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We performed a comparison between Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer and Jama Connect based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Requirements Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"CA ARD has some beautiful features which I haven't found anywhere else. For example, when designing or creating our test cases and doing scenarios, we are able to restrict our flows. If we take a data link between two processes, we can actually restrict it, so that, in production, if our functionality breaks down, we can restrict that and all the flows related to it will be removed from the test data set.""The support that we get from Broadcom is great.""I like the way Broadcom ARD inserts test cases in execution mode. Also, ARD can be used apart from Broadcom TDM. It's an add-on through which you supply data through ARD test cases when there is a need for extra data.""The modeling is a game-changer.""The most valuable features of Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer are ease of use, saving time for the team who builds test cases, and visibility of test cases.""In terms of meeting business challenges, it helped to shorten the dev/testing cycle by identifying requirements gaps early in the process, by having models shared within the development team. It helped increase test coverage and reduce the number of issues experienced by clients/customers.""Technical support is excellent. They provide solutions quickly for issues encountered.""Integration with TDM, test data management tool, provides the ability to generate data or use identified (preset or parametrized) test data. It allows significant expansion of test coverage and flexibility, without creating new tests and needing to maintain them."

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"Jama Connect is a good tool for the entire software development cycle.""Provides suitable tools for managing regulatory requirements.""It is good at requirements management and test management.""The most valuable feature is the user-friendly interface.""Technical support answers fairly quickly compared to others like IBM or Atlassian. They also offer quite a good knowledge base for advanced cases and how to plan it, etc. via videos that they provide. They are quite useful.""You can get full traceability with any other system. It also includes a test module, and you build the traceability matrix incrementally throughout the development process."

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Cons
"I think it's already coming, but it needs more automation aspects. There is a tab for Automation, but I think it's not robust. I think that it's going to be a crucial element of the tool.""They do not have an engine to house test scripts to really pull together the testing pieces of it.""The solution could be more user-friendly. For example, attachments could be icon-based to make it easier for the user to notice them.""At present, there is no option for test data parameters from ARD for virtual databases. We have to create them in TDM and push them as well. Virtual database connectivity needs to be improved. They need to come up with some areas where they can create synthetic data parameters easily from the test cases that have been designed.""Needs improvement in aligning models so they look clear and readable without having to move boxes around.""Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer could improve the UI. Other solutions have a much better UI. The new UI should have a new modern framework.""The solution could improve security and authentication.""CA ARD doesn't provide integration with Tosca. The possibility of creating a test case and exporting it into Tosca is not available. Integration with end-to-end automation tools, like Worksoft or Tosca, is not provided by CA ARD as of now."

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"There are some security concerns with Jama Connect, including two-factor enablement.""I have inquired about pricing for this solution but have not yet heard anything, so their response time in this regard is something that should be improved.""The initial setup could be better, it's complicated.""The user interface could be modernized and the product lacks project management functionalities.""I believe one of the weak points is the reporting side. You must export inter-readable reports from Jama if you do not use the system as a repository for your design history file. Jama is great if you keep it in Jama, but reporting out requires some customization to get it right.""t is rather slow, so the speed of the process and consuming information should be improved. It doesn't have a nice way of viewing information. We would like to see better interfaces for consuming information.""Test management can be improved. It's not so scalable. The user interface needs to split things into small projects."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "​The cost of the tool was well worth the benefit that we saw on the back-end."
  • "We were able to scale down some resources to basically self-fund our ability to purchase the tool."
  • "This tool reduces the cost associated with test cases, automation script generation, and maintenance costs."
  • "It is less costly when compared to other tools on the market."
  • "Recommendation is to go with concurrent licenses as oppose to seat license; this gives more flexibility."
  • "At present, Broadcom works through partners rather than dealing directly with the consumer. When there are discounts given, it's up to the partner as to whether they want to give that discount to the customer. Sometimes, the partners decide to take the discount themselves. Pricewise, I would give ARD's price a rating of three out of five."
  • "The pricing model is based on how many people are using it. We have an annual license. There are not any additional costs."
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  • "To have a single source for all the requirements and all the change requests our company gets is the most valuable feature. It has also helped us to keep track of reviews."
  • "The cost seems very competitive with other offerings."
  • "If you want to have creative licenses, pricing may be an issue with the licenses, as it can become quite expensive over time to serve many people."
  • "Jama Connect is a little pricy."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer are ease of use, saving time for the team who builds test cases, and visibility of test cases.
    Top Answer:The pricing model is based on how many people are using it. We have an annual license. There are not any additional costs.
    Top Answer:Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer could improve the UI. Other solutions have a much better UI. The new UI should have a new modern framework.
    Top Answer:Jama Connect is a good tool for the entire software development cycle.
    Top Answer:There are some security concerns with Jama Connect, including two-factor enablement. They also don't have a good support team or customer care. Its reporting could also be improved.
    Top Answer:I primarily use Jama Connect to gather requirements for testing scenarios.
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    Also Known As
    Grid Tools Agile Designer, CA ARD, CA Agile Requirements Designer
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    Overview
    CA Agile Requirements Designer is an end-to-end requirements gathering, test automation and test case design tool which drastically reduces manual testing effort and enables organizations to deliver quality software to market earlier and at less cost. The optimal set of manual or automated tests can be derived automatically from requirements modeled as unambiguous flowcharts and are linked to the right data and expected results. These tests are updated automatically when the requirements change, allowing organizations to deliver quality software which reflects changing user needs.

