Stonebranch vs. ActiveBatch
Stonebranch and ActiveBatch are both workload automation tools that enable users to monitor and manage cross-platform processes, providing orchestration for disparate tools and technologies.
ActiveBatch and Stonebranch both support a wide variety of use cases, including:
- Hybrid cloud automation
- Big data/ETL
- Managed file transfers
- Infrastructure
- Business process automation
- IT automation/IT ops
- And more
However, ActiveBatch takes orchestration a step further by providing superior extensibility and ease-of-use.
Hundreds of universal connectors and native integrations for common enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, AWS, and more.
- Super REST API Adapter gives users built-in helpers to create secure connections to any software or service with an API, extending automation to any endpoint.
- Intuitive, drag-and-drop GUI so your team can easily build reliable end-to-end processes in a modern interface
- Highly customizable console with dozens of role-based views and self-service interface for ease of use
- White Glove Onboarding and in-house proactive support included for all engagements
Other ActiveBatch alternatives: Cisco Tidal Workload Automation, IBM Tivoli, BMC Control-M, CA Autosys, CA Automic
Integrate with Virtually Any Solution or Technology on the Market
- Any major operating system, including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and IBM iSeries AS/400
- Other schedulers, including cron and Windows Task Scheduler
- Business intelligence tools, data warehousing tools, and more
- Built-in integrations for Informatica, IBM, Microsoft, SAP, VMware, Amazon (AWS), Apache Hadoop ecosystem, ERP systems, and more
- Multiple back-end databases like SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Oracle DBs
- Integrate existing scripts for mainframe operations or integrate SaaS tools with ActiveBatch’s REST API adapter
Superior Workload Automation and Job Scheduling Functionality
- Provide data in real-time
- Use load balancing to reduce wait times
- Perform enterprise file transfers that support FTP, SFTP (SSH), or FTPS (TLS)
- Execute database procedures and integrate with ETL and data warehousing applications
- Include alerts and self-remediation
- Accelerate DevOps with change management, simulations, and graphical workflow designers
- Provision resources and manage cloud and virtual infrastructure
Combining No-Code Steps with Code-Based Actions
Another key benefit of the ActiveBatch Workload Automation platform is its ability to integrate existing script investments into new, no-code workflows. Easily switch between scripts of any language (Python, PowerShell, Ruby, VBS, and command line) and drag-and-drop workflow steps that eliminate the need for additional scripting.
On-the-Go Access From Any Mobile Device
ActiveBatch Mobile Ops provides users secure access to their workload automation solution, enabling them to monitor and manage IT processes from their iPhone, Android, or other mobile device. Mobile Ops’ responsive, feature-rich design and simple navigation make it the ideal solution for 24/7 access and fast response times when SLAs are on the line.