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We performed a comparison between BMC Remedy and Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"There are a lot of features a customer can use. It’s an existing concept of asset management. One feature is the ability to create tickets for various computer systems, VPN defenses, sites, regions, or customers.""You can develop plugins in different languages, and the workflows can be easily developed depending on the user's needs.""The asset discovery feature in BMC is notably better compared to ServiceNow.""The solution is extremely user-friendly.""It includes features for automation, such as smart reporting capabilities.""The product has excellent support for remote and hybrid environments.""The most valuable feature of BMC Remedy is to take administrative access of a user.""The incident management console is available out of the box."

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Cons
"Could be more user friendly for admins to manage.""However, from a stability perspective, we sometimes had issues, like running out of resources, maxing out, database issues, and the server freezing out and functioning at fifty percent.""Continuous improvement is recommended.""BMC Remedy's change management module needs enhancement.""The product's scalability is one area with certain shortcomings that need to be considered for improvement.""If a user isn't using an out-of-the-box configuration, it can get a bit complex.""There is room for improvement in terms of support.""Integration and deployment could be better. It could be easier and faster to integrate and deploy. It would also help if we could have a 360-degree view. It would be better if they changed it to a SaaS type of offering, which is becoming the standard."

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"The product’s stability needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The licensing model of BMC Remedy Asset Management should improve. It is expensive and it is difficult to understand."
  • "The pricing is in-between. It's not too cheap, and it's not too expensive. For a large organization, it's worth it. But for a smaller one, it might be a bit costly."
  • "BMC Remedy is worth its price."
  • "BMC should decrease the pricing further."
  • "I find the pricing to be reasonable."
  • "The tool is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement regarding the customization as it tends to lag in terms of flexibility, particularly in comparison to competitors.
    Top Answer:BMC Remedy assists in incident and problem management processes by providing tools for handling incidents promptly while also offering access to knowledge and resources for addressing underlying… more »
    Top Answer:It includes features for automation, such as smart reporting capabilities.
    Ranking
    5th
    out of 48 in IT Asset Management
    Views
    2,502
    Comparisons
    1,328
    Reviews
    13
    Average Words per Review
    421
    Rating
    8.3
    19th
    out of 48 in IT Asset Management
    Views
    134
    Comparisons
    93
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    169
    Rating
    7.0
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    Also Known As
    Remedy Asset Management
    Novell IT Asset Management
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    Overview

    BMC Remedy Asset Management 9 provides complete lifecycle management of your IT assets, from procurement to end-of-life, giving full visibility into ownership, deployment, state, context, and cost of ownership and operation.

    Seamless integration with Remedy Service Management aligns ITAM to day-to-day business processes. Integration to the BMC Atrium CMDB enables IT assets to be managed from legacy hardware through to the public cloud and Internet of Things. BMC Remedy Asset Management combines financial, contractual, and IT data to provide complete visibility over your assets.

    • Asset costing: Track depreciation over time.
    • Compliance: Software licenses management helps you avoid audit costs.
    • Contract management: Proactively identify contract infringements and purchasing opportunities.
    • Asset tracking: Know where your assets are located, who’s using them, and how many there are.
    • Effective change: Make informed decisions about IT changes.
    Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management integrates inventory, software usage, and license reconciliation to get the most accurate view of software installations and license compliance available. The combination of hardware, software, and purchasing data enables you to get a complete view of your IT assets. This ensures license compliance and eliminates software overspending.
    Sample Customers
    Scripps Networks
    Sesame, Catharina Ziekenhuis, Kent and Medway Health Informatics Service, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Schuco International KG, Spring Independent School District, Tropitone Furniture
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Comms Service Provider21%
    Government14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization42%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise46%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    BMC Remedy is ranked 5th in IT Asset Management with 19 reviews while Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management is ranked 19th in IT Asset Management with 1 review. BMC Remedy is rated 8.2, while Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of BMC Remedy writes "Great CMDB design, helpful technical support, and great features". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management writes "Has an easy initial setup process, but its stability needs improvement ". BMC Remedy is most compared with ServiceNow, BMC Helix Discovery, Snow License Manager, Qualys VMDR and Device42, whereas Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management is most compared with ServiceNow.

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