Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BMC FootPrints
Score 8.4 out of 10
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BMC FootPrints is an IT service management (ITSM) solution featuring workload automation.N/A
Serviceware Processes
Score 9.0 out of 10
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helpLine was an ITSM solution developed by the European IT service software company of the same name headquartered in Germany, acquired by Serviceware and now representing the central process platform for the Serviceware Enterprise Service Platform, rebranded Serviceware Processes.N/A
Virima
Score 9.6 out of 10
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Virima is a SaaS platform from Virima Technologies in Atlanta, that aims to solve the toughest IT Operations management and reporting challenges. With Virima’s automated Infrastructure Discovery, trustworthy CMDB, and Service Mapping visualizations, the vendor says IT staff will be ready to make informed decisions with fast-tracked insights.N/A
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Considered Multiple Products
BMC FootPrints
Chose BMC FootPrints
Both are developed from the same vendor but Footprints is so complete for all the configurations that we need (we are a medium business company). BMC Remedy has a little more friendly interface but it doesn't meet our needs. We prefer a product that fits better our needs to a …
Chose BMC FootPrints
I did not chose the program it was chosen and implemented by our IT team. Based on verified reviews from real users in the IT Service Management Tools market.
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We have not evaluated any other software up against BMC FootPrints.
Chose BMC FootPrints
We haven't used any others besides this one, but we did evaluate BMC Remedyforce, SysAid, and ServiceNow. Remedyforce and ServiceNow seem much more advanced and difficult to use, though I'm sure they are probably much more feature-rich once you get used to them, but the …
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I was not involved in the selection process but in my opinion either SQL or Access databases would have worked just as well without the same amount of cost. These two systems would have been much easier to manage and would have tracked the same information in a less convoluted …
Chose BMC FootPrints
I didn't select FootPrints. It is what the current company chose. I would much rather use JIRA and Confluence.
Chose BMC FootPrints
I did not select BMC footprints in my previous role and I am not sure what dictated that decision.
Chose BMC FootPrints
We already had Footprints deployed when I started, and we have not done any evaluation in the last seven years.
Chose BMC FootPrints
We only used an in house built system before and this blows everything the old software was capable of out of the water.
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We have evaluated multiple including HEAT and ServiceNow. Their older versions gave us more to play with and able to use more, but since going to version 11, it has been very unfavorable. We have had to adapt and work with what was provided. We have understood that ServiceNow …
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BMC offers vast functionality, that also can be overwhelming. If proper training and execution of its bolts and parts are completed properly, this tool can provide the efficiency and tracking that a Enterprise Business requires.
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If you are looking for something for a large corporation, BMC Footprints may be the fit for any department that needs to communicate/resolve issues across other departments. It is great for a large amount of users, but because of its focus on issue logging, it is limited when …
Chose BMC FootPrints
I was not the one who selected Footprints.
Chose BMC FootPrints
We liked it because it has more features and a better price and its not cloud based.
Serviceware Processes
Chose Serviceware Processes
Unfortunately I have no experience with other products.
Virima
Chose Virima
Accessing and Managing Virima is easy. Great support team very responsive,but i would like to have more visibility into the product management space. Nevertheless its a considerable tool that does what it was deployed to do.
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Virima platform is fully featured with a rich ITIL-centric alternative that carries all variations, problems, and reporting requirements. I have really enjoyed working with Virima as it embraces minimal changes in how the firm will evolve and flourish. I like the way this …
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Virima MSP offers consulting and managed service providers a consolidated and secure platform to offer Virima capabilities to your clients. Has ViVID service mapping that provides dynamic depictions of the relationships between Lt Infrastructure, application dependencies, …
Features
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Incident and problem management
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BMC FootPrints
8.1
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1% below category average
Serviceware Processes
8.9
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9% above category average
Virima
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Organize and prioritize service tickets9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Expert directory7.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Service restoration6.00 Ratings6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Self-service tools7.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Subscription-based notifications10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
ITSM collaboration and documentation9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
ITSM reports and dashboards9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
ITSM asset management
Comparison of ITSM asset management features of Product A and Product B
BMC FootPrints
7.9
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3% below category average
Serviceware Processes
8.3
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1% above category average
Virima
-
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Configuration mangement7.70 Ratings9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset management dashboard8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Policy and contract enforcement8.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Change management
Comparison of Change management features of Product A and Product B
BMC FootPrints
9.0
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5% above category average
Serviceware Processes
10.0
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16% above category average
Virima
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Change requests repository9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Change calendar9.00 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Service-level management9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
IT Asset Management
Comparison of IT Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
BMC FootPrints
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Serviceware Processes
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Virima
9.4
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18% above category average
Software and hardware inventory tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
License management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Asset lifecycle monitoring00 Ratings00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Contract management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Asset relationship management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
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Likelihood to Renew
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Usability
8.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Tracing any maintenance requests, so you don't forget any requests, it also sends an email to the requestor once the project is completed. Keeping status of projects in progress and the current state they are in. Allowing anyone with access to know the current state of any project. Generating a useful report is a bit more difficult then I would like.
