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DX Performance Management vs IBM Tivoli NetCool comparison

Why PeerSpot?
The compared Broadcom and IBM solutions aren't in the same category. Broadcom is ranked #2 in DXNO , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 24.8% mindshare in the category. IBM is ranked #15 in NMA , and holds a 3.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of IBM users who would recommend it.
DX Performance Management
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96% willing to recommend
IBM Tivoli NetCool
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83% willing to recommend

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

DX Performance Management
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure Capacity Planning (1st), Network Monitoring Software (40th), DX NetOps (2nd)
IBM Tivoli NetCool
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. DX Performance Management is designed for DX NetOps and holds a mindshare of 24.8%, down 35.0% compared to last year.
IBM Tivoli NetCool, on the other hand, focuses on Network Management Applications, holds 3.7% mindshare, up 2.4% since last year.
DX NetOps Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
DX Performance Management24.8%
AppNeta by Broadcom30.9%
DX Spectrum24.6%
Other19.69999999999999%
DX NetOps
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Tivoli NetCool3.7%
Cisco DNA Center7.6%
DataMiner5.4%
Other83.3%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1810893 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1810893
Senior IT Operations Specialist at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Flexibility and detailed performance stats enable effective network monitoring
Spectrum is very good at monitoring all network faults and configurations. It enables me to take action based on network issues. The Performance Management provides detailed network performance stats, including CPU, memory, and interface bandwidth. Additionally, Spectrum is flexible and allows me to organize and treat devices uniquely without impacting other devices.
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Petar Ganev - PeerSpot reviewer
Petar Ganev
Senior Enterprise Monitoring Engineer at Commerzbank
Reliable for enterprise monitoring but no longer actively developed
There are problems with the latest security requirements because many things have changed in recent years, and now the security audits are very strict. And we need to switch to something else. We need to patch it constantly. Moreover, it is a very old tool and a little bit difficult to support. Otherwise, they work okay.
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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 network teams have transitioned to becoming proactive in responding to network performance issues, rather than being just reactive to outages."
"We have been able to get a little bit better at seeing more things in real time and more just in time, so we're less reactionary."
"It saves time having it all on one place, so you do not have to jump around from different tools and try to merge the data. It is already done for you.​"
"It's a solution which is highly recommended."
"We're able to present data from multiple back-end collection sources into a single dashboard for the users. So they don't have to go to multiple locations to get data about a particular item, or device."
"It makes things faster when we have our network operations center, they can look at their dashboards that we've created for them, and they can see problems immediately."
"The technical support from CA Performance Management was very good."
"The integration to the other products that we use: NFA, we use ADA, we use Spectrum; and CAPM integrates all those into a single pane of glass, for performance."
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"The solution is very fast, there's no lag or delay between the IBM solution and the other solutions like Huawei and Nokia."
"Full featured - event/fault management, performance management, topology map, discovery, RCA, event enrichment, Proviso will chart data from almost any source with a variety of aggregation options."
"The tool had many built-in automation capabilities."
"The feature I have found most valuable with NetCool is how it collaborates all the alarms, and then it does a predictive analysis, providing a consolidated alarm view and management."
"The scalability of monitoring, the breadth of supported network components, the scale of the number of monitoring events, and the flexibility in customization make this a well-rounded product."
"It's very easy to use."
"Anything is possible with Tivoli. It's quite a robust system."
"Tivoli NetCool allows us to grasp a lot of data that can be applied toward predictive analytics and auto-remediation."
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Cons

"This tool gathers so much data, which makes it hard to convert over. To upgrade it, you really need the solution backed up. That is the issue that we are facing right now."
"One of the greatest challenges we have encountered are the polling cycles."
"I have mixed feeling about the scalability. I feel like there are things which are being put into UIM right now that are not being included in Performance Center that we need to see in Performance Center. We are kind of being driven to buy UIM, and I can't justify it.​"
"When it goes through discovery, or whatever it is doing in the back-end that slows it down, sometimes we get some failures with it. ​"
"Product has issue collecting IP SLA data."
"There are some areas in the technology right now, like with VMs, where we are lacking with our abilities to get inside the VM to monitor traffic within the machine."
"What we want to see: More integration inside of Spectrum and integration of role-based access."
"The certificates are not complete. CA needs to provide more support for the product through certificates."
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"Tivoli NetCool is based on a Linux platform, it would be beneficial if they moved it to Windows because not everyone is acquainted with Linux."
"The solution is not user-friendly."
"The solution is too expensive."
"IBM's technical support takes a long time to do root cause analysis, and we have to go through several levels of help before getting a solution."
"UI is outdated, very old legacy."
"Tivoli NetCool's has medium scalability - there are some problems with its replications not being mature."
"In terms of improvement, I would like to see more AIOps, Artificial Intelligent Operations in the next release. IBM develops new features for Power BI or Cognos Analytics, which is good. As of now, we use Cognos Analytics, we are not using Power BI. They have the Insight concept but we don't like that."
"The installation could be simplified, and technical support could be faster."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We were looking at other vendors in the marketplace for NetFlow, and CA just beat everybody else in price, cost, and the size to implement. ​"
"We purchase a license to use the solution every three years and we have multiple contracts. They have been increasing the price annually. We have a baseline for three years and then we need to pay the difference from the baseline, and we are in the process of negotiating a new price for all the licenses we need. The price overall is affordable."
"Do your homework and know how many devices you will be managing out of the gate. Be sure to project what your growth will be each year."
"They should provide more scalable licensing for the product."
"I like the licensing model because it's device-based."
"The tool's pricing is based on the number of network devices."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"Customers are required to pay a licensing fee."
"It costs around 100k for every ten servers, which is lower than similar products from other vendors."
"The price of the product is too expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
26%
Construction Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with DX Performance Management?
Spectrum's topology view sometimes does not rebuild automatically when a device is shut down and reconnected. It requires manual discovery and rebuilding of the topology, which I hope can be improved.
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What is your primary use case for DX Performance Management?
I have used Spectrum for monitoring all network faults, configurations, and troubleshooting network issues. It provides network performance stats, such as CPU, memory, and interface bandwidth detai...
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What advice do you have for others considering DX Performance Management?
I would recommend this solution based on its functionality, flexibility, customizability, and ease of use. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. I am just a customer and not a par...
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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
I have worked from 1973 with all kind of systems in large enterprises across the world. And have experience with all kind of software in monitoring from infra to end to end, it depends on the funct...
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Compared 11% of the time
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Compared 10% of the time
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Compared 8% of the time
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Compared 3% of the time
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Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
DX Performance Management
September 2026
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Buyer's Guide
IBM Tivoli NetCool
September 2026
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Also Known As

