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    IBM Process Mining

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AIBM Process Mining is a solution that helps businesses of all sizes by improving visibility, efficiency, and compliance in business processes. IBM Process Mining creates a digital twin of an organization's processes by analyzing data from multiple systems. This creates a clear, real-time picture of how the organization's processes function, helping the user to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks. With process intelligence assisted by AI, it delivers prescriptive recommendations that align…

    $4,250

    per month per installation

    IBM Robotic Process Automation

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AIBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere is a robotic process automation solution combining business process management tools from IBM with Automation Anywhere's bots and automation capabilities.

    $840

    per month

    Pricing
    IBM Process MiningIBM Robotic Process Automation
    Editions & Modules
    IBM Process Mining via IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation SaaS
    $4,250
    per month per installation
    IBM Process Mining for Cloud Paks On-Premises
    $33,110
    per year per installation
    IBM Process Mining Standalone SaaS
    $51,000
    per year per installation
    IBM RPA On premises
    Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
    per month
    IBM RPA Software as a service (SaaS)
    Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Process MiningIBM Robotic Process Automation
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsUnlock process optimization with IBM Process Mining SaaS: 20GB of storage to manage your process data; 2 Business users and 1 Analyst user for seamless collaboration. Leverage IBM Process Mining On-Premises for full control and flexibility: 3 projects with up to 20 million events; 3 Business users and 1 Analyst user for efficient teamwork; 2 Task Mining Agents to uncover actionable insights from workflows.—
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    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    IBM Robotic Process Automation effectively optimized our operations by freeing employees from repetitive tasks, enabling efficient workflows.
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    68 Answers
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    User Ratings
    IBM Process MiningIBM Robotic Process Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (43 ratings)
    8.2
    (94 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (17 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.8
    (40 ratings)
    9.1
    (18 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Process MiningIBM Robotic Process Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    at real time use I found is easy to use. if your algorithms is up to the point then you can extract a strong data accOrding to your strategy .which required for your R&D.and after using process Mining we converted passive clients into active and now were delivering them best service.
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    IBM
    While it can be applied to various scenarios, its suitability can depend on the specific requirements of a given task or process. Here are some scenarios where IBM RPA is well-suited and scenarios where it may be less appropriate: Well suited: 1.Data Entry and Data Migration: RPA can efficiently automate data entry tasks, such as copying information from one system to another or migrating data between databases, reducing the risk of human error 2. Report Generation: RPA can generate routine reports by extracting data from various sources, formatting it, and delivering the reports to the relevant stakeholders, saving time and effort. 3. Email and Message Handling: RPA can help manage and categorize emails and messages, such as routing customer inquiries to the right department or processing routine email requests.Less suited for: 1. Cases where there is High Variability: RPA may struggle with tasks that have a high degree of variability, where each case is unique and difficult to standardize. 2. For Complex Decision-Making: RPA is rule-based and not designed for complex decision-making processes. It cannot replace the judgment and decision-making capabilities of humans. 3.Tasks Requiring Creativity: RPA is not suitable for tasks that require creativity, innovation, or problem-solving skills, as it operates based on predefined rules and logic.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • I like that problems are detected before they become serious, it is a relief for us to have software with a great daily impact on our system.
    • This software identifies bottlenecks very quickly.
    • Real-time monitoring prevents future problems from occurring and is quickly fixed.
    • Professional technical support team attentive to our needs.
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    • accessing local system
    • It was programmed to navigate to the web page requiring reCAPTCHA verification, locate the reCAPTCHA challenge, and generate a screenshot or other data to present to a user for manual input.
    • It was programmed to extract employee data from emails or forms, update the employee record in Workday, and send automated notifications.
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    Cons
    IBM
    • It is not software with good scalability, I do not see improvements in its very advanced constants in its updates.
    • The central structure of this tool has made it difficult to use.
    • Everything works as it should when it is implemented for the development of new projects.
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    IBM
    • Security and data privacy: IBM RPA may not have the strongest security features, which can leave sensitive data vulnerable to breaches or hacking.
