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We performed a comparison between Clarity SM and IBM Maximo based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The fact that it aligns very well with ITIL. I think that's probably one of my favorite things about it, because it's following up a general best practice for service management.""We can search open and closed cases to find what we have done in other incidents.""The new xFlow interface that was introduced for Level 1 analysts really helps the them to achieve the best and fastest result for their users/customers.""The initial setup is pretty straightforward.""The tool itself is valuable as a result of all its features combined. Therefore, I have found that there is no feature more valuable than another.""Logging every action in Service Desk Manager (SDM).""It is the most stable product in the market.""As of late, I really like the BI functions."

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"​Maximo is very stable. We really do not have problem with stability.​""We were able to scale perfectly.​""The large range of configurability of the product is great, since everyone has a different way of doing things.""We can manage, organize, and track incidents, claims, jobs, tasks, preventive and corrective maintenance, locations, and assets.""The most valuable features are the ability to create work orders and preventative maintenance.""IBM Maximo is a very strong and powerful tool in the market…Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""Reliable, very configurable, and it's all integrated in the same database.""The incident management feature is good because it allows you to keep track of and classify issues."

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Cons
"We would like more information about all the configurations that we have on our infrastructure side.""The cost of this solution is too high, which is why we're leaving.""We would like the CMDB to be populated automatically. At the moment, everything is manually created.""If I had to choose, it would be more around the user interface than the mobile experience.""Clarity tech support has gotten worse since Broadcom acquired CA Technologies. We're not getting the support we've come to expect as a large enterprise. Clarity's support needs to improve, or it's going to lose market share.""The interface is pretty straightforward, but I think for some end-users a little more simplified user interface would help.""Nowadays every person is used to an interface that is more user-friendly and this one is not so user-friendly maybe due to the fact that, if you need to let people customize everything, sometimes you lose out on a clean user experience.""We talk a lot about the idea that Service Desk Manager should be more "service" oriented, not just ticket oriented."

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"I feel that the interface is a little too complicated with a large number of fields to enter.""The pricing model of the solution has room for improvement as well as the after-sales support.""The initial setup was complex, because it is a complex product.""There are always ways to improve and make things better.""It's quite reliable, but new versions often are not too stable. They bring in enhancements but they break other stuff.""The interface is not very easy or user-friendly and is in need of improvement.""The solution is not stable. We can have one day when it is stable and another day it is not. Sometimes it crashes or becomes very slow, and there are times we are not even able to download all the databases. Without the database, we cannot work on that application. These are the small glitches, and stability issues we are facing.""It was very slow due to the lagging issues. So that was kind of frustrating, considering how slow it was while functioning."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I don't see anyone other than large companies being able to afford this system."
  • "It is a bit expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. It is worth it!"
  • "Pricing is simple, as it’s per concurrent analysts."
  • "I think pricing of this model is suitable for growing corporations."
  • "Clarity offers a perpetual license. Customers purchase the license once and then pay for maintenance. CA provides a subscription model as well. Both models are available for our customers."
  • "There is a subscripted needed to use Clarity SM. The price of the solution could be less expensive. ServiceNow is less expensive and BMC Helix is priced similar to Clarity SM."
  • "The pricing is based on a subscription model."
  • "The solution is quite reasonable compared to other solutions in the market."
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  • "You pay for what you get. There are lots of options depending on how you would like to implement Maximo."
  • "The concurrent user license is much more effective in management and cost-wise, as it is more suitable for maintenance management."
  • "Where available, concurrent licenses can be more cost efficient and provide more flexibility."
  • "Explore the possibility of using DB2. You will avoid the cost of SQL Server or Oracle licenses."
  • "​Explore internal processes in order to evaluate the correct number of users in each Maximo module, then evaluate the different offers of pricing and licensing.​"
  • "I do not know about the price of the solution. However, this has been an expensive project overall."
  • "IBM Maximo offers a licensing application, and you have to comply with the license."
  • "IBM has changed the licensing policy. As I understand now, they are going from a complex way of licensing to a more simple way of licensing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is the most stable product in the market.
    Top Answer:The solution is quite reasonable compared to other solutions in the market.
    Top Answer:They should enhance the service desk manager's service point function to be more customizable. Presently, there are so many limitations in this particular UI. Thus, similar to the existing UI, they… more »
    Top Answer:It can be particularly useful for power line operations, enabling linemen in the field to gather information and send it across the country as well as different parts of the world.
    Top Answer:Though I liked it a lot, I think it was lagging a lot. It was very slow due to the lagging issues. So that was kind of frustrating, considering how slow it was while functioning. The aforementioned… more »
    Top Answer:It can be particularly useful for power line operations, enabling linemen in the field to gather information and send it across the country as well as different parts of the world. With IBM Maximo, we… more »
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    Also Known As
    CA Service Desk Manager, Clarity Service Management, CA Service Management, Unicenter Service Desk, CA SDM, CA Service Catalog, CA Business Service Insight
    Maximo
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    Overview

    Service desk capabilities, an integral part of the CA Service Management solution, can enable you to deliver efficiencies in IT service management to business consumers, power users and decision makers. Mobility and collaborative self-service capabilities provide a modern user experience for accessing services and performing tasks, which can help drive user adoption, satisfaction and productivity.