CA Performance Management
Tivoli NetCool
 

Overview

DX Performance Management provides crucial network visibility and performance monitoring, offering device certification, integration with key tools, and efficient network analytics through advanced features.

DX Performance Management is a comprehensive solution for network performance, health, and capacity monitoring. It facilitates baselining, trending, and real-time visibility, aiding in capacity planning and incident alerting. It integrates with services like NetFlow, NFA, and ADA, supporting multiple device types. Its database performance allows for efficient analysis with scalability across different device counts, while customizable dashboards provide a single-pane-of-glass view for network insights.

What are the key features of DX Performance Management?
  • Device Certification: Ensures network devices meet specific standards and requirements through thorough certification processes.
  • Integration: Seamlessly connects with NetFlow, NFA, ADA, Spectrum, and CAPC for robust network insights.
  • Report Generation: Offers automated report generation for enhanced network analysis.
  • Customizable Dashboards: Provides a tailored view of network performance metrics on a single screen.
  • Advanced Alerting: Monitors network conditions with sophisticated alerting mechanisms for proactive responses.
  • Scalability: Adapts to growing network demands with efficient performance across multiple device counts.
  • Multi-Tenancy: Supports various tenants within the same infrastructure, ensuring resource optimization.
  • Historical Data Analysis: Delivers past performance data for in-depth trend analysis and decision support.
Which benefits and ROI should users expect from using DX Performance Management?
  • Efficiency: Enhances network analysis through fast database performance and customizable interfaces.
  • Decision-Making: Improves decision support via comprehensive visibility and detailed performance metrics.
  • Scalability: Offers a flexible solution capable of growing with network demands.
  • Customization: Allows tailoring of reports and dashboards to meet specific analytical needs.
  • Integration: Provides seamless connectivity with other network management tools and service desks.

Network service providers implement DX Performance Management to deliver in-depth insights, monitoring routers and switches for SNMP data collection, aiding CPU, memory, and interface utilization analysis. It's integrated with network fault management and service desks, providing comprehensive performance analytics.

Broadcom

IBM Tivoli NetCool is an advanced event management and network monitoring tool that efficiently processes alarms, offers extensive integration, and provides reliable customization capabilities. It is a comprehensive solution for network operations, catering to complex environments with vast data needs.

IBM Tivoli NetCool features a robust architecture that prioritizes critical alerts through effective event correlation and analysis. It offers seamless integration with numerous systems and provides custom dashboards for enhanced control. Users benefit from its scalability and predictive analysis, while its comprehensive documentation supports implementation. Despite its strengths, challenges like its complex licensing model, high costs, and requirement for expertise in integration are notable. Additionally, modernizing its interface and enhancing AI capabilities could improve user experience.

What are the most important features of IBM Tivoli NetCool?
  • Event Correlation & Analysis: Prioritizes critical alerts efficiently.
  • Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly connects with numerous systems.
  • Customization Flexibility: Offers extensive dashboard customization.
  • Automation: Streamlines operational tasks effectively.
  • Scalability: Adapts to growing network demands.
  • Performance Management: Provides insight into network performance.
What benefits can users expect when using IBM Tivoli NetCool?
  • Operational Efficiency: Enhances alarm management and IT element monitoring.
  • Robust Reliability: Ensures stable performance in network operations.
  • Ease of Use: Simplifies workflows with comprehensive documentation.
  • Predictive Analysis: Anticipates network issues before they occur.

IBM Tivoli NetCool is frequently deployed in industries like telecommunications, finance, and healthcare, where it performs essential roles in event management and network monitoring. As a manager of managers, it consolidates device oversight, providing an integrated view crucial for mobile operators, financial firms, and hospitals.

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Sample Customers

Jack Henry & Assoc, Target, CenturyLink, Bell Canada, BrightHouse Networks, Telus, Unisys, Verizon, Southern California Edison, GEICO, Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, American Family Insurance Group, Deutsche Telekom AG 
Claranet, Consolidated Communications, Telus, €sterreichische Bundesbahnen (€BB), Telekom Srbija, Bendigo Community Telco, Capgemini, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB)

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