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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DDMSPLUS

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AA distribution ERP software for office product dealers, used to manage an office products business and drive efficiency for both the online and brick-and-mortar locations arms of the company. DMSPLUS combines sales and service, commodity distribution, and project management into a single location, centralizing all critical functions of the business.N/A

    Jive

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AJive Software, part of the Aurea family of customer experience solutions, provides the gateway to an organization's most important assets – its knowledge and people. Jive's interactive intranet solution promises to connect people, information and ideas to help businesses outpace their competitors. The vendor says the product has more than 30 million users worldwide across every industry, and is consistently recognized as a leader by top analyst firms.N/A
    Pricing
    DDMSPLUSJive
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DDMSPLUSJive
    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
    DDMSPLUSJive
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    4.0
    2 Ratings
    61% below category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.7
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    5.3
    2 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Configuration Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of DDMSPLUS and Jive
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory Planning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    DDMSPLUSJive
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    HCL Connections
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
    HCL Connections
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DDMSPLUSJive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (37 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (17 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    6.1
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    6.9
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DDMSPLUSJive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ECI Software Solutions
    it seems to be able to handle multiple locations well. It has a good vpn connection. It makes working at home easy. The problem is it is still run on a dos system. They are removing it slowly, but not all aspects of DDMSPLUS are easy. In my experience, it is hard to get any types of reporting out of that system. For us, AP and payroll are impossible.
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    Aurea
    It's definitely worth considering Jive for the type of application we've developed i.e. a central shared repository for all employees to host and discuss information. I can't say I have ever used a superior tool, but they may exist. I'm just not sure I would want to use it exclusively for file hosting, though. It does integrate with various other tools, so perhaps it would be fine if used in conjunction with another tool for that purpose.
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    Pros
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Accounting
    • Order taking.
    • Credit card payments.
    Incentivized
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    Aurea
    • Individual design
    • Presence of Russian language (localization can be independently established)
    • You can configure several information tapes with different themes. One for work, the second for communication
    • A newly-arrived network user immediately receives a prepared block for beginners. After completing several game tasks, the user will receive the basics of using Jive.
    • There is a template for each scenario. There is even a template for planning R&D, and there are more than twenty of them.
    • Integrates with MS Office, Google Drive, Google Docs
    • There are all platforms (even Winphone and blackberry)
    • You can create forum threads
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    Cons
    ECI Software Solutions
    • it is based on a dos system so a new refresh would be nice
    • better order entry and history lookup
    • easier history lookup
    • easier end of month
    • an overall refresh
    Incentivized
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    Aurea
    • Search functionality is very weak
    • The information architecture and taxonomy doesnt allow for easy discoverability of content
    • It's hard to navigate the and find spaces/groups that I already know about
    • The main profile/interface does not allow easy access to key tasks or common tasks.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    There are always external factors that can impact this decision but currently, the Jive platform is maintaining its lead in the market place in this area. If the innovation in this space by Jive continues, then this number will remain high. Integration with other systems and adaptability to changes in the market or in client needs will also make this decision hard to predict more then 6 months into the future
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    Usability
    ECI Software Solutions
    For the most part, it's very functional and very useful.
    Incentivized
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    Aurea
    It was harder to use that expected. The admin needs to be code savvy to truly customize the system. And users need to trained on the system and the setup. Trainings and monitoring need to continue to enforce use.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    Uptime was OK. But there was one day that the system crashed for a whole day. Our company was unable to operate. And all the plugins to word/excel froze causing those systems to freeze.

    Jive posted a statement to the media saying all customers were up, but we were not.
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    Performance
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    The product worked as designed. It just didn't work for our needs.
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    Support Rating
    ECI Software Solutions
    There are a few people that are perfect ratings, but if you dont get one of them it is a little difficult to move forwards. [...], [...], [...], [...], [...]. If you talk to one of them your problems will be solved very quickly. The other support agents im not as familiar with but, in my opinion, some are good
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    Aurea
    They did an OK job when I needed them. Except for the one day the system went down. Jive pointed the finger at the hosting company, and the hosting company pointed the finger at Jive. No reliable information came to us.
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    Online Training
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    Jive online training is there. It is OK/average. I feel some other companies are doing better. It is not a piece that is required to have a successfully implementation, but it could be useful to improve it
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    Implementation Rating
    ECI Software Solutions
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    Aurea
    If I did this over, I would hire out the implementation. They know the best practices and could have guided us to make an easier to use setup.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    We had a Google phone number set up before and Jive was a lot better option than that. It is more consistent and can be configured much easier and with more advanced settings. Additionally, based on the pricing as well as working with the rep on our account, it was a perfect option for us
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Things like contracts under the master account only instead of having to carry them through to all departments would be a plus!
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    Aurea
    • reduce email traffic
    • reduce amount of files/documents scattered & lost across shared drives
    • increased discovery, awareness and interaction of historically more separated individuals & team functions across the organisation
    • from an IT perspective, we've benefited from improved IT operations (e.g. troubleshooting info shared and easily searched/found with all team members - such that even junior team members can solve technical problems outside of business hours, lessening the burden for standby/call-in for more senior team members)
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Jive Screenshots

    Screenshot of Jive's Interactive Intranet software provides a single platform for employee collaboration without complication.