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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AIBM Cloud Pak for Automation allows the user to design, build and run automation applications and services on any cloud, using pre-integrated automation technologies and low-code tools. IBM Cloud Pak is the latest deployment option of the IBM automation platform for digital business, available on Red Hat OpenShift.N/A

    SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AUK company SmartStream offers a process automation option.N/A
    Pricing
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationSmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationSmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    18 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationSmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation and SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
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    Ratings
    API for custom integration7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation and SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    6.4
    1 Ratings
    23% below category average
    SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
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    Dashboards6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process Engine
    Comparison of Process Engine features of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation and SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    -
    Ratings
    Process designer8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process simulation7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business rules engine7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    SOA support7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process player7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form builder8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Model execution7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business Process Automation
    Comparison of Business Process Automation features of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation and SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    -
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    Business Process Modeling7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Decision Modeling7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Code-Based Automation8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    No-Code Automation7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationSmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Small Businesses
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Okta Workflows
    Score8.8 out of 10
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Okta Workflows
    Score8.8 out of 10
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationSmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (42 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationSmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    Well Suited Scenarios IBM Cloud Pak shines in scenarios where complex workflows, such as project management in web design, require automation. It's also highly effective for collaborative content creation, enabling seamless content approval. Less Appropriate Scenarios Conversely, it may be less suitable for organizations with simpler task management needs that do not fully leverage its robust capabilities. Also, companies with limited IT resources might face challenges during setup and customization.
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    SmartStream Technologies
    TLM will be well suited for an organization's recon requirements. If the organization is able to afford the software, it will be worth investing the amount. The support for heterogeneous file formats is one of the key features. It can accept swift and flat files. The config screens for ingesting the data are very user-friendly. Overall the time taken for setting up a new recon is very less. TLM can be improved if they bring in some AI/ML algorithms for improved match rates.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • I like how this tool provides us with automation capabilities to all our business processes hence improves our productivity.
    • Helps us to analyze complex workflows for our clients.
    • Accelerate our growth to digital transformation.
    • Reduce clients wait time. Hence we are able to deliver on time.
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    • Matching Rules are easy to implement
    • Dashboards are user friendly and customizable
    • Supports multiple file formats for easy data ingestion
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    Cons
    IBM
    • For heavy load, the performance should be improved
    • The integration with the messaging system is a bit tricky and hence example documentation could be provided
    • It is a very nice and powerful tool however still not very known, marketing needs to be improved
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    SmartStream Technologies
    • Data Archival
    • AI and Machine Learning for better match rate
    • Better reporting capabilities
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    IBM Cloud Pak provides modernization in collecting, organizing and analyzing data. This product provides to unify market leading services such as data management, DataOps, governance, business analytics and automated AI. IBM Cloud Pak is best for resource and infrustructure optimization. IBM Cloud Pak is capable to accomodate our business automation needs.
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    SmartStream Technologies
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    There are various products that are similar to IBM Cloud, but IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation stands out overall. IBM Cloud offers valuable features such as analytics, cognitive abilities, and data management capabilities. Additionally, it places a strong emphasis on security and compliance, with features such as role-based access control and encryption. Moreover, it allows for easy integration with other systems and platforms.
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    SmartStream Technologies
    Excel was used as a traditional recon tool using macros for matching. There is no room to scale up the recons using excel. The recons are cumbersome and take a lot of time to complete. There are more chances of manual errors. No UI to create a good user experience. Overall all negatives compared to TLM
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • A platform with multiple functions, automations and system monitoring.
    • The components of this software help to obtain results from the first month of its implementation.
    • Each module has a price and can be purchased according to the direct need of the company; this helps to adapt to our budget.
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    SmartStream Technologies
    • Recons completed within SLA's
    • Improved match rates
    • User friendly dashboards
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