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BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) vs. EasyVista Service Manager

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BMC Helix CMDB

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB, formerly known as Atrium CMDB) is a configuration management database.N/A

    EasyVista Service Manager

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/AEasyVista Service Manager is the New York company's ITIL / ITSM service solution.N/A
    Pricing
    BMC Helix CMDBEasyVista Service Manager
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BMC Helix CMDBEasyVista Service Manager
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    BMC Helix CMDBEasyVista Service Manager
    Incident and problem management
    Comparison of Incident and problem management features of BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and EasyVista Service Manager
    Feature
    BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
    -
    Ratings
    EasyVista Service Manager
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Organize and prioritize service tickets00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Expert directory00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Service restoration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Self-service tools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Subscription-based notifications00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    ITSM collaboration and documentation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    ITSM reports and dashboards00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Change management
    Comparison of Change management features of BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and EasyVista Service Manager
    Feature
    BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
    -
    Ratings
    EasyVista Service Manager
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Change requests repository00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Service-level management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    BMC Helix CMDBEasyVista Service Manager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    BMC Helix CMDBEasyVista Service Manager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BMC Helix
    Lets you run more effective CABs with accurate configuration and dependency data. Understand the impact of change on other assets applications and services. Detecting potential underlying issues [when multiple] changes are made. Provides very adaptable and highly reliable data quality and integrity engines configured through rules [to] ensure normalization, data source prioritization, and deduplication.
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    EasyVista
    It is well suited for a service-based department, but it can sometimes offer confusion for non-technical users because of the amount information the form fields require. Most customers don't want to write the equivalent of a book to simply say that " I want to obtain a license of Adobe Acrobat and charge it to the department."
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    BMC Helix
    • ITIL helps to meet customer expectations.
    • Beat competitors offerings
    • Allign with legal and regulatory requirements.
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    EasyVista
    • Documentation is very important for any technology department. We can easy attach quotes, screenshots of issues, or invoices so that any one looking at the work order once closed can see that the task was completed quickly or may require more resources if needed again.
    • Tracking the progress of your team is also important when considering pay scales or promotions. Reports help you see which employees are going above and beyond and those that are needing extra motivation.
    • Universities have to work as cohesive unit to be successive. Our customers tell is us what is needed for them to do their jobs and we are able to divide the work amongst our staff to continue the quest quickly.
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    Cons
    BMC Helix
    • Speed and flexiability
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    EasyVista
    • Customization without the need for lengthy contacts with tech support. Non-technical team members should be able to resolve malfunctions with the interface and its components.
    • A mobile app would make resolving work orders in the field easier. Without the need for a PC-like device to access the program. Many times, weather conditions are not kind to tablets. A cell phone is more reasonable.
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    Usability
    BMC Helix
    Once you have an understanding of the many use cases that this software can meet, you will be able to tightly integrate this into a ticketing system which increases the ROI of the product tremendously.
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    EasyVista
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    Alternatives Considered
    BMC Helix
    The number of workflows, escalations, processes built in the out of the box Remedy is outstanding. Trying to mimic/customize an open source, or even Remedyforce would cost more than implementing a vanilla Remedy. We reviewed ServiceNow but we felt that in terms of an end-to-end implementation tool, Remedy is still first in class.
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    EasyVista
    There has been less downtime due to incompatible upgrade elements in our environment. EasyVista is takes hours not days to troubleshoot and resolve any functionality errors. Tech Support has been more helpful and reachable.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    BMC Helix
    • Highly adaptable.
    • Provides relevant insights for your business.
    • Offers quality and reliable data.
    Incentivized
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    EasyVista
    • Our turnaround time has decreased steadily use implementing use.
    • Our CIO is update on the progress of his team at all times.
    • The customers feel better informed about their requests from start to finish.
    Incentivized
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