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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    EMCO MSI Package Builder

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AIcelandic company EMCO Software offers MSI Package Builder, a software distribution solution.N/A

    HCL BigFix

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
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    EMCO MSI Package BuilderHCL BigFix
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    EMCO MSI Package BuilderHCL BigFix
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    EMCO MSI Package BuilderHCL BigFix
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    User Ratings
    EMCO MSI Package BuilderHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EMCO MSI Package BuilderHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    EMCO Software
    For large, complex software deployments that have a number of install scenarios and executables that interact with one another, EMCO MSI Builder is well-suited. It is able to track software installs, registry changes, file additions, and deletions, modifying shortcuts and anything else that would be needed to prepare big deployment projects for large organizations.
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    HCLSoftware
    HCL BigFix is well-suited:
    1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
    2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
    3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
      However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
    4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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    Pros
    EMCO Software
    • Capture Customizations to settings/registry.
    • Track File movement and additions during install for specific uses.
    • Capture file and system level changes for inclusion in deployment.
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    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
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    Cons
    EMCO Software
    • Work on clearly defining functions on reboot.
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    HCLSoftware
    • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
    • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
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    Support Rating
    EMCO Software
    Support has always been quick to respond with additional information and clarification
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    HCLSoftware
    Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
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    Alternatives Considered
    EMCO Software
    Provides advanced functionality for the enterprise level software deployment analyst over and above the basic tools that Microsoft included with the original APP-v sequencing tool, allowing the analyst greater control over what is captured and how it is captured. This makes the impact of needing to change the deployment package easier to maintain and update
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    HCLSoftware
    We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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    Return on Investment
    EMCO Software
    • It allows faster turnaround time for complex deployment projects.
    • Easy to update existing deployment packages with changes.
    • We must maintain the pristine virtual machine for usage.
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    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
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