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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DocuWare

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ADocuWare’s document management software delivers digital workflow and document control to boost productivity without the need for IT resources. Its cloud and on-premises products are presented as a best-fit solution for companies seeking to digitize, automate and transform key processes. DocuWare is headquartered in New Windsor, NY, and their solution is presented as a DCM, or lightweight ECM.

    $300

    per month

    IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) is an integrated suite for managing requirements, engineering work, system and software models, and verification activities across complex product-development programs. It is used by systems engineers, software teams, test organizations, project managers, and compliance teams in industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, medical devices, and public infrastructure.N/A
    Pricing
    DocuWareIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management
    Editions & Modules
    Base
    $300
    per month
    Enterprise
    1,500
    per month
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    Free Trial
    YesNo
    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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    User Ratings
    DocuWareIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    3.0
    (22 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    4.0
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    DocuWareIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DocuWare
    We currently have a scenario where we print 1,000 documents per month, one for each resident. Because of DocuWare's ability to process barcodes, we dump that pdf to DocuWare and it files it into each resident's account. We then run scripting to add each of those documents to our cloud-based property management software. Saves having to process one document at a time per resident.
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    IBM
    The software is robust enough to handle highly complex software development or other product development and can be used well beyond the range to do what a client needs. However, because of the inability to hold its users to proper best practices, things can get wildly out of hand and cascade over the years, creating unnecessary technical debt. The system has a lot of usable features, but they don't funnel users toward the correct processes and practices.
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    Pros
    DocuWare
    • OCR is very good
    • Support
    • Ease of use
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    IBM
    • Open Services supporting Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC).
    • Required definition management and managed capabilities enabling.
    • Rational DOORS Web Access for local on the test field presence.
    • On-sites established reporting system.
    • Approved linking requirements to test plans
    • Engineering Requirements Management DOORS traces requirements thereby eliminates manually processes and spreadsheets, for improved productivity.
    • Returns the investment efficiently.
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    Cons
    DocuWare
    • No active directory integration, this doubles up user management.
    • No Outlook integration. Would be nice to be able to interact with Docuware from email.
    • No mobile application. We have many remote users that would benefit from this.
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    IBM
    • I feel like it is too heavy sometimes and updating is not very straight forward. For example, if I want to change an incident ticket (IN) to a service request (SR) and add some comment for the change, I have to first change the IN to SR, then click refresh which takes a few seconds, then add a comment. If I forget the refresh step, my comment will be discarded without warning like my ticket is not in the latest status. This also happens when somebody else changes the ticket during my edit as I can not lock the ticket exclusively.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DocuWare
    Docuware has become a vital part of our organization.
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    IBM
    At the moment we are required by contract to continue to use the IBM DOORS software for our current client. Given that it can be expensive, if we were to use it after our current client's needs were met, we would have to secure other projects in order to justify the continued use of the software.
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    Usability
    DocuWare
    Fairly intuitive for average users.
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    IBM
    The UI is terrible and not intuitive. Users need training in order to complete tasks. Much like SAP, it's not the clearest tool. The tracing feature is especially complicated because you must write the scripts yourself. There is a learning curve. Also, even the setup, installation, and logging in each time takes a considerable amount of time.
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    Support Rating
    DocuWare
    We use a third-party company to assist in the support process, and they have been great to work with. Quick turn around on issues and almost immediate communication concerning support tickets. They are more than willing to consult with our IT partners as well, which is a must for our business.
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    IBM
    It does a basic job and has the potential to complete some robust reporting tasks, however, it really is a clunky piece of software with a terrible user interface that makes using it routinely quite unpleasant. Many of our legacy and maintenance projects still use DOORS but our department and company use many alternatives and are looking for better tools.
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    Implementation Rating
    DocuWare
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    No problems
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    Alternatives Considered
    DocuWare
    Managing documents and processes are very similar. The added value of Docuware Cloud is seen in the administrative management and the investment cost.
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    IBM
    It was easier to do all the change management-related activities, even configurations were handled very effectively. New process definitions and initiatives made it easier for better project deliverables. Effective resource allocations and better reporting and defect management. The overall cost of the tool is great too and well within budget.
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    Return on Investment
    DocuWare
    • Allowed us to do multiple hours less data entry per client/per week.
    • ROI very quickly.
    • Package is customizable so you can scale as needed.
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    IBM
    • It's part of CLM suite so it can be used to manage the whole lifecycle with tight integration with development module (Rational Team Concert) and quality module (Rational Quality Manager).
    • Comprehensive reports and dashboards provide better visibility.
    • License cost is on higher side.
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