Control-M SaaS

What do you like best about the product?

Makes automatization easy, fast and simple for anyone that uses it

What do you dislike about the product?

Sometimes the system is a bit slow to respond

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Financial reports, security copies and data transfer

What do you like best about the product?

Ease of use and observability make the product very user friendly.

What do you dislike about the product?

The upgrades from version 9.0.20.x has been a difficult task.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

SLA management is always a concern. Control-M helps us track deviations from normal runs of workflows.

What do you like best about the product?

Ease of use. Multiple ways of scheduling and connecting jobs.

What do you dislike about the product?

The differences between the client and the web. They changed terminology in the web, but not in the client, so as we try to move from one to the other, there is some difficulty in finding things. The scheduling in the web is different and harder to use. Maybe because there are more options. We have not had time to look into these changes and how to use it.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

The integration with different services, so we can move away from using scripts. Looking forward to implementing MFT and getting rid of all of our current FTP scripts.

What do you like best about the product?

The reporting and forecasting abilities.

What do you dislike about the product?

The loss of what services a specific job belongs to from a historical view.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Accurate predictions of end times for critical services.

What do you like best about the product?

I love how Control-M centralizes and automates complex batch processes, significantly reducing manual effort and minimizing the risk of human error. The centralized dashboard is particularly impressive as it allows me to see every job, dependency, and workflow in real-time. This feature lets me immediately view job statuses, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks without the need to dig through multiple screens, making it extremely efficient and user-friendly. Additionally, the tool integrates seamlessly with monitoring tools like Splunk and CloudWatch for tracking logs and alerts, and with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira for incident management and workflow tracking, ensuring a smooth operational workflow. The initial setup was straightforward, and the visual tools made defining workflows easier once the core setup was established. The comprehensive documentation is also a big help for getting started, although there is a learning curve. Overall, based on my experience, I confidently give Control-M a recommendation score of 10 out of 10.

What do you dislike about the product?

Some areas of the Control-M interface still feel outdated and could benefit from a more modern, streamlined design. The visual layout can become crowded, especially when navigating large workflow maps. This makes improved zooming, grouping, or filtering options a desirable enhancement. Additionally, while the installation process was straightforward, configuring the environment, agents, security settings, and integrations required planning and technical knowledge. The documentation was helpful, but there remains a learning curve for new users.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I find Control-M helps by centralizing and automating complex batch processes, reducing manual effort and human error. The dashboard offers real-time overview, making it easy to track job statuses and workflows.