Compare BOARD and Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation - Nov 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BOARD or Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation?

BOARD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation, and BOARD is rated higher (75/100) than Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation (62/100). BOARD offers users more features (43) than Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation (3).

Looking for the right Business Intelligence solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

BOARD International Vs. Dimension Data

BOARD International: Founded in 1994 BOARD International is the provider of the industry’s only programming-free toolkit for rapid and cost-effective development of Corporate Performance Management and Business Intelligence applications.  A toolkit approach to Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management (CPM) represents a new, unique and cost effe...

Dimension Data: Headquartered in Johannesburg, Dimension Data was founded in 1983 at the inception of networked communications with a simple vision – to do great things. Dimension Data is a specialist IT services and solution provider that helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Today we are positioned at the forefront of networking...

Who is more expensive? BOARD or Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Business Intelligence software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for BOARD and Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation.

BOARD accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 BOARD is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Business Intelligence software. Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 BOARD is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Business Intelligence software.

Bottom line: BOARD is more expensive than Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared BOARD Vs. Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation based on some of the most important and required Business Intelligence features.

BOARD: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Customizable Categories, Mobile Access, On Premise, Online Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Budgeting & Forecasting, P&L Statement, Sales Reporting.

Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

BOARD is the preferred BI and CPM tool for more than 3000 companies around the globe. and Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.