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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ABB Ability Solution Suite

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AThe ABB Ability Solution Suite is an enterprise ERP product suite designed for asset-intensive industries like power generation and water management.N/A

    Bubble PPM

    Score6.6 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Bubble PPM is a cloud-based Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software solution from Bubble®. Founded in 1999, the company serves clients globally via offices in London, Cambridge, and Melbourne. Its cloud-based solutions help customers improve the planning, governance, and delivery of Innovation, New Product Development, Engineering, IT, and other initiatives. Their software supports Portfolio Planning, ongoing Project and Portfolio Management, and Resource management.…N/A
    Pricing
    ABB Ability Solution SuiteBubble PPM
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ABB Ability Solution SuiteBubble PPM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details—Element 1: One-time fixed SaaS set-up fee One-time investment based on required configuration and deployment. Element 2: Monthly license fee Calculated on #users (per user type). Variable - According to required users/types.
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    Features
    ABB Ability Solution SuiteBubble PPM
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    37% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    34% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of ABB Ability Solution Suite and Bubble PPM
    Feature
    ABB Ability Solution Suite
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    33% above category average
    Bubble PPM
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    ABB Ability Solution SuiteBubble PPM
    Small Businesses
    Zoho One
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho One
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Microsoft Project Server
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Planview PPM Pro
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ABB Ability Solution SuiteBubble PPM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ABB Ability Solution SuiteBubble PPM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ABB
    Of course this is the one of the best solution available in the market at present. When you have Multiple system in a plant then you need a powerful tool for Computation which Ability does it smoothly.
    Incentivized
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    Bubble Software
    Bubble PPM is well suited for anyone who manages product related projects, especially new product development. As we've matured in our implementation of the system we found that it is great for managing all projects, but the specific strength is product development to launch. Bubble PPM would not be as appropriate for use as a CRM tool, as the references to people are best suited to users within the organization
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    Pros
    ABB
    • Computation of data.
    • Presentation to right person.
    • Ability to perform critical task and sending to users.
    • Multiple control system connectivity.
    Incentivized
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    Bubble Software
    • I already mentioned the simple user interface for data upload, and the equally intuitive customized reporting. Leadership and "supporting" functions for product development get tremendous value from this because they don't need to hunt down answers anymore. Everything from pipeline planning to operational planning can be built on the same foundation of objective data, rather than many different sources interpreted through many different lenses.
    • But the greatest value I think Bubble Innovator delivers is not really the product itself. It's the sense of partnership and responsiveness from the Bubble Innovation team. The Bubble Innovation team becomes a part of your team. They are valued consultants with helpful input on best practices for stage gate management, portfolio analytics, and report visualization. I have continually been impressed with the responsiveness and effort that their team brings to the table. When we have challenges and need to customize our data or analytics or reporting, they are right there beside us, finding the best solution, sharing prototypes in a test environment, and implementing as fast as possible.
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    Cons
    ABB
    • May be for smaller PLCs this can't be implemented.
    • Cost may an area ABB can look in to.
    • Improvement in GUI
    Incentivized
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    Bubble Software
    • Development of custom functionality, and redefining 'standard' options for the software. As Bubble grows and their customer base increases there will be opportunity for this, at present development projects can be slow and expensive. However the standard software options are excellent, but as processes evolve within organisations the flexibility to evolve the software could be made simpler.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ABB
    No answers on this topic
    Bubble Software
    The business has been extremely satisfied with Bubble Innovator and is in support of rolling this tool out to our other businesses within the overall franchise.
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    Usability
    ABB
    One of the best solutions in the market with a user-friendly system. This is very useful when the ABB system (Like we had 800xA) is there, new or existing; all the ABB systems can be integrated using this rather than going to a 3rd party vendor, which may have interface problems.
    Incentivized
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    Bubble Software
    The user interface is highly visual and simple. Literally within 10-15 minutes of my introduction to the software, I was up and running. Of course, deeper capabilities become apparent after additional use, but the basic functionality is very simple to grasp. Where there are consistent challenges reported by multiple users, the Bubble Innovation team is quick to connect and put plans in place to address the challenges.
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    Support Rating
    ABB
    Good support in terms of quality and promptness. When we had problems with some of the commands not getting executed, their online support also provided a good solution to solve the problem. Even mission-critical task we were able to solve during this Pandemic time. The suggestion is to go for the online support 1st in the future, followed by a visit.
    Incentivized
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    Bubble Software
    Outstanding response times, and solutions to issues requiring support are quickly implemented. For bigger issues or longer term developments, Bubble happily takes the time to meet in person and discuss requirements to drive detailed solutions.
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    Implementation Rating
    ABB
    No answers on this topic
    Bubble Software
    The number of variables made this extremely challenging (org changes, stage gate harmonization, pipeline prioritization, and new governance model). I think the implementation was handled very well in spite of this, and managed to deliver on time and on budget.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ABB
    Better suited for the ABB System as Microsoft is a third party for ABB Control System.
    Incentivized
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    Bubble Software
    When evaluating Bubble Innovator against the competition, we felt that Bubble Innovator gave us the flexibility that we were looking for. Other solutions tended to have some hardwired functionality. Bubble Innovator was a great fit for managing our projects and was efficient to deploy, especially within our existing business processes.
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    Return on Investment
    ABB
    • Positive is definitely ROI since manual intervention is minimized and the process is automated.
    • Cost wise, ABB has been looked upon considering the small industry.
    • Overall, a good solution for a large companies.
    Incentivized
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    Bubble Software
    • Increased efficiency at several levels - Proejct Teams/Project Managers/Portfolio Decsision Makers
    • Driven consistency of process and reporting across a complex global organization
    • Greater visibility of NPD pipeline has led to improved cross functional alignment on priorites
    • Improved portfolio decision making capability
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    ScreenShots

    Bubble PPM Screenshots

    Screenshot of an example of the Portfolio Management Dashboards (Fully Configurable)Screenshot of an example of the Project Management Dashboards (Fully Configurable)Screenshot of the real-time metrics and automated project reporting, presented in editable dashboard tiles that display project status indicators, tabulated data, and summary overviews, as well as metric ratios, KPIs, and calculated metrics. The reporting module makes it possible to quickly share summaries for any number of selected projects and automation tools can facilitate the generation of reports that need to be shared at fixed intervals. And because the very latest information is always available, senior management can obtain a presentation-ready report at any time (without adding to the workload of your team)Screenshot of the program and project management tools that allow portfolio managers to manage many processes or projects in tandem. Users can track delivery according to priorities, dependencies, or other drivers. This provides the ability to create and link parent and child projects provides an oversight of all project activity while, at the same time, focusing on higher-level program goals. Line extensions, annual updates, or other Projects can be duplicated in whole or in part and required elements are copied across, saving valuable time and effort. Process measurement tools allow users to spot, analyze, and continuously refine process blockers and bottlenecks.Screenshot of where any number of project management processes can be added to the system and automated, meaning it's easy to accommodate all projects and project types (e.g. New Product Development (NPD), Innovation, Reserach, IT, Project Management Office (PMO) projects).Screenshot of where users can get a view of organization wide, department, team, or person views, of resource allocation and total capacity. They can also assign time to projects by hours, days, percentage, etc. Assigned and required resources can be viewed together or separately. Assignment summaries can be used to see precisely who’s working on what, where the pressure points are, when there’s a risk of becoming overloaded. Where resource gaps could be filled is discovered by assigning underutilized capacity from elsewhere. Automatic charts that graphically flag where total available resources are overtaken by the number of projects required help to support long-term planning.