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March 2024
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We performed a comparison between AutoMate BPA Server [EOL] and IBM Workload Automation based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Suresh Ramadoss
Great ability to pre-schedule jobs but unfortunately the simulation is complicated
The solution has helped us because we have multiple node servers and the workload is distributed between them.
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  • "To my knowledge, IWA is the only WLA product that will provide "parallel tracking" capability to assist in upgrading from one platform to IWA."
  • "It is about one-third of the cost of a controller."
  • "The contract is with the customer with whom we are working, so IBM is not directly involved in this."
  • "We transitioned from a server license to per job license, and that saved us a lot money."
  • "Pricing depends on the number of agents that you install."

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    What do you like most about IBM Workload Automation?
    Top Answer:The initial setup is easy.
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    What needs improvement with IBM Workload Automation?
    Top Answer:Sometimes we have issues with the solution's stability. So, stability can be improved. Reporting and visibility of the solution need improvement. These days, we need more visibility. We need to access… more »
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    What is your primary use case for IBM Workload Automation?
    Top Answer:We are using IBM Workload Automation to run batch operations. The development teams batches, and the team that makes a plan and schedules the batches to be executed, and keep track of the summary of… more »
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    Ranking
    Unranked
    In Workload Automation
    13th
    out of 51 in Workload Automation
    Views
    4,992
    Comparisons
    3,366
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    428
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler, IBM TWS
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    Overview
    AutoMate is an automation platform for Windows. It is multi-tiered, meaning it logically separates high-level workflow design from the complexity of building detailed automation routines. It provides centralized control over event-driven automation routines involving one machine or the entire enterprise and enables organizations to streamline processes that rely on a diverse IT infrastructure.
    IBM Workload Automation is a complete solution for batch and real-time workload management, available for distributed mainframe or hosted in the cloud. Use it to drive business and IT workloads on hosted servers, with virtually no cost of ownership for your central server. Increase your productivity with powerful plan- and event-driven scheduling, and run and monitor your workloads wherever you are. This includes interfaces dedicated to application developers and operators, providing them both autonomy and precise governance.
    Sample Customers
    Gorgias Press, InfraSource, PSCU Financial Services, California's Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
    Standard Life Group, Banca Popolare di Milano, A*STAR, ArcelorMittal Gent
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm26%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Local Government5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm33%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Insurance Company8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise3%
    Large Enterprise90%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise82%
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    AutoMate BPA Server [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Workload Automation while IBM Workload Automation is ranked 13th in Workload Automation with 28 reviews. AutoMate BPA Server [EOL] is rated 0.0, while IBM Workload Automation is rated 8.2. On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Workload Automation writes "With an easy setup phase in place, agent-based installation can be done in minutes". AutoMate BPA Server [EOL] is most compared with , whereas IBM Workload Automation is most compared with Control-M, AutoSys Workload Automation, HCL Workload Automation, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Tidal by Redwood.

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