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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ibi WebFOCUS

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe ibi™ WebFOCUS® product is an enterprise business intelligence and analytics solution equipped with data management, visual discovery, predictive analytics, and visualizations. Combining these capabilities and data science in one unified containerized platform, the WebFOCUS® solution can be used to make data-driven decisions across the enterprise and provide reports, dashboards, and customer-facing applications at scale.N/A

    Microsoft Power Automate

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Power Automate is an advanced automation platform offering a range of features, including AI-powered automation, robotic process automation (RPA), business process automation (BPA), digital process automation (DPA), and process/task mining. The platform aims to empower organizations to securely automate their operations at scale by leveraging low-code and AI technologies.

    $15

    per month per user

    Pricing
    ibi WebFOCUSMicrosoft Power Automate
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Power Automate Premium
    $15
    per month per user
    Power Automate Process
    $150
    per month per bot
    Hosted RPA add-on
    $215
    per month per bot
    Process Mining add-on
    $5,000
    per month per tenant
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ibi WebFOCUSMicrosoft Power Automate
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ibi WebFOCUSMicrosoft Power Automate
    Considered Both Products
    Cloud Software Group
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Would buy again
    78 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    75 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    78 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    51 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    58 Answers
    Features
    ibi WebFOCUSMicrosoft Power Automate
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of ibi WebFOCUS and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
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    Ratings
    Pixel Perfect reports7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards9.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates7.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of ibi WebFOCUS and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    9.3
    13 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
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    Ratings
    Drill-down analysis8.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities10.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration10.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of ibi WebFOCUS and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    8.2
    11 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
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    Ratings
    Publish to Web10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to PDF8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Versioning6.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of ibi WebFOCUS and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    6.3
    10 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
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    Ratings
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)6.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics6.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of ibi WebFOCUS and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    9.0
    11 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
    -
    Ratings
    Multi-User Support (named login)8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of ibi WebFOCUS and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    5.9
    11 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
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    Responsive Design for Web Access9.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application3.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
    Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of ibi WebFOCUS and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
    -
    Ratings
    REST API10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Javascript API8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    iFrames8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Themeable User Interface (UI)8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable Platform (Open Source)9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ibi WebFOCUSMicrosoft Power Automate
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (16 ratings)
    8.6
    (89 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (5 ratings)
    9.3
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.9
    (12 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (39 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    8.4
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Data Sources
    9.4
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ibi WebFOCUSMicrosoft Power Automate
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cloud Software Group
    I would less recommend it because it looks like IBI is receding a bit from the European market. I would not be certain for future support. Knowledge in the market in western Europe is limited Functional wise the application suits almost all situations. I would for sure recommend it purely based on its capabilities
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    Microsoft
    Very useful RPA tools for automating processes with minimal coding and drag-and-drop functionality, with a wide variety of triggers, including scheduled time-based triggers and activity-based triggers, such as modifying a file/list in SharePoint to run a Power Automate flow. Very easy-to-use UI with native integration with every Microsoft product, and a very low automation failure rate for deployed workflows.
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    Pros
    Cloud Software Group
    • One thing that has always been good at WebFOCUS is how they interact with the customer on items. They take suggestions and implement them. In addition technical support is timely and very detailed.
    • I think they keep up with and lead in implementing new technologies in the BI space. One case of this are the ability for user to create their own easy dashboard using the green plus buttons. Also the ability to link d3 into and have the ability to implement new types of graphs is nice.
    • I have been to a spoke at one of their user conferences and they are worth going to. In addition to all of the great seminars the interaction you get with vendors and other users is key in the growth of your knowledge. I've learned so much for my time at these conferences.
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    Microsoft
    • Sending confirmation email to clients and user once the flow is triggered.
    • Fetching or Dumping files from one location to another if the flow is triggered.
    • Schedule flow helps to send alerts and triggers the flow at a specific interval of time to carry out the required task.
    • Power Automate also be used to convert any file format to a specific file format and save it to the required location
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    Cons
    Cloud Software Group
    • The newest versions of WebFOCUS have an unnecessarily complicated security layout that makes configuration difficult to accomplish without bringing in the vendor for installs.
    • This software tries to cover too many bases allowing you to switch from writing code manually to creating reports using only GUI tools. This sometimes complicates screens and functionality where the two methods don't always work well together. -though its nice to have the choice.
    • The sales force is not as top notch as many software companies
