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Process Automation
April 2024
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We performed a comparison between CA Process Automation and Microsoft System Center Orchestrator based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Anonymous User
Provides the ability to import objects as new versions of existing objects and to make the prior version the current...
I used the product to develop a process orchestration “framework” to be used in systems integrations between customer and internal ITSM... Read more →
Dan Campeanu
Automates tasks and manages multiple servers from a central location
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Pros
"It is easy to debug and troubleshoot.""This tool is used in my organization for automating IT infrastructure related incidents or service requests."

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"Automation is the most valuable feature of the solution.""It can manage multiple servers and workstations from a single location."

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Cons
"Somehow the product group within CA left the product dry from some regular expression functionality.""Make some of the features more open source that way developers can have more flexibility.""It needs auto-triggering of workflows based on machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI).""OCR capability should be added as a feature."

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"I find the Orchestrator UI to be problematic.""The product's management aspect needs enhancement."

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  • "There are a lot of automation savings from any process which is repeatable."
  • "It has provided ROI by auto resolving incidents or requests in the ITSM queue, improved MTTR and SLA adherence, and added value to the delivery of services and the customer experience."

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  • "I give the cost of the solution a five out of ten."
  • "We obtained a license that bundled Windows Server with System Center at no additional cost."

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    What do you like most about Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
    Top Answer:It can manage multiple servers and workstations from a single location.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft System ...
    Top Answer:The platform was almost free of cost for us. We obtained a license that bundled Windows Server with System Center at no additional cost.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
    Top Answer:The product's management aspect needs enhancement. It affects the visibility of powerful scripts that were previously accessible. Furthermore, the focus is shifting towards cloud-based features… more »
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    Ranking
    29th
    out of 66 in Process Automation
    Views
    354
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    19th
    out of 66 in Process Automation
    Views
    1,549
    Comparisons
    427
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    408
    Rating
    7.5
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    Also Known As
    CA IT Process Automation Manager
    MS System Center Orchestrator
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    Overview
    CA Process Automation is designed to speed the delivery of IT services while helping to remove manual errors. By defining, automating and orchestrating processes across organizational silos that use disparate systems, CA Process Automation helps improve productivity while also enforcing standards. With CA Process Automation, you can automate IT processes that span multiple organizations and systems, reduce the time it takes to deliver services and enforce standards and compliance policies across departments. CA Process Automation helps you automate IT processes to reduce operational expenses, increase staff productivity, speed IT service delivery, improve service quality, and enforce compliance policies.

    As an IT administrator, you probably perform a lot of tasks and procedures to keep your computing environment healthy. You may have automated individual tasks, but typically, not the whole process. With System Center - Orchestrator you tie disparate tasks and procedures together using a graphical user interface Runbook Designer to create reliable, flexible, and efficient end-to-end solutions in your IT environment.

    Sample Customers
    Unum, HCL Technologies, Logicalis
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company43%
    Insurance Company29%
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business17%
    Large Enterprise83%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    CA Process Automation is ranked 29th in Process Automation while Microsoft System Center Orchestrator is ranked 19th in Process Automation with 2 reviews. CA Process Automation is rated 8.6, while Microsoft System Center Orchestrator is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of CA Process Automation writes "Provides the ability to import objects as new versions of existing objects and to make the prior version the current version". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft System Center Orchestrator writes "Automates tasks and manages multiple servers from a central location ". CA Process Automation is most compared with BMC TrueSight Orchestration, whereas Microsoft System Center Orchestrator is most compared with Camunda, Ivanti Automation, ServiceNow Orchestration, OpenText Operations Orchestration and BizTalk Server.

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