OpenText Service Manager [EOL] vs Vision Helpdesk comparison

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OpenText and Vision Helpdesk are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. Additionally, 79% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Vision Helpdesk users who would recommend it.

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Automation Anywhere

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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MEKKAB Raouf

Information Technology Service Manager & Technology Integration DevOps at Djezzy

Excellent pricing with great change management and service management capabilities

We started with version 9.3, and now we're on 9.6 with the full solution, including the CMS. They have lots of options. They propose a full solution for technology and IT service management. We are a telecom company. We are a leader in the market, and therefore, we need to have all details about our own environment and assets. So far, Micro Focus answers all our needs. I'd advise new users to go directly to the SMAX solution, the last, last version of Service Manager. If they are a technical company or information technology company with engineers and developers, they can use it on-premise. If they don't have such competence in the company, they can ask for the solution on the cloud. It is easily available on Microsoft, Amazon, or Google clouds. I'd rate the product nine out of ten.

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Webhost UK

CTO at a cloud solution provider with 11-50 employees

The multi-company satellite help desk feature to manage our ticketing system for multiple domains is valuable for us.

Multi-company satellite help desk feature to manage our ticketing system for multiple domains more like a white-label support solution, and Blabby Feature use for internal staff communication We got Reseller Hosting , where we offer end use support to our reseller Clients, which is more of…

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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

"We've shifted platforms a couple of times, and Automation Anywhere is the one that stuck based on end-user experience, the ease of development, and trainability with the tool."

"Being able to implement automation is valuable. We take the business logic and provide a solution to the client. Defining the intelligence pipeline is the most interesting and challenging aspect for me."

"Even a non-IT or business user can just look at the bot language and understand what the bot is doing, and that's the easy part."

"AI governance is very important in my company, and we are implementing it now."

"The object cloning is its most valuable feature."

"It is easy to use and very scalable."

"There have been a lot of challenges in terms of interfacing with the customer ERPs. So, we have been building tools and interfaces using bots to write back into these custom ERPs. Specifically, in the area where I work, this has been very helpful."

"We've been using a lot of object cloning and screen scraping, but we've also had success with: inbuilt email functionality, some integrations to incorporate heterogeneous systems like Python scripting, etc."

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"The application's performance reached a completely different level; so it's quite fast."

"The solution will streamline productivity and also improve automation, bringing efficiency as well as the ability to handle a big number of enterprise-wide service needs, with productivity and collaborative capabilities being some of the key benefits."

"It helps to register things, to see the changing parts, and to correlate incidents."

"I think it's fair to say it is a workhorse; it's extremely reliable, relatively cost effective, scalable, and has good existing integration points."

"The design has been revamped in terms of GUI. The current interface is quite easy to read."

"It has an intuitive front end which allows us to roll out good customer end user experiences."

"HP products generally have always been stable, and this is no different."

"So far, Micro Focus answers all our needs."

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"Vision Helpdesk has a very small price but has many functions, and compared with others their price is 3-5x lower for similar functionality."

"Customer service has been one of the best for any software provider we have seen; any issue we had was solved quickly."

"If you are looking for an affordable solution for your business but want all the features of something you would expect to pay highly for, choose Vision Helpdesk! Trust me - you won't look back!"

Cons

"In the control room, the manual bot update should be looked at."

"The setup process is not easy compared to the competition, and this can be a barrier to entry."

"The quality and speed of Automation Anywhere's support need significant improvement."

"The key area where improvement can happen is understanding the different perspectives and different industries that they're serving in terms of industry-wise use cases."

"IQ Bot is useful but the price is not friendly."

"Instead of depending on other open-source BPM products, AA should provide their own BPM for attended automations."

"Improving on the ease of use and user experience of Automation Anywhere (AA) could help."

"We don't have an ROI in any of our processes. We are just trying it out now to see if it works. We haven't had any savings yet. We have been putting more time in than saving time at this point."

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"Stability was always an issue until we did a full load and performance test, since then this is in good shape."

"Test manager and knowledge management areas are probably amongst the worst parts of this solution."

"On the downside, it cannot really operate in the cloud; but other than that, everything is good."

"With the new version moving toward the codeless configuration is good, but it's losing flexibility."