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    Microsoft
    • Steep learning curve.
    • It can be slow to develop simple solutions compared to other automation platforms such as Smarsheet.
    • Troubleshooting and developing can be frustrating without proper access to edit the code directly.
    • Only able to edit through the GUI and with expressions.
    • Many ways to do the same thing can be frustrating when you need to rework your flow.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cloud Software Group
    This software is deeply engrained with my organization and has become a tool that would not easily be replaced without spending more money and resources to get the same results. License cost is comparable to other report writing tools and the capabilities are greater than the competition without having to buy multiple apps to do the same thing.
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    Microsoft
    The tool is very useful when used with its various native connectors, taking great advantage of the integration between the components and systems of the Office365 universe. However, its cost is still high, and automation using more advanced components containing AI resources becomes unfeasible for some companies. Due to the financial crisis that many companies are currently experiencing, investment in automation systems or tools is taking a back seat.
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    Usability
    Cloud Software Group
    Best BI tool/product I have used. The others don't compare overall. Some can look fancier, but when you actually use them with large data and data from numerous systems/sources that is where most of the competition falls away. I also don't like downtime. I have basically none for a large user base with WebFocus. Even SAP Crystal Reports went down for 4 days once - 4 days because the admin password got locked out due to a glitch and we had zero reports for 4 days. WebFocus has never had more than a few minutes of downtime. It's like a tank that just keeps rolling. There is no other choice for reliable BI.
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    Microsoft
    Power Automate features a clean and intuitive user interface that allows users to create, manage, and monitor workflows easily. The UI is designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical users, with drag-and-drop functionality for building workflows. Power Automate supports integration with a wide range of Microsoft and third-party applications. This flexibility in integration allows users to automate workflows across various systems, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cloud Software Group
    Tracking availability formally for almost two years and we are at 99.8%
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Cloud Software Group
    They have extremely knowledgeable techs that I have worked with over the years. Some have actually become really good friends of mine. I see them often at local user groups and when we show them how we are using their tools to save millions of dollars throughout the company
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    Microsoft
    both Community support and Microsoft official support typically respond to (and resolve) reported issues in a VERY expedient manner, usually going above and beyond for education and bugfixing. I have been thoroughly impressed with the level of support I had been provided in the past.
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    In-Person Training
    Cloud Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    after reviewing the main features of Power Automate, the Microsoft trainer focused on some of our real life use cases implementation, from simple to more advanced.
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    Online Training
    Cloud Software Group
    It's hit and miss, the last class was overcrowded and people were having trouble connecting which took up much of the time. Instructors vary
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    Microsoft
    although it was productive, it is more difficult to stay focused and in a 7 hours a day online training (including screen share issues and the fact that the trainer just can't precisely show the exact location of your mistake)
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    Implementation Rating
    Cloud Software Group
    Plan ahead on what data will be accessible and the type of security required on the database and if you will want to use security that is built into the software. It is worth consulting with the vendor on what your plan is and how they recommend you proceed in order to get results you are happy with.
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    Microsoft
    Overall, our experience implementing Microsoft Power Automate has been positive, with a relatively low barrier to entry and a fast time-to-value—especially because it integrates natively with Microsoft 365, which we were already using extensively. With Respect to migration, I had a very good experience where existing workflows were reviewed and simplified. Unnecessary steps were removed. Business rules were reimplemented using Power Automate logic. We migrated Approval workflows, email-based notifications, SharePoint-centric processes, and simple integrations.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cloud Software Group
    Webfocus handles the side of our business that is involved with our catalogs. Our catalogs is a huge revenue driver for us and this tool has been extremely useful with planning feature catalogs. Tableau is used more for marketing and merchandising purchases since we can filter data based on website sales.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Power Automate is worlds ahead of Zapier in so many ways. The looping, DOM access, and flow controls are much better. I feel that accessing different data within previous connectors used in a flow is much easier in Microsoft Power Automate as well. The custom connector creation process is a lot more pleasant in Microsoft Power Automate. The DateTime data type is handles MUCH better in Microsoft Power Automate, which is reason enough to use it.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Cloud Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    I have not done any participations
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    Professional Services
    Cloud Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft's professional services provide hands-on support throughout the implementation lifecycle of Power Automate.This includes initial setup, configuration, integration with existing systems, testing, and deployment. They ensure that workflows are correctly designed, optimized for performance, and aligned with security best practices.
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    Return on Investment
    Cloud Software Group
    • We are not yet a success story. Though we've been implementing WebFOCUS for over a year, we have very few products in our Production portal. Of course, this is not all the responsibility of Information Builders, but we were ill-advised by our 'training coordinator' in our training of staff and coming up to speed with the tools has been very slow.
    • Once skilled analysts and professional IT staff achieve a grasp of the products, they are able to very quickly create polished and well-received products.
    • The DW/BI project has helped us to establish standards and protocols of communication that will allow us to more quickly meet knowledge transfer requirements
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    Microsoft
    • You can automate a lot of process very easy like automatic mails for status updates and such. This will save a lot of time and is more accurate, faster and up-to-date than a user can be.
    • Task approval is centralized and automatic reminders save us a lot of time.
    • The ROI is good if you have a lot of use cases and things to automate
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