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We performed a comparison between IBM Kenexa and SumTotal Systems Talent Portal [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"IBM Kenexa is fairly stable. We don't have any downtime.""It is extremely user friendly. It is very flexible in managing recruitment, especially when you have thousands of applicants as we did. We easily had over 20,000 applicants within a year for some of our positions, so it made it very easy to manage a large application pool. It was very easy to customize by recruiter preference. When you open up someone's profile to see their experience, education, or other things, you can customize that for yourself. It was flexible in that, and each recruiter could set up their preferences. It didn't have to be set up so that everyone had to have the same landing platform, which was very helpful. As someone who trained other HR people on how to use the system, it was very easy to pick up and learn.""The ease of scaling is one of BrassRing's biggest strengths, making it a trusted choice for large companies.""The most valuable features are that we can upload documents and download them on demand."

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"System usability has improved to a large extent and our manual effort has been reduced."

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"It needs to update its reporting and analytics tools.""The reporting tool is helpful, but it is not the easiest to train on or is not as understandable for other HR pros. Their Workbench site, which is the administrator site that you use to update your website, is not user-friendly. When updates are required, it is not that easy to manage because Workbench is not user friendly. It required more work from the admins. They have Workbench training, which actually was very unhelpful. It took eight hours to complete, and it was not very helpful. Their customer service when it comes specifically to their Workbench site is not helpful.""I would not recommend IBM Kenexa to others.""I would like to have a better and more user-friendly interface."

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"Analytics is one area where this system really needs a large improvement because currently, it has only basic reporting features."

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  • "Kenexa was fairly priced. However, in 2019, before I left my previous organization, they significantly increased their pricing. It can be affordable, but their pricing is going up. It is not just licensing; it is how many applicants you have in your system on the database side."
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  • "Licensing is quite flexible, but please ensure that you have the right team negotiating with them."
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    Top Answer:The ease of scaling is one of BrassRing's biggest strengths, making it a trusted choice for large companies.
    Top Answer:As a large company, we first bought the complete BrassRing package, which had various features. Later on, we paid extra for specific features like customer test management. When we integrated with… more »
    Top Answer:BrassRing needs improvement in a few areas. First, it should update how it tracks where candidates come from and avoid duplicate entries. Right now, it is not very flexible. Also, its way of making… more »
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    IBM Smarter Workforce, Outstart
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    Overview
    Kenexa provides business solutions for human resources. We help global organizations multiply business success by identifying the best individuals for every job and fostering optimal work environments for every organization.

    The SumTotal Talent Expansion Suite makes it easy for your employees to create a meaningful, self-directed path for development with:

    • Easy-to-tailor dashboards that meet the distinct needs of every role, and provide visibility and prioritization of key learning and tasks.
    • Preference-driven learning recommendations that surface personalized activities and content throughout the suite.
    • Tools to help employees optimize performance in their current role while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.
    • Unified development plans that balance company and personal development in a single place.
    Sample Customers
    Sweet Spot International (SSI), Leo Burnett Worldwide (LBW), Sika AG, Legacy Health, Apollo Group Inc., Regeneron, Transurban Group, National Health Service, New Zealand Police, Overland Footwear, Yealands, Johnson Controls, Allscripts, Kerry Foods, Masterpet, AMD, Balfour Beatty
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Retailer19%
    Hospitality Company11%
    Engineering Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Retailer7%
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    Small Business9%
    Midsize Enterprise3%
    Large Enterprise88%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    IBM Kenexa is ranked 22nd in Talent Management with 30 reviews while SumTotal Systems Talent Portal [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Talent Management. IBM Kenexa is rated 7.6, while SumTotal Systems Talent Portal [EOL] is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM Kenexa writes "Suitable for larger-scale companies aiming to streamline and automate their processes digitally". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SumTotal Systems Talent Portal [EOL] writes "A customizable, end-to-end solution for Performance Management, Learning, and Succession Planning ". IBM Kenexa is most compared with HR Software Solutions, SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, whereas SumTotal Systems Talent Portal [EOL] is most compared with .

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