ActiveBatch Workload Automation

ActiveBatch Workload Automation

ActiveBatch by Redwood
Control-M

Control-M

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ActiveBatch by Redwood makes setting up and launching automation easy with no custom scripting required. With a low-code Super REST API adapter, over 100 pre-built job steps and a user-friendly drag-and-drop workflow designer, you can integrate across any system, application and data source, on-prem, in the cloud or in hybrid environments. Maintain complete control and visibility and meet SLAs with monitoring of all automation from a single pane of glass and get custom alerts via emails or SMS. Managed Smart Queues dynamically scale resources for high-volume workloads, reducing process times while the self-service portal enables business users to run and monitor workflows independently. ActiveBatch meets security and compliance standards, with ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type II certifications, encrypted connections and regular third-party tests, always keeping security at the forefront. Along with ongoing product advancements, get the added benefit of 24x7 support and on-site training.

About

Control-M accelerates business outcomes by orchestrating complex workflows across hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments. With centralized visibility and governance, it simplifies operational complexity, reduces risk, and increases agility. The platform’s predictive analytics, event-driven automation, and seamless integration with modern toolchains enable IT, data, and DevOps teams to automate data pipelines and application workflows reliably at scale. Backed by BMC’s expertise in intelligent automation, Control-M connects people, systems, and data to power sustainable growth and transformation. Through predictive analytics, event-driven automation, and seamless integration with modern toolchains, Control-M helps organizations reduce risk, increase agility, and accelerate innovation. Widely used in finance, healthcare, telecom, and manufacturing, it is valued for scalability, compliance, and operational resilience in mission-critical environments.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

IT Strategy, IT Operations, Infrastructure & Cloud, Workload Automation, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, IT Transformation, Data Center & Warehouse, Data Engineering, DevOps, ERP

Audience

Control-M is designed for enterprise IT, DataOps, and DevOps teams that need to automate, orchestrate, and monitor complex workflows across applications, data platforms, and cloud environments from a single platform.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

ActiveBatch pricing is based on number of job runs. We don't charge extra for higher CPU or core counts. Users can run jobs across environments.

Out-of-the-box, we offer hundreds of native connectors, change management, a managed file transfer suite, and more.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$2400 / month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • ActiveBatch Workload Automation software greatly enhances our organization's productivity with its advanced automated workflows, including drag-and-drop and low-code operations. It's user-friendly, making it easy to automate manual tasks. This intuitive and dependable solution has significantly benefited our organization by reducing manual intervention. Overall, it's the top software for minimizing manual processes.
  • Provides a consolidated platform for managing activities across several environments, apps, etc. Because of automation, manual involvement is considerably decreased, resulting in fewer manual mistakes.
  • Schedules jobs and maintains workflow. Streamlining the process. Eliminates repetitious workflow, which streamlines the process. Highly secure.
  • Regular scanning of endpoint security components Scheduling and controlling workflow. The manual hours have been decreased from 20 to 5 hours. The program is adaptable for integration with a variety of different applications and services.
  • The reduction in coding is substantial in numerous cases. Once a specific job is created, it can be easily duplicated with minimal adjustments. The scheduler provides extensive and flexible options.
  • ActiveBatch demonstrates exceptional reliability and scalability for all our automation tasks. The tool excels in service management and intelligent automation, effectively scheduling complex jobs and effortlessly handling heavy server workloads, showcasing its robust stability.
  • Its standout feature is its capability to initiate jobs once nightly warehouse batch processes are finished. It offers an impressive array of utilities such as file transfer systems, job schedulers, and other triggers that are highly effective.
  • ActiveBatch offers numerous customization options that are extremely useful for automating our workloads. We use this tool to automate Informatica workflows, database jobs, and shell scripts.
  • ActiveBatch enables you to create a more streamlined process. It provided me with insight into all my tasks, allowing me to select which ones to execute concurrently.
  • ActiveBatch's capability to automate routine and repetitive tasks is effective. It handles this process quite well. Much of our work involves downloading files from SFTP servers and transferring them to our local file servers.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

ActiveBatch by Redwood
Founded: 1993
United States
www.advsyscon.com

Company Information

BMC Software
Founded: 1980
United States
www.bmc.com/it-solutions/control-m.html

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Categories

Categories

Data Pipeline Supported
DataOps Supported
DevOps Supported
IT Automation Supported
Job Scheduler Supported
Runbook Automation Supported

Workload Automation Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Audit Trails Supported
Business Process Management Supported
Cross-Platform Scheduling Supported
Dashboard Supported
Data Analysis / Visualization Supported
Event-Triggers Supported
Load Balancing Supported
Resource-Based Scheduling Supported
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Supported
Workflow Foundation Support Supported

Workflow Management Features

Access Controls/Permissions Supported
Approval Process Control Supported
Business Process Automation Supported
Calendar Management Not Supported
Compliance Tracking Not Supported
Configurable Workflow Supported
Customizable Dashboard Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Graphical Workflow Editor Not Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
No-Code Supported
Task Management Supported
Third Party Integrations Supported
Workflow Configuration Supported

Workload Automation Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Audit Trails Supported
Business Process Management Supported
Cross-Platform Scheduling Supported
Dashboard Supported
Data Analysis / Visualization Supported
Event-Triggers Supported
Load Balancing Supported
Resource-Based Scheduling Supported
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Supported
Workflow Foundation Support Supported

Managed File Transfer (MFT) Features

API Integration Supported
Authentication / Auditing Supported
Compression Not Supported
Data Sharing Supported
Data Transmission Protocol Integration Not Supported
Database Management Supported
Encryption Support Not Supported
Fail-Over / Load Balancing Not Supported

Integrations

Hadoop Supported
IBM DataStage Supported
Microsoft Azure Supported
Oracle Database Supported
Amazon RDS Not Supported
Apache Hadoop YARN Supported
Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager Not Supported
Databricks Not Supported
GitHub Not Supported
Google Cloud Platform Not Supported
Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services Supported
Informatica PowerCenter Supported
Jenkins Not Supported
Matillion Not Supported
SAP BW/4HANA Not Supported
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Supported
SAP Crystal Reports Supported
ServiceNow Supported
Teradata VantageCloud Supported
VMware Cloud Supported

Integrations

Hadoop Supported
IBM DataStage Supported
Microsoft Azure Supported
Oracle Database Supported
Amazon RDS Supported
Apache Hadoop YARN Not Supported
Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager Supported
Databricks Supported
GitHub Supported
Google Cloud Platform Supported
Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services Not Supported
Informatica PowerCenter Not Supported
Jenkins Supported
Matillion Supported
SAP BW/4HANA Supported
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Not Supported
SAP Crystal Reports Not Supported
ServiceNow Not Supported
Teradata VantageCloud Not Supported
VMware Cloud Not Supported
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