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We performed a comparison between BMC Client Management and Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The most valuable features of the solution are its patching capabilities and the help it offers when it comes to use cases, like prompting for the reboot after a certain period of time.""It's a scalable solution. We have deployed it for customers using 3000 nodes to those using 300,000 nodes.""The inventory and patch management tools are very valuable.""The support from BMC Client Management is very good.""One feature I like, that was especially valuable during the pandemic, is remote control. Remote control grants administrators and support personnel access to the laptops and PCs of employees (who might be working from home) in order to fix any issues that come up as and when they come up, even without having to wait for a support request.""The most valuable features of the solution are patch management and software license management."

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"The most significant benefit is that the deployment is quick and painless. You don't need a specialized IT department to implement and scale the network. It's easy to maintain, too. It only requires one or two network administrators.""It has facilitated zero-touch authorization events for our employees and their devices. Furthermore, Meraki Systems Manager plays a vital role in securing our notebooks.""It’s helped us manage our endpoints.""The most valuable features include remote inventory analysis, security features like geofencing, and software distribution.""Meraki Systems Manager's most valuable features are password management, device tracking, remote resetting and wiping, device management, inventory management, and easy policy deployment.""The solution is easy to use and support.""It's robust, and we like the device availability, ease of purchase, and supplier stock availability.""Security is the main feature because the company is reliable."

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Cons
"The solution needs to add whitelisting because many customers request it.""BMC Client Management could improve in the area of integration.""It would be good if BMC Client Management can perform vulnerability assessment scanning at the endpoint on its own and mitigate that. Then, we wouldn't have to rely on a third party VA tool. I would like to see this application move to being a web-based one.""The solution does not offer the functionality of remote access to users.""The on-premises version of BMC Client Management has powerful remote control functionality and decent compliance features, but these features both rely on the discovery tool in order to gain a complete set of insights about the endpoint's environment. Now, BMC's discovery solution depends on having an agent installed in each endpoint and sometimes the agent doesn't work properly, making it difficult to get an accurate understanding of the environment (including special topologies) even with BMC's discovery tool.""BMC Client Management supports only iOS devices. It would be good if they would support Android as well."

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"There are problems with the connection on the client side, and the app that was deployed could be better.""The maintenance is average.""In my opinion, the equipment availabilities and competitive pricings could be improved.""Meraki is limiting our connections.""Security could be improved, and there could be more features that enable you to customize the end customer solution.""The price could be better.""It doesn't seem to be able to establish some VPN tunnels with other devices in a particular way that such as an ASA can do for us.""There is room for improvement in terms of pricing."

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  • "The solution is low cost."
  • "To use BMC Client Management they charge annually per node."
  • "BMC Client Management is a very affordable solution. There is one main server license which I believe is around $1,000 per year, and then there is the license for the actual solution. With the solution license, you can opt for a suite license where you get access to all the features and benefits, or alternatively you can buy any of the five main components of the suite license individually."
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  • "The price is high for the market."
  • "It's extremely competitive and very good for a product in this sphere."
  • "The cost of installing this solution can be more expensive depending on who is doing the installation. Cisco is very expensive."
  • "This product is reasonably priced."
  • "My customers at times have issues with the price of the solution. It is expensive, but overall it is worth it. The licensing model cost is based on how many devices you require."
  • "The storage is affordable and the system has some price-related issues. Therefore, keeping the price in mind, I would rate it seven out of ten."
  • "Meraki MDM is the cheapest solution we have used."
  • "My clients find it a bit expensive compared to other systems."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are its patching capabilities and the help it offers when it comes to use cases, like prompting for the reboot after a certain period of time.
    Top Answer:Right now, I don't have anything to say about which areas in BMC Client Management need improvement. The solution does not offer the functionality of remote access to users. From an improvement… more »
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    Also Known As
    BMC Helix Client Management, Helix Client Management, BMC Fromdistance Mobile Device Management
    Meraki MDM
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    Overview

    Client Management automates endpoint management and helps organizations control costs, maintain compliance, and reduce risk. From device acquisition to disposal, Client Management provides an accurate view of hardware installations, ensures device adherence to organizational and industry policies, and supports systems and software currency.

    Every user is unique. Every device, a bit different. Systems Manager keeps the network in the loop about constantly changing devices, automatically tracking device posture and adjusting security policies to match.

    Sample Customers
    Charter Manufacturing
    Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel, Eastview Church, Tourism Holdings, Colegio Sagrada Familia Hijas de Jesús, Tommy Bahama's, Canadian School Mexico, Rosebank College
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider29%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Transportation Company12%
    Construction Company12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization46%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government5%
    Construction Company4%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise53%
    Large Enterprise31%
    Buyer's Guide
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    BMC Client Management is ranked 5th in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 6 reviews while Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is ranked 6th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 25 reviews. BMC Client Management is rated 8.6, while Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of BMC Client Management writes "Efficient remote control capabilities; compliance features greatly reduced customers' licensing costs". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) writes "Easy to use and excels in generating reports". BMC Client Management is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, BigFix and VMware Workspace ONE, whereas Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is most compared with Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, Jamf Pro, IBM MaaS360 and SOTI MobiControl.

    We monitor all Mobile Device Management (MDM) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.