AppWorx Workload Automation Reviews

Name: AppWorx Workload Automation
Brand: Broadcom
Rating: 4.1 (10 reviews)

4.1 out of 5

10 reviews
90% willing to recommend

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What is AppWorx Workload Automation?

AppWorx Workload Automation automates your Ellucian’s Banner or Fiserv DNA processing. This innovative, best-in-class task scheduling solution accelerates your processing, provides visibility and control over business processes, and mitigates risk in both environments.

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AppWorx Workload Automation is the #15 ranked solution in top Workload Automation solutions. PeerSpot users give AppWorx Workload Automation an average rating of 8.2 out of 10. Based on the analysis of the 10 most recent AppWorx Workload Automation reviews, the overall sentiment is positive, with a sentiment score of 7.2. AppWorx Workload Automation is most commonly compared to Control-M: AppWorx Workload Automation vs Control-M. AppWorx Workload Automation is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 69% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 22% of all views.

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Manali Zagade

Senior Information Technology Specialist at Gen

My company is satisfied with the functionalities offered by AppWorx Workload Automation. My company and my manager decided to switch from AppWorx Workload Automation to another product, so it is a decision coming from upper management, and I have been assigned the task of creating an analysis report of the tools available in the market. My company did not do any process automations with the tool. My company is just monitoring whatever existing jobs are there in our environment. If we are getting any requirements from our company's IT team, we create those jobs in the tool. The product does support our industry's standard compliances. My company does not currently have any requirements for using AI. We just want to migrate our existing infrastructure into a new tool. The tool's scope is very limited for our company. I would definitely recommend the product to others since it is a stable solution. The issue that I faced in my company with the product is one of the major drawbacks of the product that AppWorx needs to look into because if you are not able to log in, then it could escalate as a big issue in the organization. GUI-wise, there are no such issues with the product, and the configuration is visible. Considering that the product needs to work on the graphical representation area, I rate the tool a seven out of ten.

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Roger-Rodriguez

IT Infrastructure Manager with 10,001+ employees

AppWorx Workload Automation's simplicity and powerful functionality are its most valuable features for us. It allows for efficient workload management and reports on the status of processes, which was a unique feature when it was first introduced. The tool now supports complex job streams and is relatively easy for operators and developers to learn. It has great error-handling capabilities and can perform actions like opening tickets for support teams. Despite being easy to use, the tool offers high availability and redundancy features, which we have not utilized in our organization but add to the product's capabilities.

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Aishwary Bhardwaj

Appworx Admin at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

First of all, AppWorx isn't limited to Unix or Linux. We can set it up in Windows, AWS, or Azure environments. It's not dependent on any one particular environment. There are many internal features in AppWorx. For example, there are agents on different servers. Users can have multiple applications and teams, like 10 to 20 applications teams, to run their jobs and chains running on the same master. Previously, this wasn't possible, but now many users can deploy the App Engine jobs simultaneously. It can run thousands of jobs in a day. Users can choose to share the master or use it independently, which makes handling it very easy. In short, it's easy to handle. AppWorx leverages AI to improve automation: We have SOAP agents, also known as AI tools. We create jobs and chains and link them to an AI tool. The triggers happen on our end, but the automation, the workload for which those tools were created, is reflected at the application site. For example, if they want to move a shipment from plant 'A' to plant 'B', it's done systematically and automatically with the help of AI linked with AppWorx, without manual intervention. It's done securely, with no manual intervention that could breach the privacy of the application or its users.

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AppWorx Workload Automation mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of AppWorx Workload Automation in the Workload Automation category stands at 1.5%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerAnalyst reports

Type	Title	Date
Category	Workload Automation	Jan 11, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Jan 11, 2025	Download
Comparison	AppWorx Workload Automation vs Control-M	Jan 11, 2025	Download
Comparison	AppWorx Workload Automation vs Redwood RunMyJobs	Jan 11, 2025	Download
Comparison	AppWorx Workload Automation vs Automic Automation	Jan 11, 2025	Download

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Control-M	4.4	26.5%	98%	118 interviews Add to research
AutoSys Workload Automation	4.2	15.5%	95%	79 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Automation, scheduling, and simplicity are key attributes of AppWorx Workload Automation. It supports task design with an object-based, event-driven approach enabling adaptive processes. Its UI is improved yet could use enhancements. Users benefit from flexibility across environments like Windows, AWS, and Azure. AppWorx handles thousands of jobs daily with AI integration, ensuring secure operations. High availability and error-handling features aid efficiency while facilitating complex job streams and process reporting.

"AppWorx Workload Automation's simplicity and powerful functionality are its most valuable features for us."
"It allows for efficient workload management and reports on the status of processes, which was a unique feature when it was first introduced."
"AppWorx isn't limited to Unix or Linux. We can set it up in Windows, AWS, or Azure environments. It's not dependent on any one particular environment."

Room for Improvement

AppWorx Workload Automation requires improvements in areas such as user interface modernization, security model complexity, and Active Directory integration. Limitations in compliance features and difficulty with scalability and setup processes are also noted. Reporting, forecasting, artificial intelligence integration, and mainframe support need enhancements. Time out issues hinder user login, and users desire features for better API integration and simplified deployment.