    • Scalability: IBM RPA may not scale well to accommodate larger businesses and more complex processes, which can lead to performance issues and increased costs.
    • Customization: IBM RPA may not provide as much customization options as some users would like, making it difficult to tailor the software to specific business needs.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    I think it is the best process mining software that can currently exist, others are similar, but do not meet our expectations, we will use it for a long time, it is a system that makes us productive with minimal manual effort, the quality of the results they are amazing.
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    IBM
    By implementing IBM Robotic Process Automation, we realized that they are digital robots with a great impact on our manual tasks, generating good automation capabilities that are beneficial to the entire company.
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    Usability
    IBM
    The initial integration/configuration is complex and hence takes time. Once integrated it is very easy and nice to use. We can have the analytics with a very user-friendly dashboard. It provides detailed information which helps in finding causes and hence in improvement. I would say it is a very nice and user-friendly tool.
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    IBM
    IBM RPA is a very powerful tool, it has almost all the features that are necessary to build, implement and manage highly functional robots. The learning curve is very fast, so excellent skills are acquired. It is not necessary to have strong programming knowledge because its use is very easy. It is just drag and drop commands. By adding rules and logic, wonderful robots can be achieved.
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    We have received all the detailed documentation and requested information even on Friday evenings. The tutorials and examples are great for starting the implementation and optimizing it a long the way to the required custom internal needs. If needed, there is also the option to book a consultation with an IBM specialist which can recommend the proper processes of implementation.
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    IBM
    IBM has done a great job with enablement for the product. There is documentation for use-cases, development videos for beginners, and a community forum that has proven useful for getting started with the application. Although the resources cannot solve every problem a developer comes across, they have been very beneficial to our technical team.
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    Implementation Rating
    IBM
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    IBM
    I am main developer of the this implementation. I have faced many chanllenges in implementation as IBM RPA not provided direct commands to automate Excel. I enjoyed in finding solution and best approach for the implementation
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Identify automation opportunities, prioritize by impact and expected ROI, and fast-track implementation with automated RPA bot generation. IBM Process Mining helps us by identifying non-conformant cases to identify the root causes of deviations, stakeholders involved and impact on key performance indicators. Accelerate digital transformation and through data-driven insights we are able to make faster and more informed business decisions.
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    IBM
    I've always had excellent service and had no trouble communicating. It has aided in my understanding of how I can continue to use the bots. Reading peer assessments reveals that while IBM RPA demands a substantial initial financial commitment, it justifies its cost, unlike Blue Prism RPA, which does not.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • Disbursement and vendor payments are only two examples of the kind of routine processes that might benefit greatly from being automated.
    • IBM Process Mining has helped us better understand our consumers by revealing patterns of behavior that can be explained by the use of AI.
    • By automatically detecting, verifying, and bettering workflows, IBM Process Mining helps me locate inefficiencies and opportunities. That makes it simple to distribute assets where they will have the greatest impact, boosting return on investment.
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    IBM
    • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped save on cost and time as it is able to automate tasks that are repetitive and routine tasks.
    • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped us increase productivity. This is because it is able to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and speed.
    • It has enhanced compliance as it is able to automate compliance-related tasks. This has helped us improve our reputation.
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    ScreenShots

    IBM Process Mining Screenshots

    Screenshot of visualizations that provide analysis on process performance and the associated times and costs, used to automatically discover processes.Screenshot of a visualization that helps locate the best process performance in lead time and costs related to both standard and customized KPIs of running processes to understand where automation will make the biggest impact.Screenshot of analytics that compare a discovered process with a reference process model to locate deviations and their costs, frequency and root cause for targeted fixes.Screenshot of RPA Candidates, that recommends the activities to automated based on ROI and the desired automation level.Screenshot of a simulation comparing as-is and what-if processes to calculate ROI of automation initiatives.

    IBM Robotic Process Automation Screenshots

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