Clear Analytics vs. SAI360

Clear Analytics has almost all the features which are mostly required by the organizations for their data analytics and transformation activities. Clear Analytics is built on the support of a parallel query engine which makes it handle large volume requests and also provides optimized results. However, every solution has some limitations, Clear Analytics lacks advanced features such as Predictive Analytics which is a very demanding feature in the market as most organizations are adopting AI/ML automation for their businesses. Also, it needs to add a lot of advanced visualizations so that the user has the choice of selection. Overall a good solution to be recommended.

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The usage of ROAM, as well as the integration of external programmes through API and import functions, has almost reduced duplication of work. One thing to keep in mind is that your use cases must be very clear. There are a lot of SAI solutions, and their titles don't always correspond to what they actually perform.

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• Integrates directly with Power BI and Excel
• Helps wrangle, filter and visualize data
• Presentation of large data in a summarized manner

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• Customized unified design platform
• Modules that fit your organization
• Low technology involvement with information department.
• Built on foundational platforms some bidirectional in the ERM framework with TPRM contracts
• Single sign-on web-based applications

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• For Charts and Graphs , getting the Power Point Deck would be helpful. As of now we use the data from Excel Reports

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• Internal Quality Check. I think this is the most prominent area BWise should improve on. Currently they lack internal Quality Check/Review.
• Internal dialogue among employees. When various consultants are involved in the same project, their communication and updating each-other could be a bit stronger.
• Inclusion of content. The application could benefit considerably from including some out-of-the-box content (e.g. COSO principles, Risk catalogs, etc.).
• Risk Workshop functionality. This is one of the main functionalities that allows integration among different areas of an organization. However, it comes pretty much "take it or leave it"; it's almost not customizable.
• Consultants' transparency. When an organization requests a particular design of the application or solicits changes to such design, it would be great if BWise consultants could always and more thoroughly advise on the implications of these changes, design to the organization's strategic objectives and ultimate target.
• Product features. Application has room for improving its programming, e.g. providing internal checks when creating/answering an issue/finding (for instance, remedy implementation date cannot be before the recommendation response date or the recommendation creation date). Another example would be the possibility of automatic periodic followup (e.g. every 1 month until completion).

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BWIse is very flexible, and an affordable GRC tool.

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I have really enjoyed working with Clear Analytics. This platform has contributed to increased production and reliable data control processes. It has flexible user interface that can be operated by any organization member. Reports are shared on simple and transparent way in the dashboard for easy access. Data analytics from all departments have created manageable working environment that have increased production.

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Overall it is a very versatile system that does help to keep our processes automated and secure. We are able to streamline our day to day activities.

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Clear Analytics has very good team members in Consulting as well as in Customer Support. The support agents are capable of providing the required resolution of your queries in a timeline provides. They have a clear understanding of the product and its features, and they are friendly in nature. However, for some advanced or level 2/3-based queries, they required some more time to respond, which is ok.

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BWise support is knowledgeable and responsive. Bug fixes and development are also timely and ongoing.

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The main issues were managing the internal conflicts and competing objectives, rather than the capability and implementation of BWise itself.

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We didn’t choose this software because we found it didn’t adjust to what we really needed to do as a small business.

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Wasn't personally involved in the vendor selection process. I am aware that one of the main drivers for selecting BWise was cost (I believe BWise total project cost was several times lower than MetricStream's).

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• Super useful to get started immediately
• Didn't have to rely on migrating data
• Easy to add members
• Easy to learn and build charts

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• The system is costly for the initial setup
• Does help to mitigate risk and keep the vendors and internal departments from becoming non-compliant.
• One license for all users
• Easy to manage employee's security access

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