We're still in the exploratory phase of trying out the solution. We haven't fully implemented it yet.

It's my understanding that the initial setup isn't complex, and is instead rather straightforward.

The initial setup is straightforward. 

Additionally, overall, in terms of automation anywhere or integration, it depends on the partner and how they implement it. However, they have managed to tackle this scenario by reviewing the bots before they are deployed on the BotFarm. This ensures a better outcome because each bot developed goes through a standardized platform.

The initial setup for BotFarm is a little complex because of the two components, Control Room and IQ Bot. It's pretty straightforward to set up Control Room, but it's not the same case with IQ Bot. It only takes around one to one and a half hours for setting up Control Room with proper planning, while setting up IQ Bot takes up to two hours.

The initial setup was complicated. 

The initial setup it was simple and deployed in less than two months.

The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. We were pretty comfortable with it already. We are already using Automation Anywhere for the past four years and therefore, it was not a challenge for us.

With approvals, customization, et cetera, the deployment took us about 15 or so days.

We have a team of five that is able to handle the deployment and maintenance. We have a two-year maintenance contract lined up.

The installation is straightforward.

The initial setup was of medium complexity. I would say it took us some time to get started because we had to first satisfy the hardware requires such as RAM. It took at least a week to install and deploy because our system was not compliant with the requirements, and necessitated upgrading it first.

We didn't find the implementation to be too complex. For us, the setup was simple and straightforward. We really didn't face any issues in that regard.

The deployment itself was also very quick, which was nice.

I maintain the solution myself. You don't need a lot of staff to maintain it.

Depending on the system that you are installing, the setup can be complex. Installation time is not predictable and you may have to pay customer support for help with the installation procedure.

If I am installing on five machines but one is taking too long, then they all will take a long time, but if all five machines are installing at the same time, then the procedure can be done within five minutes. These ongoing issues make it very complicated to predict how long the installation will take. Someone has to create a ticket with Automation Anywhere customer support and pay for service personnel to help. Installing Automation Anywhere is complex.

In regards to deployment, it's quite simple. Anyone can deploy a bot on a client's machine after one or two days of training.

Also, Automation Anywhere now provides the facility for cloud service, because of this, you can access your license from anywhere. For example, if you are in London and you are heading to another country, you can easily access your license and execute and develop your bots from anywhere. In 2011, this was a desktop application and the client’s version was based on a desktop, but right now it’s not based on a desktop, which is a good thing. The main reason to choose Automation Anywhere is because no one else is providing cloud service.

The initial setup is straightforward. I did not look at the cloud-based implementation, but the MSI installer for the on-premises deployment is a quick one. If the firewall and other things are set up correctly then the deployment will take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete.

The initial setup's relative ease of setup depends on various versions. In the version that I used, 11.3, the setup was pretty easy. You have to download and install two machines. One is the client developer. However, the new version that they have, is for a cloud-based deployment. You don't need to install a developer. You just need to log into the control room on any webpage and you have to work from there. For deployment, they have a specific installation, and it's my understanding that there are lots of user rights issues. They have made it easy for installation, however, it can grow in complexity depending on your needs.

I am aware of the initial setup process - we set it up ourselves. It's pretty straightforward. I don't think there's any complexity in the architecture from a UI point of view, sometimes there are slight differences but the setup is straightforward.

We carried out the deployment by ourselves. We also had the robotics process monitoring team setup nearby. The assistance we required related more to the documenting and business process flows.

The implementation isn't straightforward. It's a bit complex in terms of deployment as there are a lot of settings you need to handle.

Typically, a deployment takes about a week. It depends on how a company wants to deploy, so there are a lot of standards and templates that you could follow. That said, any standard deployment that you follow definitely takes a week at a minimum. It could potentially take longer.

In terms of maintenance, you only really need one person. Again, it depends on the client, and how they want to set it up, however, I would say not more than one full-time person would be needed in the case of five ports being deployed.

The initial setup is simple. However, creating a bot requires development experience.

The deployment does not take much time, assuming you already have a complete process that has been defined and approved.

BotFarm newer version has been difficult to install, we have been in contact with the support on this matter.

It was straightforward. It has the same kind of implementation that any other software has. It wasn't complex.

It's easy to set up. To get it installed and ready to work takes less than one hour. 

The initial setup is straightforward. It is not complex at all. Deployment of the solution took some time. 

I remember starting with it and the coding, designing, and implementing had to be handled before we could deploy.

The installation of the solution was very easy. 

The initial setup was straightforward. 

The initial setup is not simple, for sure. It is of medium complexity.

We are still struggling in certain areas because we have not been successful. Our deployment took approximately 20 to 40 days, I would say.

It is very straightforward to install. It very simple, a person with no IT background can easily do the installation and use the platform.

The initial setup was pretty basic. We do not need a complicated setup here for the moment.

The initial setup was quite complex, but since it has been set up, it is fine. It took a little more than a week. Its setup should be made easier.

The initial implementation typically starts straightforward and then can get complex. 
The cloud platform, for example, has a pretty easy system. However, as you build up the system, as you scale up and further add more features to it, it becomes a little bit more expensive, complex, and bulky.

The initial setup is simple and straightforward.

I found the deployment to be very simple. 

The initial setup is pretty straightforward for people who are familiar with Automation Anywhere products. However, for people without that know-how, it can be complex.

We did have some technical issues through our implementation, but the support team is quite helpful.

The length of time required for deployment depends on the environment, but the average is between one and two weeks.

There are not many challenges when setting up this solution, and there is a good amount of documentation to go with it.

In terms of difficulty, I would say that the initial setup is in the middle. It is not too complex, yet not too simple, either. It took us about two days to deploy, which included performing the discovery and applying it.

Deployment took about a month and a half because it's a controlled pilot that we're running, so we weren't officially signed up with authorization in Europe.

The initial setup was straightforward.

Deployment is quite quick.