CA Asset Portfolio Management vs. HCL BigFix

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CA Asset Portfolio Management
Score 7.7 out of 10
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CA Asset Portfolio Management, now from Broadcom, aims to help users get more from IT asset investments.N/A
BigFix
Score 8.2 out of 10
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BigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
Pricing
CA Asset Portfolio ManagementHCL BigFix
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CA Asset Portfolio ManagementBigFix
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Features
CA Asset Portfolio ManagementHCL BigFix
IT Asset Management
Comparison of IT Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
CA Asset Portfolio Management
6.5
1 Ratings
16% below category average
HCL BigFix
-
Ratings
Software and hardware inventory tracking4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
License management4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset lifecycle monitoring8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
CA Asset Portfolio ManagementHCL BigFix
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
6.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
CA Asset Portfolio ManagementHCL BigFix
Likelihood to Recommend
Broadcom
Very well suited for a company that [needs] a true asset management process with a process of inventory purchasing.
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HCL Technologies
HCL BigFix is well-suited:
  1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
  2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
  3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
    However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
  4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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Pros
Broadcom
  • Tracking of asset through entire life cycle.
  • Updating of asset with mass change utility.
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HCL Technologies
  • Software inventory.
  • Patch deployment.
  • Patch review.
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Cons
Broadcom
  • Implementing with service catalog.
  • Common asset viewer.
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HCL Technologies
  • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
  • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
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Support Rating
Broadcom
Good tool just needs a few little tweaks and updates to make it better.
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HCL Technologies
Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
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Alternatives Considered
Broadcom
Too expensive and lacks a good user feel.
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HCL Technologies
We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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Return on Investment
Broadcom
  • Been able to refresh PCs with little effort.
  • Verify return of equipment.
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HCL Technologies
  • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
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