IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact vs PagerDuty Operations Cloud comparison

The compared IBM and PagerDuty solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #10 in EM , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 4.2% mindshare in the category. PagerDuty is ranked #1 in IMS , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 9.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 99% of PagerDuty users who would recommend it.

IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact

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IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Event Monitoring (10th)

PagerDuty Operations Cloud

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Process Automation (5th), IT Alerting and Incident Management (1st), AIOps (5th), Critical Event Management (CEM) (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact and PagerDuty Operations Cloud aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact is designed for Event Monitoring and holds a mindshare of 4.2%, up 3.0% compared to last year.
PagerDuty Operations Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on IT Alerting and Incident Management, holds 9.7% mindshare, down 19.8% since last year.

Event Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact	4.2%
SCOM	9.9%
OpenText AI Operations Management	7.9%
Other	78.0%

Event Monitoring

IT Alerting and Incident Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
PagerDuty Operations Cloud	9.7%
Opsgenie	6.8%
Everbridge IT Alerting	5.3%
Other	78.2%

IT Alerting and Incident Management

Featured Reviews

Hennie Du Toit

Principal Specialist Architecture And Governance at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Event management strengthens with automation but needs better event flooding handling

Better handling of event flooding in IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact would be beneficial. If there are massive issues with power, for example, and we get millions of events, then it struggles to deal with that. Better root cause correlation and faster processing for IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact would be helpful. If there can be more end-to-end functionality, such as observability tools built in natively, that would be great. With correlation, IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact has many functions, but we've built them custom-built. Functions such as automated logging, automated dispatching, and automated notification of engineers could be native in the tool.

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Daksh Yamal

Senior Software Engineer at Infosys

Centralized incident response has cut noise, improved morale, and protects revenue every day

PagerDuty Operations Cloud offers robust features including centralized alerting and incident response, on-call scheduling and escalation, automated remediation and runbooks, stakeholder communication during major incidents, and automation capability. Everything has been working exceptionally well with PagerDuty Operations Cloud. The features have been excellent. It is a spanning tool that has enabled us to operationalize reliability. Since rolling it out three years ago, we have cut MTTR by 35% and reduced on-call noise by 70% through AIOps correlation. For us, the main value of PagerDuty Operations Cloud lies less in paging and more in coordination, automation, and reducing the operational burden on engineers. Reducing the operational burden has improved morale among our engineers. They have been able to focus on other projects and tasks since they have saved considerable time, and consequently productivity in the organization has greatly improved. We have also seen faster incident response, lower MTTR, reduced alert noise, and decreased on-call burnout. Additionally, automation has reduced manual toil, with approximately 25 of our P2 incidents now being resolved or partially resolved by automation before an engineer touches them.

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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

"The stability has been very good for IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact, rated around eight or nine."

"The operational views and third party connections to fetch the data and to help engage on more activities are the most valuable aspects of the solution."

"It is easy to integrate with other models such as Oracle, other systems, external systems, and to reach events."

"I can recommend Netcool/Impact because it's the perfect solution when it comes to invoking ISPF APA and using ISPF integration throughout the rest of your other products."

"The most valuable feature that comes with Netcool/Impact is the ISPF APA support. It is inherent to Netcool/Impact, so I can use the ISPF of any other product, which I can invoke and consume through Impact, and do integrations, which is great. I run the Netcool desktop application so I can integrate with other applications in the ticketing system. It's a great ability being able to invoke ISPF and integrate."

"The solution is great at being able to fetch almost any kind of file."

"This product allows us to make use of open-source products, including running Java code."

"Many customization, AI features, and automatic features are really making my work easy, and being a Major Incident Manager of my team, resolving P1 and P2 incidents quickly and on time, PagerDuty Operations Cloud really helps me a lot to deal with it."

"All of our on-call hand-offs are now fully automated with the scheduling system inside PagerDuty."

"The best thing that we've had is that we get alerted before things happen rather than after the customer's having a problem or notices the problem."

"PagerDuty Operations Cloud has improved our incident management process by ensuring that the right set of people are notified within time."

"PagerDuty let us set up rosters based on our shifts. We could assign a hierarchy for how the calls should be escalated and the number of times the call will be transferred between people before it is answered. It makes it easy to access an agent via mobile phone."

"PagerDuty has replaced that ability to contact somebody in case of emergency without fail."

"It is one of the most critical things you can do in your infrastructure, and it is a no-brainer, just do it."

"PagerDuty is of central importance to the continued smooth function of my company and its IT-related infrastructure and applications."

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Cons

"For improvement, I'd say the dashboard and the overall GUI could use some work. Although, I don't think that there's much improvement that Netcool really needs to achieve in this area, because when we're talking GUI, Impact is able to integrate with any third-party system and it comes with ISPF APA. It's more beneficial than Netcool/OMNIbus in this respect, and it's quite easy to handle."

"The solution is somewhat complicated. It's not exactly straightforward."

"The stability of this solution is somewhat less than other similar products that I have used."

"Better handling of event flooding in IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact would be beneficial. If there are massive issues with power, for example, and we get millions of events, then it struggles to deal with that."

"IBM is not investing in the development of the on-premise version of this solution."

"Stability-wise, this product needs to be improved."

"For improvement, I'd say the dashboard and the overall GUI could use some work."

"The user interface could be more intuitive."