"AppWorx Workload Automation does not support mainframe environments, which limits its use for larger and older organizations like ours that still rely on mainframes."
"AppWorx Workload Automation does not support mainframe environments, which limits its use for larger and older organizations like ours that still rely on mainframes."
"The current setup process can be a bit much for users."

Pricing

Enterprise users find AppWorx Workload Automation's licensing options straightforward and fair. While some consider the pricing expensive, particularly for annual licenses, others appreciate its cost efficiency and high availability. The cost model is based on the number of orchestrated systems used. Satisfaction varies, with some planning to switch due to pricing concerns, yet experiencing overall satisfaction without major complaints. Licensing adjustments may be necessary due to departmental changes.

"The cost model is based on the number of orchestrated systems used."
"The price for annual licenses is a bit expensive so pricing is rated a two out of ten."
"We are satisfied with the pricing."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily utilize AppWorx Workload Automation for process automation, orchestration, compliance, and scheduling of batch jobs, applications, and data warehouse tasks. It supports users in managing electronic automations both on-premises and in the cloud, enabling monitoring, scheduling, and job creation based on company needs. Used as a distributed platform job scheduler, it efficiently sets up complex job streams and is cloud-compatible, aiding in revenue generation and fund management in retail and higher education sectors.

Service and Support

AppWorx Workload Automation customer service and support receive high praise. Users mention consistent assistance with 95% of inquiries resolved, while offering ideas for unresolved queries. Some haven't needed assistance, while others rate support ten out of ten, describing it as brilliant. A few encountered issues with vendor agreements, leading them to switch. Broadcom’s technical support is noted for being reliable and available 24/7, with significant improvement observed over time.

Deployment

Many users found AppWorx Workload Automation's initial setup straightforward and manageable. Some noted the need for administrator access, while others mentioned easy deployment on Linux or Windows. Installation time varied from a few days to several months, often requiring teamwork. Helpful documentation aids in setup. Those experienced with the technology found it uncomplicated. Maintenance is necessary to ensure optimal performance, and integration with tools like Splunk and Dynatrace was mentioned.

Scalability

AppWorx Workload Automation is regarded as scalable by multiple teams but lacks features like Kubernetes. There's feedback on its outdated status compared to newer tools. While some report smooth scaling without issues, others suggest room for improvement, ranking it moderately high. Usage varies, with participants from different regions and roles using AppWorx with diverse experiences. Some teams haven't expanded yet, indicating it's suitable for their current scope but not fully explored for larger scaling.

Stability

AppWorx Workload Automation is generally stable, with users noting its robustness and long-standing history. Recent versions have improved, although there's room for enhancement. Some users rate stability ten out of ten, while others give it seven. Connectivity issues, often server-related, can affect performance briefly but are not attributed to AppWorx. Users have experienced minimal issues, citing stability as a primary reason for not enabling extra redundancy features. Most users find it a reliable choice.

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Learn more about AppWorx Workload Automation

AppWorx Workload Automation Can:

Automate banner processes without writing scripts
Automate testing
Document process flows and procedures
Maintain a history and audit trail of production runs
Automate migration from development to test to production environments
Reduce training
Eliminate human errors associated with manual tasks

Benefits of AppWorx Workload Automation For Your Ellucian’s Banner

Automate recurring business processes, such as administration and record-keeping, while complying with state and federal reporting requirements.
Batch jobs are processed accurately.
If there are any inconsistencies or job failures, Automic for Banner immediately sends email notifications to the appropriate personnel.
Significantly improve your return on investment.
Automating batch processing and report generation.
Eliminating server overload by using a combination of features (AppWorx provides queues to control the number of jobs that can be submitted to a server at any given time, can spot duplicate runs of the same reports, and can delay impromptu reports submitted by individuals until all regularly scheduled reports are processed, etc.).
Eliminates the need for developers to write shell, PERL, or batch scripts to automate scheduling.
Automatically keeps a history of every job run, the parameters that were used, and the output generated at each step. These records are readily available for viewing online and can be printed for reference.
Export and import utilities make migration an error-free, repeatable process. Database logins, printers, and libraries can be mapped when you are moving process flows to a new environment. Mapping eliminates potentially erroneous code changes.

Benefits of AppWorx Workload Automation For Your Fiserv DNA Processing

Run DNA jobs directly, eliminating the need to copy and release queues for each batch cycle.
Automatically run DNA jobs at the optimum time using sophisticated scheduling.
Run multiple DNA jobs at the same time in parallel from one batch station.
Eliminate potential data entry errors by automatically retrieving parameters from your enterprise databases.
Automatically check the results from one step to ensure data integrity before continuing to the next step.
Alert production analysts to problems the instant they occur.
Coordinate processing steps across all software applications.
Automatically distribute output files to vendors.
Perform all operations from one GUI client.

Reviews from Real Users

“The most valuable feature for me is the scheduling,” says an enterprise application architect at a retailer who has been using the solution for close to 10 years.

A manager at a tech services company adds that “The interface is good. The compliance-related features are very good.”

AppWorx Workload Automation was previously known as CA Automic Applications Manager .