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IBM Tivoli NetCool Reviews

Vendor: IBM
3.8 out of 5

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IBM Tivoli NetCool mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of IBM Tivoli NetCool in the Network Management Applications category stands at 2.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Tivoli NetCool2.4%
Cisco DNA Center23.5%
Cisco Catalyst Center8.9%
Other65.2%
Network Management Applications

PeerResearch reports based on IBM Tivoli NetCool reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryNetwork Management ApplicationsAug 30, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM Tivoli NetCool vs Cisco DNA CenterAug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM Tivoli NetCool vs Aruba AirwaveAug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM Tivoli NetCool vs Cisco Catalyst CenterAug 30, 2025Download
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Cisco DNA Center4.023.5%89%42 interviewsAdd to research
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise62
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
33%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Performing Arts
5%
Government
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Retailer
3%
Transportation Company
3%
Insurance Company
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Media Company
2%
Individual & Family Service
2%
Comms Service Provider
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Construction Company
1%
University
1%
 
IBM Tivoli NetCool Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Senior Enterprise Monitoring Engineer at Commerzbank3.5I use IBM Tivoli NetCool mainly for on-prem systems monitoring, like OS and databases. It's reliable, but with recent strict security requirements, it's challenging to support. It was the top choice 15 years ago, but we're considering alternatives now.
Technical Lead at Mycom Osi4.0I used IBM Tivoli NetCool for event management and found its event correlation and analysis features valuable. The customization options were flexible, but it lacks AI capabilities. Despite being an older tool, its strong community and vast documentation are beneficial.
Senior Transmission NOC Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees4.0No summary available
Application Security Specialist at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0IBM Tivoli NetCool is a key tool as it aggregates alarms from various systems into one interface, simplifying management with predictive analysis. However, its Linux base poses challenges for non-Linux users, and its high cost prompts us to consider alternatives like SolarWinds.
Principal Specialist Architecture and Governance at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees4.0In my experience with IBM Tivoli NetCool, it acts as our primary network manager, simplifying cross-domain correlation and analysis, reduces reliance on scripts, and accelerates root cause analysis despite its complex licensing model. We have not considered other solutions.
Founding Partner at Guild Systems4.0No summary available
Sales Account Manager at Future Systems | ITSM Solutions4.5No summary available
Senior Software Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees4.5No summary available