"PagerDuty Operations Cloud itself is costly, limiting adoption across all organizations."

"Initially it was a nightmare. There were a lot of bugs and we were getting a lot of alerts, and it was a very messy period."

"There are a couple of areas where PagerDuty Operations Cloud can be improved, such as enhancing Event Intelligence and alert grouping features and simplifying the initial configuration of escalation policies."

"PagerDuty should be integrated with other tools, so it can import the IT roster automatically. Our other rules continue to work once they're configured, but the roster must be added manually."

"It is difficult to send underlying trace files or statuses using PagerDuty."

"It cannot be integrated with our upgraded Jira system."

"Smartphone App can be flaky sometimes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing of IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact depends on the number of nodes on the element that you are monitoring."

"The licensing is yearly, and although I'm happy with the pricing I do think it could be better."

"Licensing costs are around $700 a month, and the only additional costs, are phone costs in some instances."

"The price is very high."

"The cost is based on the package you select."

"They're very good in pricing compared to the competitors in the area. I would rate them a five out of five in terms of pricing."

"The cost is quite high. But if you want to get a full-featured application and you have a big team..."

"The pricing may be about $1,000 per user."

"PagerDuty has monthly and yearly licenses available, the costs of which can get quite high if you have a large number of users."

"The solution is paid on a monthly basis and represents about 1% of the platform's budget."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Retailer

Energy/Utilities Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	71

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact?

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What is your primary use case for IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact?

IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact is our event management tool, specifically the umbrella fault management tool set. All of our events across the network correlate the data for us, and we have certain use ...

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact?

We remain a partner with IBM Tivoli and continue using their products. We use IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact's AIOps functionality. We experienced some skills issues, but currently receive assistance fr...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PagerDuty?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been quite reasonable and cost-effective.

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What needs improvement with PagerDuty?

The noise aspect of PagerDuty Operations Cloud could be better. What happens is if there is some sort of an issue occurring, it keeps on repeating and calling again and again. Once the alert is ack...

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What is your primary use case for PagerDuty?

The main purpose of PagerDuty Operations Cloud is to receive alarms for real incident production critical issues. Whenever an incident happens, we get an alarm call or a phone call on our phone or ...

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Overview

IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact offers AI-driven network management and integration capabilities, handling complex tasks with open-source tools. It's widely used for event correlation and data consolidation, supporting seamless connections for effective network operations.

IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact is extensively leveraged within network management, focusing on event correlation and ticketing. It aggregates data from multiple sources, facilitating streamlined event handling. Essential to Netcool teams, it is employed to manage events inside Omnibus and integrate with ticketing systems like Remedy. Its functionalities cover event management, data enrichment from external databases, and alarm handling through connectivity with tools like Excel. While it is appreciated for its automation, correlation modeling, and custom function creation, enhancements are needed for event flooding management, root cause correlation, and stability. Challenges exist in modern technology integration and better configuration processes.

What are IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact's Key Features?

AI-Driven Network Management: Intelligent network operations through AI capabilities.
ISPF APA Support: Integration with ISPF APA enhances performance.
Integration Capabilities: Connects seamlessly with third-party systems.
Data Handling: Manages extensive volumes and types of data efficiently.
Automation Capabilities: Streamlines processes through robust automation features.
Custom Function Creation: Enables creation of tailored functions for specific needs.

What Benefits Should Users Look for in Reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Look for improved handling of network events.
Data Consolidation: Facilitates merging data from different sources.
Streamlined Events Management: Efficiently manages and streamlines event workflows.
Enhanced Connectivity: Supports connections with databases and applications.

IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact is implemented across multiple industries for efficient network management, especially where event correlation and data integration are critical. Enterprise environments rely on its capability to handle diverse data formats and volumes. Its integration with enterprise applications and databases makes it suitable for sectors demanding reliable network operations and data management strategies.

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PagerDuty Operations Cloud focuses on efficient incident management, featuring advanced alert and notification systems, mobile alerts, and AI-driven functionalities that facilitate streamlined on-call schedules and integrations with major monitoring tools.

PagerDuty Operations Cloud offers comprehensive incident management with real-time alerts and notifications via mobile, SMS, and calls. This empowers teams to respond swiftly and reduce missed incidents. Efficient on-call management through automated scheduling and escalation enhances team productivity, while AI-driven alert grouping minimizes noise. Integration with tools like AWS and Datadog further streamlines operations.

What are the key features of PagerDuty Operations Cloud?

Real-time Incident Alerts: Improves response times by ensuring immediate notifications.
AI-driven Alert Grouping: Minimizes noise for enhanced focus and efficiency.
Automated Scheduling: Streamlines on-call management and escalation.
Monitoring Tool Integration: Seamlessly works with tools like AWS and Datadog.
Mobile Alerts: Enables SMS and call notifications for instant communication.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Increased Efficiency: Reduces operational burden through automation.
Improved Team Productivity: Lowers incident noise and accelerates resolution.
Enhanced Customization: Tailors alert prioritization and escalation policies.
Time Savings: Expedites incident management and reduces error rates.

PagerDuty Operations Cloud implementation spans industries like e-commerce and IT services, where it automates anomaly detection and manages high-severity incidents. Its integration capabilities and AIOps features significantly enhance incident management, proving valuable for sectors demanding real-time performance and responsiveness.

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