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BMC Remedy vs VMware Service Manager [EOL] comparison

BMC and VMware are both solutions in the IT Asset Management category. Additionally, 90% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of VMware users who would recommend it.
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We performed a comparison between BMC Remedy and VMware Service Manager [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Remedy
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (3rd), License Management (1st)
VMware Service Manager [EOL]
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Ameet Darole - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers automation, orchestration, service level management but lacks AI-based rules
BMC Helix is the upgraded version and incorporates many new ways of working for service operations. It's a significant improvement. Helix offers analytics, AI-based rules, a smart digital console, and workflow management. Remedy doesn't have these features. That's a significant difference. BMC Helix seems to be a strong competitor to ServiceNow, while Remedy wasn't at the same level.
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Mizanur-Rahman - PeerSpot reviewer
We don't have any issues if the node fails
We have installed a physical server for failover. We need to configure cluster on everything. But with VMware, we do not need to cluster. We get automatically seven physical nodes failover. If one fails we have no issues. We will then have six nodes. We can handle all these applications or resources.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"You can develop plugins in different languages, and the workflows can be easily developed depending on the user's needs."
"The solution offers some very good features."
"The toolset is mature, easily integrable with various technologies due to its maturity, and has great scalability."
"It includes features for automation, such as smart reporting capabilities."
"It has a good peer sharing module."
"The solution helps us manage, escalate, and solve incidents."
"This product is good because it allows us to receive proper responses to business emails anywhere and anytime. It helps in effective communication with employees. The solution is stable. The product is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward. I recommend BMC Remedy, especially for its automation capabilities."
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"We have installed a physical server for failover. We need to configure cluster on everything. But with VMware, we do not need to cluster. We get automatically seven physical nodes failover. If one fails we have no issues."
"All of the features are very suitable for us. It is also a stable solution."
"It provides us with improved maintenance cycles."
 

Cons

"The upgrade process could be better. It would be a good improvement."
"However, from a stability perspective, we sometimes had issues, like running out of resources, maxing out, database issues, and the server freezing out and functioning at fifty percent."
"If a user isn't using an out-of-the-box configuration, it can get a bit complex."
"In BMC Remedy, integration is a problem and even APIs are not available."
"The tool can be expensive for mid-market businesses, making it an area that can be considered for improvement by BMC Remedy."
"BMC Remedy Asset Management could improve by adding intuitive dashboards."
"The initial setup of BMC Remedy Asset Management was complex."
"Areas for improvement include lack of vision, lack of industry-specific solutions, limited workflows compared to ServiceNow, and being restricted to a purely IT perspective, which limits their addressable market."
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"It needs to improve user roles and access rights."
"Not a ten because the price is high."
"Its automation feature needs improvement. They can include the vRealize Automation feature in this solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is in-between. It's not too cheap, and it's not too expensive. For a large organization, it's worth it. But for a smaller one, it might be a bit costly."
"It is an expensive tool."
"Pricing is expensive compared to lower-end solutions, but it's on par with ServiceNow."
"With the product, you can either go for a yearly or a perpetual licensing model."
"I find the pricing to be reasonable."
"The pricing is on the expensive side."
"The tool is expensive."
"The licensing model of BMC Remedy Asset Management should improve. It is expensive and it is difficult to understand."
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"The price depends on different enterprises. As compared to Citrix, VMware is reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
49%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
6%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BMC Remedy Asset Management?
Maybe the network automation aspects need improvement. They should have adopted cloud technology earlier. Also, improvements in pricing, particularly the licensing models, which weren't dynamic and...
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What is your primary use case for BMC Remedy Asset Management?
In the case I was involved with, the customers appreciated the user-friendliness and the integration capabilities of BMC Remedy.
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What do you like most about BMC Remedy Asset Management?
The service management features are beneficial – very good.
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Remedy Asset Management
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Overview

BMC Remedy Asset Management 9 provides complete lifecycle management of your IT assets, from procurement to end-of-life, giving full visibility into ownership, deployment, state, context, and cost of ownership and operation.

Seamless integration with Remedy Service Management aligns ITAM to day-to-day business processes. Integration to the BMC Atrium CMDB enables IT assets to be managed from legacy hardware through to the public cloud and Internet of Things. BMC Remedy Asset Management combines financial, contractual, and IT data to provide complete visibility over your assets.

  • Asset costing: Track depreciation over time.
  • Compliance: Software licenses management helps you avoid audit costs.
  • Contract management: Proactively identify contract infringements and purchasing opportunities.
  • Asset tracking: Know where your assets are located, who’s using them, and how many there are.
  • Effective change: Make informed decisions about IT changes.
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VMware Service Manager automates IT Service Management by providing a powerful workflow engine to drive IT Service processes.

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Sample Customers

Scripps Networks
Seventy Seven Energy Inc., Symantec, KBC, Vodafone, Region Hovedstaden, Bank Audi, Hewlett-Packard, BT Global Services, Edogawa City Council, HDFC Bank Limited, Bank Al Bilad, ABN AMRO N.V. Singapore, Savvis, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, SAP AG, Fundaments, T-Systems
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