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We performed a comparison between Information Builders WebFOCUS and Meraki Location Analytics based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It stands out for its ability to work across different platforms, support mainframe data, offer cloud integration, automate report scheduling, and provide a robust scripting language.""The solution can read and write 500 different types of outputs.""I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. It's highly scalable and can handle significant data volumes.""The most valuable feature is building ad hoc reports."

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"The initial setup process is easy.""I like Location Analytics' geofencing features for devices. You can manage thousands of devices with just a push of a button and deploy applications in seconds. For example, in schools, you can deploy an app update for thousands of iPads in just two clicks.""In general, it is helpful because it allows administrators to see where the Wi-Fi and network services are being most used.""Technical support has always been very good."

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Cons
"When it comes to customer support, we don't always reach the right person. Sometimes, we get junior-level reps who aren't as knowledgeable as we are.""The challenge lies not in what the tool can do but in how you use it and understand the data.""The solution can be improved by adding more automated options for reporting.""If there were to be any improvements right now, their documentation needs to get in sync with their product."

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"I would like to see all of the features included in a single package.""The technical support before implementation could be better for premium partners.""The biggest issue is negotiating the price with a client. That's the most complicated part, but the product is worth it.""The pricing is a pain point for us. It's a bit expensive."

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  • "I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive."
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  • "They have different tiers of pricing including one-year, three-year, five-year, seven-year, and ten-year."
  • "The product is less expensive compared to other vendors for gold partners."
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    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive.
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    Top Answer:The product is less expensive compared to other vendors for gold partners.
    Top Answer:The product's technical support services need improvement.
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    WebFOCUS
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    Overview

    WebFOCUS is a strategic enterprise business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform that enables any executive, manager, analyst, employee, partner, or customer to execute smarter business from trusted data. The platform includes cutting-edge capabilities that provide organizations with everything they need to turn data into insight, and insight into impact.

    Cisco Meraki's location analytics and engagement solution displays real-time location statistics to improve customer engagement and loyalty across sites. Data collected by intelligent Meraki APs is synced with the Meraki cloud, automatically reported in the dashboard, and exported to third-party applications via the Cisco Meraki Location Analytics API.

    Sample Customers
    Ace Hardware, AutoZone, Fred Hutch, MasterCard, OFS Brands, PostFinance, Real D, Yellow Pages, ABC Financial, AcuSport, BBVA, Babcock
    Ladbrokes, Neinver, Westwind School Division, The Salvation Army, Queensland Airports Limited
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Government62%
    Insurance Company15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Retailer21%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise69%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Information Builders WebFOCUS is ranked 6th in Predictive Analytics with 18 reviews while Meraki Location Analytics is ranked 35th in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools with 4 reviews. Information Builders WebFOCUS is rated 8.8, while Meraki Location Analytics is rated 10.0. The top reviewer of Information Builders WebFOCUS writes "A flexible mainframe product with unique file features and a rock solid scheduling feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Meraki Location Analytics writes "Straightforward to deploy, easy to maintain, provides good visibility into service usage". Information Builders WebFOCUS is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform, Alteryx and Databricks, whereas Meraki Location Analytics is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, Rapid7 InsightVM and Tableau.

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