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AppWorx Workload Automation pros and cons

Vendor: Broadcom
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

AppWorx Workload Automation automates back office and infrastructure procedures, integrating key business applications across multiple technology stacks.
Users can leverage an object-based approach with conditional logic and event-based scheduling for efficient task and process design.
Efficient workload management and process status reporting are key features, initially introduced as unique offerings.
AppWorx Workload Automation is platform-independent, operable on Windows, AWS, or Azure environments, not limited to Unix or Linux.
The automation capabilities have delivered a strong return on investment by reducing time spent on tasks previously managed manually, like batch job executions.

CONS

AppWorx Workload Automation is not scaling effectively as Broadcom is focusing on promoting new offerings.
Newer solutions have surpassed AppWorx Workload Automation in process automation and integration, such as Broadcom's Workload Automation suite.
The internal security model of AppWorx Workload Automation can be complex, particularly when configuring multiple user groups.
The solution does not support mainframe environments, restricting its use for organizations that still rely on these systems.
Negotiating licensing through third-party vendors has increased costs, and it is suggested that Broadcom should return to direct dealings with customers.
 

AppWorx Workload Automation Pros review quotes

AB
Jul 4, 2024
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.
Manali Zagade - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2024
The product's initial setup phase was easy.
RR
Dec 23, 2024
It allows for efficient workload management and reports on the status of processes, which was a unique feature when it was first introduced.
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it_user778701 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 26, 2017
The automated solution is the most valuable piece. Otherwise, we would have to be doing everything manually on every server.
reviewer2648778 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 11, 2025
Atomic Applications Manager is user-friendly and accommodates around 100 users who can monitor and run their jobs effectively.
reviewer2129313 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 17, 2023
We have a lot of nightly jobs that need to be run. Therefore, we perform a lot of calculations and processes during nighttime hours.
PR
Jul 18, 2018
It has improved my organization through automation of back office and infrastructure procedures, and by integrating and orchestrating key business applications spanning multiple technology stacks.
V(
Feb 24, 2023
The solution is very user friendly so anyone can use it.
MH
May 16, 2023
The most valuable features of AppWorx Workload Automation are simplicity and reliability. Additionally, they recently transformed the UI which is better.
reviewer1166826 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 5, 2020
Scheduling is a good feature.
 

AppWorx Workload Automation Cons review quotes

AB
Jul 4, 2024
The current setup process can be a bit much for users.
Manali Zagade - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2024
If there is a time out that happens at the tool's end, then we, as users of the product, are not able to login to the GUI.
RR
Dec 23, 2024
AppWorx Workload Automation does not support mainframe environments, which limits its use for larger and older organizations like ours that still rely on mainframes.
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it_user778701 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 26, 2017
It is not really scaling per say because they are not putting much into it. They are trying to push their new product.
reviewer2648778 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 11, 2025
Currently, I have switched to negotiating through third-party vendors for licensing, which has made it more expensive. Broadcom should address this by dealing directly with customers again.
reviewer2129313 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 17, 2023
We are looking for additional features that would allow us to call APIs and integrate the product with other tools more effectively.
PR
Jul 18, 2018
As a general process automation and integration tool, it has been superseded by other offerings, notably the Workload Automation suite.
V(
Feb 24, 2023
The graphical interface is pretty cool but not the best so it could use some improvement.
MH
May 16, 2023
The scalability could improve.
reviewer1166826 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 5, 2020
Reporting, forecasting and intelligence could be improved.