Great Automation and Scheduling Tool
March 14, 2023
Great Automation and Scheduling Tool
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with JAMS
We currently use JAMS as part of our Automation as an alternative to Windows Task Scheduler or other internal Job Processing software.
In general it it used as a scheduling tool for processes we need to run at regular intervals along with executing Jobs or processes that are conditional based for example file watch trigger or specific time/date triggers etc
In general it it used as a scheduling tool for processes we need to run at regular intervals along with executing Jobs or processes that are conditional based for example file watch trigger or specific time/date triggers etc
Pros
- Scheduled Tasks
- Trigger or Conditional based execution
- Workload Automation
- Scalability
Cons
- Some of the Example jobs are harder to convert to Use - for example a workflow
- The documentation - Although the Support Team are super, they are fast and accurate with questions on live chat or email, but I don't feel it would be appropriate to ask questions on setting up a job from scratch.
- Reduced Man hours
- Productivity benefits
- Monitoring benefits
- Speed and accuracy improvements
JAMS is easier to use, provides more features and was easier to manage form a central location. simple features in JAMS were missing from VisualCron such as a projected daily schedule.
The install setup with a client and agents was better suited for us too
The install setup with a client and agents was better suited for us too
Do you think JAMS delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with JAMS's feature set?
Yes
Did JAMS live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of JAMS go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy JAMS again?
Yes
JAMS Feature Ratings
Using JAMS
10 - Operations and Support team
10 - Depending on what you count as support, We have people who setup jobs and people who maintain installs and servers
- Scheduling
- Automation
- Monitoring
- To connect with our internal tools
- Replacement for Tasks not originally intended
- Further Automation
- Integration with other parts of Job
Evaluating JAMS and Competitors
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Prior Experience with the Product
We had looked at alternatives at a lower price when we required more Jobs as we grow.
The most likely competitor had a much much higher number of Jobs for a lower cost but the features it was missing in the end meant for now we remained with JAMS for our operations
The most likely competitor had a much much higher number of Jobs for a lower cost but the features it was missing in the end meant for now we remained with JAMS for our operations
When it comes round again we will consider the number of Jobs vs Features as the main priority
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