reasonable compared to other solutions in the market.
    Top Answer:They should enhance the service desk manager's service point function to be more customizable. Presently, there are so many limitations in this particular UI. Thus, similar to the existing UI, they… more »
    Top Answer:It can be particularly useful for power line operations, enabling linemen in the field to gather information and send it across the country as well as different parts of the world.
    Top Answer:Though I liked it a lot, I think it was lagging a lot. It was very slow due to the lagging issues. So that was kind of frustrating, considering how slow it was while functioning. The aforementioned… more »
    Top Answer:It can be particularly useful for power line operations, enabling linemen in the field to gather information and send it across the country as well as different parts of the world. With IBM Maximo, we… more »
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    Also Known As
    CA Service Desk Manager, Clarity Service Management, CA Service Management, Unicenter Service Desk, CA SDM, CA Service Catalog, CA Business Service Insight
    Maximo
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    Overview

    Service desk capabilities, an integral part of the CA Service Management solution, can enable you to deliver efficiencies in IT service management to business consumers, power users and decision makers. Mobility and collaborative self-service capabilities provide a modern user experience for accessing services and performing tasks, which can help drive user adoption, satisfaction and productivity.

    Learn More: https://www.ca.com/us/products...

    IBM Maximo is designed to help organizations effectively manage and maintain their physical assets, such as equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. Maximo provides a comprehensive set of tools and features to optimize asset performance, increase operational efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs. 

    With Maximo, organizations can track asset information, schedule maintenance activities, manage work orders, and generate reports for data-driven decision-making. It enables proactive maintenance planning, streamlines workflows, and improves asset uptime. Maximo is scalable, flexible, and can integrate with other enterprise systems to provide a unified view of asset information. Overall, IBM Maximo is a robust EAM solution that empowers organizations to effectively manage their assets throughout their lifecycle and maximize their value.

     IBM Maximo Features:

    • Asset Management: Maximo enables organizations to effectively manage their assets by providing tools for asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, and condition monitoring. It helps organizations maximize asset uptime and extend their lifespan.
    • Work and Maintenance Management: The software allows users to create and manage work orders, track work progress, schedule maintenance activities, and allocate resources efficiently. It helps streamline maintenance processes and improve productivity.
    • Inventory and Procurement Management: Maximo includes inventory management functionalities that enable organizations to track and manage their inventory levels, monitor stock availability, and streamline procurement processes. It helps optimize inventory usage and reduce costs.
    • Service Management: Maximo facilitates service request management, incident tracking, and service level agreement (SLA) monitoring. It helps organizations deliver quality service to their customers and track service performance.
    • Mobile Access: Maximo offers mobile capabilities, allowing users to access and update asset information, perform inspections, and manage work orders using mobile devices. It improves field workforce productivity and enables real-time data capture.
    • Reporting and Analytics: The software provides robust reporting and analytics features, enabling users to generate custom reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and gain insights into asset performance and maintenance activities. It supports data-driven decision-making.
    • Integration Capabilities: Maximo can integrate with other enterprise systems, such as financial systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, to streamline data exchange and enable a unified view of asset information.
    • Scalability and Flexibility: IBM Maximo is designed to support organizations of various sizes and industries, from small businesses to large enterprises. It offers flexibility to customize workflows, data fields, and business rules to align with specific organizational requirements.

    IBM Maximo Benefits:

    • Improved Asset Performance: Maximize uptime and extend asset lifespan through effective tracking, maintenance scheduling, and condition monitoring.
    • Increased Efficiency: Streamline work orders, resource allocation, and maintenance processes for enhanced operational efficiency and productivity.
    • Cost Reduction: Optimize inventory levels, streamline procurement, and reduce maintenance costs through proactive planning and resource utilization.
    • Enhanced Service Delivery: Effectively manage service requests, track incidents, and monitor SLAs for improved customer satisfaction and service quality.
    • Real-time Insights: Generate custom reports, track KPIs, and gain real-time insights into asset performance and maintenance activities for data-driven decision-making.
    • Mobile Access and Field Productivity: Access and update asset information, perform inspections, and manage work orders using mobile devices, increasing field workforce productivity.
    • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulations and standards, and proactively manage risks through maintenance planning and compliance monitoring.
    • Integration and Scalability: Seamlessly integrate with other systems for a unified view of asset information, and accommodate the needs of organizations of various sizes and industries.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Chris Lok, COO / Developer at MaxLogic, states that IBM Maximo is “A rare enterprise asset management system with good ROI and helpful technical support”

    Klemen Muhvič, Computer System Engineer at Informatika d.d., writes that IBM Maximo's "Most valuable features are the ability to create work orders and preventative maintenance."

    Anil Bhagwatsaran, Application Specialist at Blue Waters, says that "The most valuable features of IBM Maximo are the overall power and interface, and there are a lot of different modules that we use that are helpful. Additionally, it's an integrated solution and it has a lot of capabilities."


    Sample Customers
    Banco G&T Continental City of Perth, FEMSA, Fujitsu, Manpower, Muslim Commercial Bank - MCB, Punjab National Bank, Santa Clara County Social Services, Stefanini
    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., DTE Energy, Swedish Match, Projetech, Fingrid, East Coast
    Top Industries
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    Healthcare Company25%
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government7%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company21%
    Comms Service Provider21%
    Government14%
    Non Tech Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization32%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise42%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Clarity SM is ranked 22nd in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 107 reviews while IBM Maximo is ranked 1st in Enterprise Asset Management with 23 reviews. Clarity SM is rated 7.8, while IBM Maximo is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Clarity SM writes "Quite good back-end architecture for end users but the API is very, very bad". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Maximo writes "Work order management and scalability enables the businesses' needs to be met". Clarity SM is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, BeyondTrust Remote Support, OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) and ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, whereas IBM Maximo is most compared with ServiceNow, NetSuite ERP, JIRA Service Management, ABB Ability Asset Suite EAM and IFS Cloud Platform.

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