webMethods Integration Server Review

webMethods is the best integration tool in the current market but the Task Engine and Optimize have room for improvement

What is most valuable?

Integration Layer

How has it helped my organization?

Transform emails flow, control flow and measure in a insurance company

What needs improvement?

Task Engine and Optimize (BAM)

For how long have I used the solution?

5 years (current)

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No, stability is pseudo-perfect

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Yes, scalability is not the best capability of this product

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service: Basically ok.Technical Support: Great

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

No, I didn't. All solutions have their problems.

How was the initial setup?

Complex, learning curve is very high.

What about the implementation team?

Vendor team

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Yes. Tibco iProcess+BusinessWorks

What other advice do I have?

Take care when working on Tasks and BAM
**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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We can arrange data caching and look at the solid state. Also, the API gateway is a very good component that can handle relevant cachings and integrations, as well as and also load permitting.
A product with good API and EDI components.
All of the components are very independent but are tied together to give the business value.
The most valuable feature is stability.
The tool is very powerful and user-friendly.
The solution has a very comprehensive and versatile set of connectors. I've been able to utilize it for multiple, different mechanisms. We do a lot of SaaS and we do have IoT devices and the solution is comprehensive in those areas.
One [of the most valuable features] is the webMethods Designer. That helps our developers develop on their own. It's very intuitive for design. It helps our developers to speed the development of services for the integrations.
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