CloudPATH vs. IBM Aspera on Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CloudPATH
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
CSS Corp in Milpitas, California offers CloudPATH, the company's cloud migration platform and service supporting larger entities and enterprises in their migration of applications to a cloud based infrastructure.N/A
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
IBM Aspera on Cloud is an on-demand SaaS offering for global content transfer and exchange. It enables organizations to move large files and data sets securely and reliably across on-premises and multi-cloud environments at high speed. With Aspera on Cloud, organizations can store and access files and folders across multiple cloud-based and on-premises storage systems. Sharing among users is as simple as browsing or drag-and-drop — no matter where the files are stored — making…
$1.01
per month per GB transferred
Pricing
CloudPATHIBM Aspera on Cloud
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Pay as You Go
USD 1.01
per month per GB transferred
Essentials Edition
Starting at $250.20
per year
Standard Plus Edition
Starting at $7488
per year
Premium Edition
Contact Sales
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CloudPATHIBM Aspera on Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Ratings
CloudPATHIBM Aspera on Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.3
(34 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(21 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
1.0
(5 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
CloudPATHIBM Aspera on Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
CSS Corp
I have recommended it to our other US office locations. My recommendation is based on the benefit of managed enrollment, the ability to have multiple enrollment pathways and the added bonus of having a common platform across all of our corporate sites improving IT support, management and user familiarity with wireless device enrollment while at work.
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IBM
IBM Aspera on Cloud is a great tool for the ones who are looking for a tool which can transfer large datasets, backups, raw files etc., quickly. I think that it is well suited where data transfer at high speed is required and reliability is important. However, it can be less useful for smaller files or data transfer as it can be done with basic tools.
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Pros
CSS Corp
  • Self-service certificated enrollment process allows authorized users to authenticate and join the network.
  • We deploy multiple enrollment paths and scenarios based on the user and the device specifications.
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IBM
  • Unlike many others , IBM Aspera on Cloud has the ability to transfer large files even upto 100s of GB really quick . The transfers that used to take 5-6 hours or even sometimes failed after waiting that much of time with IMB same files only take like 30 minutes even over long distances .
  • Not only it transfers data fast , but IBM Aspera on Cloud on cloud also handles inturrpted transfers well even in case of disconnection or bad connection , the platform automatically resumes from where it got paused saving us a lot of time in starting over . This is huge advantage for large files for example when shifting database exports or large technical confirguration bundles from a remote office with bad connection , IBM Aspera on Cloud resumes automatically and dont have to start it over .
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Cons
CSS Corp
  • Enrollment for some mobile device platforms has been a constant struggle.
  • OS platform restriction is only possible via certificated enrollment process.
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IBM
  • Track upload/download usage OVERALL to know how much space is left
  • Track cloud storage overall to know how much space is left
  • More easily send single links to users for download, rather than full access (I know it is possible, but it is not intuitive)
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Likelihood to Renew
CSS Corp
We like when a product works and we don't have to look for alternate solutions, add network project change over downtime and retrain staff. Even the limitations (some devices don't enroll well) and recent licensing changes do not precipitate a change in our desire to continue with the product. The cloudpath support has provided clear alternatives for our issues and we are able to keep business going with minimal impact on staff and support
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IBM
1) It works. 2) Is is secure 3) It is fast It provides firms the ability to communicate with vendors other clients and new clients in a way that will help you grow your business. In our business, flies are getting larger larger and can hold companies back in their overall business goals.
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Usability
CSS Corp
No answers on this topic
IBM
The interface is very pleasing and so easy to use. I have never used a program that was so simple and so effective. Other programs have too many unnecessary features and make everything really daunting and then you just go elsewhere. IBM Aspera is perfect for easy transfers with minimal features.
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Reliability and Availability
CSS Corp
No answers on this topic
IBM
We never had an issue with the product. The product works and is always available.
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Performance
CSS Corp
No answers on this topic
IBM
Performance is great!
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Support Rating
CSS Corp
We have had to raise a lot of support tickets during our three years of service. We do get timely support on those tickets and there have only been a few issues which have had an extended troubleshooting time that might have exceeded our expected resolution timeframe.
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IBM
The support from IBM is fast and reliable. Very knowledgeable engineers provide you with the support on Aspera. We had a very good experience when opened tickets and we were able to get our issues resolved quickly. Most solutions are provided within a day so you can expect a quick turnaround time. Overall, the support has been very good.
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Implementation Rating
CSS Corp
No answers on this topic
IBM
The service provided by the authorized vendor was excellent. It was a good collaboration between the vendor IT team and internal IT team. They provided us with a timeline and we verified and approved that timeline. Daily stand ups and weekly meetups were conducted to update the internal team on progress. They were able to deliver all deliverables on time also, they conducted both alpha testing and beta version testing in time. Overall, they were able to complete the implementation in the given timeline.
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Alternatives Considered
CSS Corp
The pricing was better for us and that was our deciding factor in making the decision to go with CloudPATH. We did test both solutions in our pilot environment and while we liked the features of the Cisco solution and deploy other Cisco solutions and products the pricing was a significant factor in our decision process.
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IBM
These cloud storage products deliver sufficient space to store data and access and have an array of ways to transfer this data and keep it secure. IBM Aspera on Cloud focuses on the transfer and makes it a lot faster mainly due to its patented tech and altered UDP protocol. Since most of production code uses IBM services, it was natural to go with IBM Aspera on Cloud.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
CSS Corp
No answers on this topic
IBM
Very good pricing. A lot of value with this product. Great ROI.
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Scalability
CSS Corp
No answers on this topic
IBM
It is an outstanding product. It is proven and works well. IBM has thought of everything as the product works well and it can scale. I highly recomend this product.
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Return on Investment
CSS Corp
  • We have improved auditing of users accessing the network and on what devices.
  • We have greater control over access to our network, including the ability to restrict access during non-business hours.
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IBM
  • IBM Aspera has allowed us to scale our file-based deliveries to several terabytes across thousands of assets per month.
  • IBM Aspera has allowed us to deliver reliably without many issues, increasing operational efficiency.
  • IBM Aspera has allowed us to deliver materials on time, which has had a direct and positive impact on our content consumption.
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