    Learn More: https://www.ca.com/us/products...

    IBM Maximo is designed to help organizations effectively manage and maintain their physical assets, such as equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. Maximo provides a comprehensive set of tools and features to optimize asset performance, increase operational efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs. 

    With Maximo, organizations can track asset information, schedule maintenance activities, manage work orders, and generate reports for data-driven decision-making. It enables proactive maintenance planning, streamlines workflows, and improves asset uptime. Maximo is scalable, flexible, and can integrate with other enterprise systems to provide a unified view of asset information. Overall, IBM Maximo is a robust EAM solution that empowers organizations to effectively manage their assets throughout their lifecycle and maximize their value.

     IBM Maximo Features:

    • Asset Management: Maximo enables organizations to effectively manage their assets by providing tools for asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, and condition monitoring. It helps organizations maximize asset uptime and extend their lifespan.
    • Work and Maintenance Management: The software allows users to create and manage work orders, track work progress, schedule maintenance activities, and allocate resources efficiently. It helps streamline maintenance processes and improve productivity.
    • Inventory and Procurement Management: Maximo includes inventory management functionalities that enable organizations to track and manage their inventory levels, monitor stock availability, and streamline procurement processes. It helps optimize inventory usage and reduce costs.
    • Service Management: Maximo facilitates service request management, incident tracking, and service level agreement (SLA) monitoring. It helps organizations deliver quality service to their customers and track service performance.
    • Mobile Access: Maximo offers mobile capabilities, allowing users to access and update asset information, perform inspections, and manage work orders using mobile devices. It improves field workforce productivity and enables real-time data capture.
    • Reporting and Analytics: The software provides robust reporting and analytics features, enabling users to generate custom reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and gain insights into asset performance and maintenance activities. It supports data-driven decision-making.
    • Integration Capabilities: Maximo can integrate with other enterprise systems, such as financial systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, to streamline data exchange and enable a unified view of asset information.
    • Scalability and Flexibility: IBM Maximo is designed to support organizations of various sizes and industries, from small businesses to large enterprises. It offers flexibility to customize workflows, data fields, and business rules to align with specific organizational requirements.

    IBM Maximo Benefits:

    • Improved Asset Performance: Maximize uptime and extend asset lifespan through effective tracking, maintenance scheduling, and condition monitoring.
    • Increased Efficiency: Streamline work orders, resource allocation, and maintenance processes for enhanced operational efficiency and productivity.
    • Cost Reduction: Optimize inventory levels, streamline procurement, and reduce maintenance costs through proactive planning and resource utilization.
    • Enhanced Service Delivery: Effectively manage service requests, track incidents, and monitor SLAs for improved customer satisfaction and service quality.
    • Real-time Insights: Generate custom reports, track KPIs, and gain real-time insights into asset performance and maintenance activities for data-driven decision-making.
    • Mobile Access and Field Productivity: Access and update asset information, perform inspections, and manage work orders using mobile devices, increasing field workforce productivity.
    • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulations and standards, and proactively manage risks through maintenance planning and compliance monitoring.
    • Integration and Scalability: Seamlessly integrate with other systems for a unified view of asset information, and accommodate the needs of organizations of various sizes and industries.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Chris Lok, COO / Developer at MaxLogic, states that IBM Maximo is “A rare enterprise asset management system with good ROI and helpful technical support”

    Klemen Muhvič, Computer System Engineer at Informatika d.d., writes that IBM Maximo's "Most valuable features are the ability to create work orders and preventative maintenance."

    Anil Bhagwatsaran, Application Specialist at Blue Waters, says that "The most valuable features of IBM Maximo are the overall power and interface, and there are a lot of different modules that we use that are helpful. Additionally, it's an integrated solution and it has a lot of capabilities."


    Sample Customers
    Banco G&T Continental City of Perth, FEMSA, Fujitsu, Manpower, Muslim Commercial Bank - MCB, Punjab National Bank, Santa Clara County Social Services, Stefanini
    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., DTE Energy, Swedish Match, Projetech, Fingrid, East Coast
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company25%
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government7%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company21%
    Comms Service Provider21%
    Government14%
    Non Tech Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization32%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise42%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Clarity SM is ranked 21st in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 107 reviews while IBM Maximo is ranked 1st in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with 23 reviews. Clarity SM is rated 7.8, while IBM Maximo is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Clarity SM writes "Quite good back-end architecture for end users but the API is very, very bad". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Maximo writes "Work order management and scalability enables the businesses' needs to be met". Clarity SM is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, BeyondTrust Remote Support, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and Agiloft ITSM ITIL Service Desk Suite, whereas IBM Maximo is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, ABB Ability Asset Suite EAM, IFS Cloud Platform and NetSuite ERP.

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