BMC Helix Continuous Optimization vs. IntelliMagic Vision for SAN

Based on what we have experienced, BMC Helix Optimize is a good choice for businesses that already have other BMC tools, such as BMC Helix Operations Management or BMC Helix Cloud Cost, due to the integrated capabilities that can be leveraged. Besides, it is a great tool for visual analysis of costs associated with operations.

Incentivized

One of our SAN switches was experiencing high utilization and we were able to determine which slot and port on the switch was the problem using Intellimagic's reporting feature showing the top x utilization ports. IntelliMagic Vision for SAN reporting provided granular level data making it easy to work on the problem at hand.

Incentivized

• Graphical Representations.
• Building of Data Views.
• Planning of operational budgets based on performance.

Incentivized

• Performance metrics for multiple vendors and equipment models
• Stability and reliability of the system
• Ease of report creation

• No mobile app is available.
• Only available in English.
• Not many data integrations available.

Incentivized

• I have not come across any

Incentivized

In general, BMC Helix Optimize has a set of tools that are quite advanced compared to other technologies in the same field. Especially the visual representations and the flexibility when building rules to control the spend are some of the most useful functionalities that work quite well, usually better than in the rest of the tools.

Incentivized

Broadcom SANnav is being used as well but it has a different scope of features

• Good ROI after optimizing redundant processes.
• Identification of issues when being able to represent data visually.
• Reduced costs due to limiting number of needed resources.

Incentivized

• Eliminated multiple reporting sources and consolidated to one