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CA Application Delivery Analysis [EOL] vs IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager comparison

Broadcom and IBM are both solutions in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category. Additionally, 20% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of IBM users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

CA Application Delivery Ana...
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Tivoli Composite Applic...
Average Rating
6.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (60th)
 

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reviewer1237194 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1237194
Senior Solution Director, DevOps at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Good monitoring functionality, but technical support and integration with other products need to be improved
My biggest complaint about ADA is that you have to rely on dedicated appliances. For CA Spectrum, the integration of this product is something that needs to be improved. Even some of their point products to not integrate very well, and ADA is one of them. The user interface needs to be improved. Technical support needs to be improved.
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Christian Campos
Sales manager at Prodeo Innovation
Integrates well with IBM technologies, but it's outdated and lacks essential features
Implementing synthetic monitoring for our Internet banking site has been challenging. The installation process is difficult, requiring continuous support and specialist expertise due to our limited knowledge of managing it effectively. I have concerns about the complexity of the tool and the challenges in managing it effectively. The support provided is not satisfactory, and the specialists available lack sufficient training and expertise in using the tool.
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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 most valuable feature is the fault management monitoring."
"Technical support is excellent."
"The pricing is relatively low compared to other solutions in this area, and I'd go so far as to say it's even significantly less than the competition."
"Once it is setup and seeing traffic, it is an impressive tool to show potential problems long before the general users are complaining."
"The most valuable feature is the fault management monitoring."
"The pricing is relatively low compared to other solutions in this area. I'd go so far as to say it's even significantly less than the competition."
"The solution is very stable. We never had any issues with stability."
"The solution is very stable, and we never had any issues with stability."
"IBM's main value lies in its integration with its own technologies, which can be seen as a benefit in environments where IBM products are extensively used."
 

Cons

"My biggest complaint about ADA is that you have to rely on dedicated appliances."
"My biggest complaint about ADA is that you have to rely on dedicated appliances."
"It is not the best product on the market, but it is better than the competition if you were comparing prices."
"Upgrades can be quite complex."
"The user interface needs improvement."
"Hard to setup right, hard to get the conversations right."
"The user interface was not good."
"The user interface was not good."
"The installation process is difficult, requiring continuous support and specialist expertise due to our limited knowledge of managing it effectively."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive solution and there is a single price to pay for licensing, with no options."
"I would rate the pricing a nine to ten. It is very expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
23%
Construction Company
12%
Government
12%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

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Also Known As

CA ADA, Application Delivery Analysis, NetQoS SuperAgent
Tivoli Composite Application Manager
 

Overview

CA Application Delivery Analysis provides end-to-end response time monitoring at multiple component levels, giving Network Administrators the ability to quickly identify performance bottlenecks and to identify root cause in minutes as opposed to hours or days, resulting in up to 80% improvement in IT productivity and reduced Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

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IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager offers an efficient monitoring solution for enterprise applications and services, optimizing system performance and availability.

Designed for businesses requiring comprehensive monitoring, IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager provides in-depth insights into application components, helping to reduce downtime and improve service delivery. Its robust monitoring and management capabilities support proactive problem resolution and ensure high service levels.

What are the key features of IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager?
  • Application Monitoring: Continuously monitors application performance metrics to detect anomalies.
  • Service Availability: Ensures uptime by tracking service dependencies and performance.
  • Resource Management: Optimizes resource allocation and utilization across applications.
  • Automated Diagnostics: Identifies and resolves issues automatically, reducing time spent on troubleshooting.
What benefits should you expect from IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager?
  • Reduced Downtime: By enabling proactive management, it minimizes application downtime.
  • Improved Performance: Streamlines operations, leading to better application performance.
  • Cost Efficiency: Lowers operational costs through automation and resource optimization.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Automates routine tasks, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager is extensively used in industries like finance and healthcare, where application performance is critical. Its implementation in these sectors often leads to increased operational efficiency and reduced response times to incidents, contributing to business continuity and enhanced service delivery.

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Sample Customers

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Michelin Tire Corp
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