    Jama Connect is a software platform designed for requirements management, risk management, and testing in product development processes. It allows teams to collaboratively define, track, and manage requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle. Jama Connect enables organizations to improve communication, increase efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

    Jama Connect Features:

    • Requirements Management: Jama Connect allows you to capture, organize, and trace requirements, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
    • Collaboration and Communication: The platform facilitates collaboration and communication among team members, enabling real-time feedback, discussions, and decision-making.
    • Test Management: Jama Connect supports test case management, test execution tracking, and defect management, helping ensure comprehensive testing and quality assurance.
    • Risk Management: You can identify, assess, and mitigate risks using Jama Connect's risk management capabilities, promoting proactive risk management throughout the product development lifecycle.
    • Traceability and Impact Analysis: The platform provides traceability matrices and impact analysis tools, allowing you to understand the relationships between requirements, tests, and other artifacts.
    • Compliance and Audit Support: Jama Connect helps organizations maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations by providing audit trails, documentation, and version control.

    Jama Connect Benefits:

    • Improved Requirement Collaboration: Jama Connect enhances collaboration among stakeholders, including product managers, engineers, testers, and customers, leading to better alignment and understanding of requirements.
    • Enhanced Efficiency: The platform streamlines and automates various aspects of requirements management, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency in the product development process.
    • Increased Product Quality: By ensuring clear and traceable requirements, facilitating comprehensive testing, and proactive risk management, Jama Connect helps improve product quality and reliability.
    • Accelerated Time-to-Market: Efficient requirements management and streamlined collaboration enable faster development cycles and reduced time-to-market for products and solutions.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Jama Connect's features and capabilities support compliance with industry standards and regulations, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements.
    • Greater Visibility and Transparency: The platform provides real-time visibility into project progress, status, and potential issues, fostering transparency and enabling informed decision-making.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Project Management Director, Technology at a real estate company, says that "Jama Connect is a good tool for the entire software development cycle."

    Lasse Mikkonen, Principal Consultant at Contribyte, states that Jama Connect “Offers great templates and predefined settings and it has a very good inbuilt test management module”.

    Senior Program Manager Software at a manufacturing company, comments on Jama support, “I think the collaboration with Jama is pretty good, and they listen to us and do a lot of customizations for us to make it work better. Hopefully, it would have been the same with any other company. However, Jama provides essentially 24-hour support.”

    Sample Customers
    Williams, Rabobank
    Deloitte, SpaceX, Omnigon, Delft University
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm43%
    Comms Service Provider21%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Energy/Utilities Company17%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company24%
    Healthcare Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business9%
    Large Enterprise91%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise74%
    Buyer's Guide
    Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer vs. Jama Connect
    March 2024
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    Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer is ranked 8th in Application Requirements Management with 20 reviews while Jama Connect is ranked 5th in Application Requirements Management with 8 reviews. Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer is rated 7.8, while Jama Connect is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer writes "Easy to use, beneficial test case visibility, and effective support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Jama Connect writes "Agile, well structured, and has a great review module, which makes the design reviews smooth". Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Jira, Adaptavist Test Management for Jira, TFS and Sealights, whereas Jama Connect is most compared with IBM Rational DOORS, Jira, Polarion Requirements, IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation and Microsoft Azure DevOps. See our Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer vs. Jama Connect report.

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