"There could be some slight fixes to managing the catalog, because you can customise the items so much you can't really change the items in dropdown lists easily."

"I've heard that it's been fairly complex, but I haven't done it myself."

"I don't see anything lacking."

"We struggle with and the simplicity of getting reporting data at a high level, and output is not where it needs to be for us."

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"I think I'd like to see a more user-friendly interface in the user-ticket view."

"Their live-chat support needs work."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Additional costs will be for the machines and the number of machines that you are using. You can deploy virtually as well as on physical machines. In both the situations, you do need to allocate a certain budget for securing the machines and where the software will be installed and running. The machines cannot be used for anything else, because only a certain bot can run at a certain time. You need to be very particular about your scheduling of running the bots, and while the bot is running nobody can use the machine. You cannot have an agent working on a machine and the bot running in the background. It has to be completely dedicated. Then there are the network bandwidth requirements and space requirements, which are additional costs apart from the licensing and software costs. The developer is also going to charge you for their coding time too."

"In terms of pricing, it's not at all cheap, and that's a concern. The licensing cost is very high. While I don't know the exact prices of other tools, Microsoft offers the lowest pricing for its RPA platform compared to UiPath and Automation Anywhere."

"Cost-wise, it is fine. A lot of medium businesses prefer Automation Anywhere. The development cost is also lower."

"It has good licensing costs which are average for the market."

"The setup and licensing cost is affordable, and it is not exaggerated like UiPath."

"If I compare it with Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere is cheaper. Blue Prism is very costly. Automation Anywhere's pricing follows the market, not less and not more."

"I feel the cost of licensing is very high for the A2019 version."

"We save 34,000 hours of time per year and have recouped up to $6000 in lost revenue."

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"HP Service Manager has moderate pricing."

"I would say that identify your requirements and pay for the support to implement and test those requirements, and then hope that you did a good job because the cost of their service is fairly expensive."

"The license is not cheap."

"Micro Focus Service Manager is a little cheaper than other options. You have to pay a monthly subscription fee."

"I pay for Service Manager on a yearly basis, and the price is reasonable - I would rate it five out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

22%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Construction Company

13%

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	162
Midsize Enterprise	86
Large Enterprise	565

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	38

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Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

Micro Focus Service Manager, HPE ITSM, HPE Service Manager

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Vision Helpdesk

Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Automation Anywhere

Service Manager on SaaS provides you with a cloud-based, industry leading IT Service Management solution.

OpenText

Vision Helpdesk provides a comprehensive customer support solution designed to streamline operations, enhance communication, and improve efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Vision Helpdesk allows organizations to effectively manage customer support tickets, integrate multiple communication channels, and automate workflows. By offering a collaborative platform for teams, Vision Helpdesk enhances response times, reduces customer-related challenges, and aligns support processes with strategic goals. It's adaptable to various scales, providing an efficient way to meet customer support demands. Customizable features and integrations with existing tools make it a versatile choice.

What are the key features of Vision Helpdesk?

Multi-Channel Support: Centralizes communication from email, social media, and phone into one interface.
Automated Workflows: Streamlines repetitive tasks, saving time and increasing productivity.
Incident Management: Efficiently organizes and tracks customer issues for timely resolution.
Customizable Help Desk Modules: Allows tailoring functionalities to specific business objectives.
Seamless Integrations: Easily connects with third-party applications and tools for expanded capabilities.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Improved Response Times: Faster issue resolution leads to enhanced customer satisfaction.
Cost Efficiency: Automation and centralized functions reduce operational overhead.
Scalability: Designed to grow with business needs, handling increasing support demands.
Enhanced Team Collaboration: Promotes effective teamwork through shared access and communication tools.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers insights that inform decision-making and strategy adjustments.

Vision Helpdesk solutions are widely implemented in industries including IT, telecommunications, and healthcare. In IT, it manages incident tickets. In telecommunications, it ensures seamless communication. In healthcare, it streamlines patient support interactions.

Vision Helpdesk

Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

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Riva Tech, StratospherIQ Data Systems, Suprag AG, Thomas Cook, TNM Software, Transition Systems Asia, Uptime Solutions, Volodi, Zakupka, Zen3, Zygote Complete Property Management, Rovia, NAS Insurance Services, FederalBank, InvestIndia, StartupIndia,BankofKigali

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