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IBM Rational Focal Point vs Jama Connect comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational Focal Point
Ranking in Application Requirements Management
13th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Jama Connect
Ranking in Application Requirements Management
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Application Requirements Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational Focal Point is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jama Connect is 14.2%, up from 11.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Requirements Management
 

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David Wilson - PeerSpot reviewer
Mainly used for requirements management, but its validation piece is not time-efficient at all
Like anything, Jama Connect relies highly on the company's culture because I found the whole review process to sound good, but it does not work in reality. Companies that use the tool are all pretty immature with requirements management, and therefore, they don't have the culture of doing that. You're always chasing them up and end up having review meetings, and no one pays attention to those review notices. The solution is very software-centric, and its validation piece is not time-efficient at all. It's very desktop verification and validation. You need to have it running and loading, which is not efficient. It's very cumbersome and overhead-intensive for verification management.
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
28%
Healthcare Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
7%
 

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What do you like most about Jama Connect?
I like Jama Connect because it's easy to use and understand. The widgets are great, and linking is straightforward. The solution is not complex compared to its competitors.
What needs improvement with Jama Connect?
There are delays sometimes from the Jama Connect team in resolving issues. It's important to maintain and educate customers about the solutions they have.
What is your primary use case for Jama Connect?
Jama Connect is used to integrate solutions such as the Google App Store and Microsoft Azure. It provides single identity provider access, enabling Gmail access or Google access for users.
 

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Sample Customers

SanDisk, CareCore National, Laminar Medica, Chubb Insurance, Swedbank
Deloitte, SpaceX, Omnigon, Delft University
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