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Software AG

Alfabet

Composite Score

7.2 /10

CX Score

7.1 /10

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What is Alfabet?

Software AG's Alfabet Enterprise Architecture Management Platform provides a collaborative platform for aligning the IT landscape with the business to guide competitive transformation. Alfabet offers a comprehensive solution for enterprise architecture management (EAM) and strategic IT planning and portfolio management (SPM). It comes in two editions – Alfabet Enterprise and Alfabet Fastlane – to let you decide which option best fits your needs based on budget, portfolio management maturity, program goals and stakeholders.

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Alfabet Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

82 Likeliness to Recommend

2
Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

6
Since last award

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

5
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+79 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Alfabet?

4% Negative

11% Neutral

85% Positive

Pros

Saves Time
Effective Service
Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Project Management

Collaboration

Analytics and Reporting

PCI and EMV Compatible

Repository Management

Risk and Fraud Assessment

Performance Management

Data Visualization GIS

Process Architecture

Software Distribution

Document Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Breadth of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

Usability and Intuitiveness

Alfabet Reviews

Matheus D.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Intitive, Powerful, Versatile

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Alfabet from other similar products?

Alfabet stands out for its robust integration with other Software AG solutions, providing a comprehensive and centralized view of the IT and business portfolio. Additionally, its ability to align corporate strategy with technological execution, featuring advanced analysis and planning capabilities, is a significant differentiator compared to other tools.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Alfabet is its ability to seamlessly connect business strategy with IT execution, enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions and optimize their portfolios for long-term success.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The complexity of the initial setup and configuration can be challenging for new users, especially without proper training or guidance.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Invest time in understanding your organization's specific needs and how Alfabet can address them. Ensure that your team receives proper training and leverages the available support resources to maximize the tool's potential. Start with a clear implementation plan and engage stakeholders early for a smoother adoption process.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

Eduardo G.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Intuitive, Powerful, Versatile

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Alfabet from other similar products?

What differentiates Alfabet from other similar products is its ability to integrate IT portfolio management with strategic business planning, providing a holistic view that facilitates informed decision-making. Additionally, the tool is highly customizable, allowing companies to tailor it to their specific needs, and it offers an intuitive interface that enhances usability and efficiency.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Alfabet is its ability to provide an integrated and detailed view of the IT portfolio, enabling efficient management aligned with strategic business objectives.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Alfabet is the initial learning curve, which can be steep for new users. However, with time and practice, usability improves significantly.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're considering Alfabet for your company, I highly recommend it. This tool not only provides an integrated and detailed view of your IT portfolio but also aligns seamlessly with your strategic business objectives. Its customization and intuitive interface make adoption and daily efficiency easier, despite an initial learning curve. With Alfabet, you'll achieve a more aligned and effective management of your IT environment.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

CA Santosh A.

Role: Finance
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Product is good quality and standard

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Alfabet from other similar products?

Alfabet Enterprise and Alfabet Fastlane are best option fits your needs based on budget, portfolio management maturity, program goals and stakeholders.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

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What do you dislike most about this product?

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What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

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Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Alfabet Ratings

82 Likeliness to Recommend

2 Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

6 Since last award

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

5 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+79 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Alfabet?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Project Management Includes support for elements of individual project management such as phase, task, resource, duration and budget, with Gantt and WBS views.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

PCI and EMV Compatible Includes system monitoring, remote access control, security alarms, and sensors.

Repository Management Includes storage, access control, and locking of files.

Risk and Fraud Assessment Includes the ability to document, mitigate, and respond to project risk conditions across the portfolio and detect instances of potential fraudulent claims.

Performance Management Includes all aspects of performance appraisals and review design: rollout, conducting, tracking, measurement, and goal attainment.

Data Visualization GIS Thematic visualization with the ability to change views, including color, pattern/icon, dot-density, chart, scaled-symbol, and 3D prism themes

Process Architecture Includes business process, policy, procedure, and project reviews.

Software Distribution Includes electronic data interchange, document management, and financial reporting and analysis.

Document Management Includes features such as check-in/check-out and versioning controls on documents and artifacts.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Alfabet Reviews

Matheus D.

Intitive, Powerful, Versatile

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Eduardo G.

Intuitive, Powerful, Versatile

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

CA Santosh A.

Product is good quality and standard

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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