What is our primary use case?
4me is not limited to managing IT environments, it also serves as a comprehensive ESM platform. It can be utilized to handle a wide range of functions, including HR, logistics, and virtually any other service or process an organization needs to manage. It is a versatile solution that can adapt to various service management needs beyond IT.
What is most valuable?
It offers a comprehensive set of features without requiring additional payments for each feature. The core IT team solution comes with all the essential functionalities, which is highly beneficial. Among these features, workflow management stands out as particularly important to me.
What needs improvement?
One area where I believe there's room for improvement in the 4me system is the absence of an asset discovery tool. While it does offer integration options with external tools for this purpose, it would be highly advantageous if it either developed its own asset discovery tool or incorporated an existing one directly into the platform.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for four years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
When it comes to stability, it offers exceptional stability features. I've had experience with other products where weekend support calls were quite common. Since I started using 4me, my weekends have remained uninterrupted, and I haven't had to deal with support calls during that time. I would rate it ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Regarding scalability, 4me is excellent. Unlike some other systems that tend to slow down as they scale, 4me, being a SaaS product, doesn't face such limitations. It can auto-scale effectively. To give you an idea of its scalability, I have more than twelve clients using it, with a total of well over three thousand users per month. These users span various organizations, and my largest customer has around five hundred and fifty licenses per month, serving approximately fifty thousand employees. I would rate its scalability capabilities ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support provided is highly commendable. Their support team is exceptionally knowledgeable, and I haven't encountered any significant issues with them. In terms of the fundamental aspects of support, such as how they handle support requests, they excel and consistently provide a high level of service. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is truly outstanding, and I would give it a rating of ten out of ten. It's remarkably easy and quick to implement compared to products like IBM or certain antivirus solutions. While those products can take several months to set up, 4me can typically be implemented within just a week.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment duration can vary based on the complexity, size, and specific requirements of each customer. For smaller customers, typically with fewer than fifty users, the deployment can be completed in approximately twenty days. However, for larger customers with over two hundred users, the deployment process may extend to two to three months. The process generally begins with workshops to define requirements, followed by template creation, foundation data input, and the establishment of the service catalog. Subsequently, request and workflow templates are configured to enhance the service catalog. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is conducted, followed by training sessions. The final stages include pre-go-live preparations, data migration to the production environment, and the actual go-live event. Post-go-live support and maintenance follow afterward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a very affordable solution, with pricing varying somewhat from one country to another. On average, it typically costs around $45 per user per month. This pricing falls on the lower end of the spectrum, making it a cost-effective option. There are no additional fees for any of the features in 4me; the pricing is all-inclusive and fixed. I would rate it two out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
My advice would be to place a strong emphasis on enhancing your service catalog and consider improving your services by implementing functional workflows. Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)