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You can build every business process with helpLine. The Code is completely free (C#). The only limitations you have are in the GUI, there you probably will miss something. But the Servicemask can be designed free.
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The Virima MSP provides a centrally controlled and protected environment for consultancy and infrastructure as a service to deliver Virima functionalities to their clientele. It also has the ViVID service mapping, which shows the connections across Lt Architecture, applications dependency, businesses, and ITSM procedures in real-time. When considering IT architecture modifications, applications dependencies mapping makes it easier to communicate with partners and comprehend potential hazards.
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Pros
  • Documentation. We try to reduce the amount of paperwork needed for staff to do their job, so by automating certain tasks, we are able to speed up the resolution process for trouble tickets.
  • Reporting. We'll use the reporting tool to get the number of tickets opened, response times and can go into granular reports.
  • Surveys. When tickets are closed, we automatically send out surveys to end users to get valuable feedback on how we did and what we can improve.
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  • No implementation limits.
  • Easy handling (masks can be designed freely).
  • Various interfaces are available.
  • With C# code a lot can be done.
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  • Virima management team including support, CEO,and CTO are very easy to reach out.
  • Great value of your money.
  • I like the automatic socially intelligent automated algorithms that perform discovery.
  • World-class, future-rich,great responsive team.
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Cons
  • Purpose based configuration- It would be beneficial to see a more purposed based, out of the box, configuration option. For example, if you need PCI compliance, more intuitive reporting would make managing compliance much easier.
  • Initial design and implementation- Don't think that your experience as an IT professional will allow you to stand this system up on your own. To properly configure Footprints and set yourself up for success down the road, get Professional Services with this one.
  • Somewhat behind the times- Service Core is making a huge leap forward with the latest version, 12, but Asset Core is far behind. There are quite a few quirks to how the application works and how it is used.
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  • The task management tool could be better integrated.
  • Relatively high memory usage for heavy users.
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  • A powerful SaaS technology that aids companies in overcoming the most difficult Information Technology Operational Management as well as reporting difficulties.
  • The scanning speed is quite slow thus takes longer time.
  • Not very much friendly mostly to the smaller enterprises.
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Likelihood to Renew
It has been the business decision to go with them and that is what we will do. Going back, this would have not been the choice, but nothing can be done about it now. We are stuck with this application for years to come. Wish there were other possibilities that could be done.
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Usability
It's so simple to use and customize however you want. You can create new workspaces and workflows with ease, set up new users, incoming email rules, customize the layout of the forms, and even change the colors and logos. It's just very easily customizable overall. It's also really straightforward to figure out how to use, you really almost don't have to show somebody how to use it. If you just sit them down in front of it and let them look it over, they could figure it out themselves easily.
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Support Rating
I've had no issues with the support for FootPrints. We haven't really had to use them all that much over the years, but when needed they have always been prompt and knowledgeable at dealing with any issue. I've worked with a lot of different support teams over the years, and they have been one of my favorites to work with.
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In case of bugs or coding problems you have to be more specific. Otherwise, they are not forwarded to the development team or it is quickly said that a consultant has to look at this for a fee.
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Alternatives Considered
Both are developed from the same vendor but Footprints is so complete for all the configurations that we need (we are a medium business company). BMC Remedy has a little more friendly interface but it doesn't meet our needs. We prefer a product that fits better our needs to a product that could have other features that we are not going to use.
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Unfortunately I have no experience with other products.
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Accessing and Managing Virima is easy. Great support team very responsive,but i would like to have more visibility into the product management space. Nevertheless its a considerable tool that does what it was deployed to do.
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Return on Investment
  • When properly implemented, "BMC Footprints" can lead to "employee efficiency and better customer service"
  • It is a large and overwhelming tool, if the users are not trained properly and use it throughout their daily tasks.
  • Help Desk module is definitely well built and easy to work with
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  • We can handle tickets faster.
  • No double tickets anymore because of the contact assignment.
  • One mailbox where every mail will be processed.
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  • Hardware Asset Management.
  • Dependency Mapping Available.
  • Automate Business Service Mapping.
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