Tidal Software Automation Alternatives

Comparing Tidal Workload Automation with ActiveBatch Workload Automation

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Tidal vs. ActiveBatch

Tidal and ActiveBatch are both workload automation solutions that enable you to monitor and manage cross-platform processes, providing orchestration for disparate tools and technologies.

ActiveBatch and Tidal can both help you optimize IT environments in various ways, including:

However, ActiveBatch workload automation software takes orchestration a step further by providing superior extensibility and ease-of-use.

  • Tested, pre-built universal connectors and native integrations for common enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, AWS, and more.
  • Super REST API Adapter gives users the ability to easily create secure connections to any software or service with an API, extending automation to any endpoint.
  • Server-based pricing so you just pay for the job schedulers and execution agents you need. You can build exactly the number of jobs your organization requires, without worrying about overage penalties.
  • Give business users access to run, monitor and manage their processes in the ActiveBatch Self-Service Portal.
  • Integrate other processes like managed file transfers into your end-to-end processes.
  • White Glove Onboarding and in-house proactive support included.

Other alternative automation solutions: Cisco Tidal Workload Automation, IBM Tivoli, and BMC Control-M, CA Automic


Easy Integrations with Enterprise Application Providers

  • Any major operating system, including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and IBM iSeries AS/400
  • Other schedulers, including cron and Windows Task Scheduler
  • SaaS intelligence tools, data warehousing tools, open-source platforms, and more
  • Numerous vendors, with 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


Superior Workload Automation and Job Scheduling Functionality

  • Provide data in real-time
  • Use enterprise workload balancing to reduce wait times
  • Perform enterprise file transfers that support FTP, SFTP (SSH), or FTPS (TLS)
  • Execute database procedures and integrate with cloud-based ETL and data warehousing applications
  • Include notifications and self-service remediation
  • Provision resources and manage cloud and virtual infrastructure


Combining No-Code Steps with Code-Based Actions

Another key benefit of ActiveBatch Workload Automation is its ability to integrate existing script investments into new, low-code workflows. Easily switch between scripts of any DevOps language (including Python, PowerShell, Ruby, and VBS) and drag-and-drop workflow steps that eliminate the need for additional scripting.
 

End-to-End, Real-time Access From Any Mobile Device

ActiveBatch Mobile Ops (Android, iOS) provides end-users with secure access to their ActiveBatch environment, enabling them to monitor and manage workloads from their iPhone, Android, or other mobile device. Mobile Ops’ responsive, feature-rich design and simple functionality make it the ideal automation solution for 24/7 access and fast response times when SLAs are on the line.


Demand More from Your Workload Automation. Make the Switch to ActiveBatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. ActiveBatch Workload Automation provides Job Steps for hundreds of common IT and business tasks, so developers can develop cross-platform processes quickly and seamlessly. Plus, with dozens of event triggers, notifications, and monitoring, and more, IT can automate and orchestrate dependable end-to-end processes. Explore what you can accomplish with ActiveBatch.

Yes. ActiveBatch's Super REST API Adapter enables users to create secure connections to any software or service with an API, extending automation to any endpoint. Plus, with server-based pricing, ActiveBatch clients pay just for the job schedulers and execution agents that they need, without worrying about overage penalties. See what you can accomplish with ActiveBatch.

ActiveBatch uses a tested migration strategy and tools to migrate processes from existing schedulers and automation tools. Our migration resources work side-by-side with clients to guide them through the installation and configuration process. Online training and support resources help new IT resources build expertise. Customers can also access ActiveBatch’s online Academy with hundreds of training modules. Learn more about automated migrations.

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