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- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Cutting edge software
Reviewed on 15/05/2020
I have worked in Alessa for over five years. What I loved about the company is that it has strong...
I have worked in Alessa for over five years. What I loved about the company is that it has strong culture with great values. The company takes effort to discuss with employees their personal as well professional challenges.
Pros
Ability to identify and take actions on the flaws or loop holes in the business process and further improve it.
Cons
Every software needs new features. The development team is constantly taking feedback and new user stories to improve the experience and usability.
Response from Alessa
Hi Ashwini, We appreciate the review! Understanding the customer's business process is an integral part of the process; thank you for highlighting it as a pro. Like any other software, there is always more features that we want to add. We very much depend on people like you to understand the requirements and prioritize their implementation. Thanks again!
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Saves a lot of manual working time due to automatic business processes!
Reviewed on 25/06/2020
Overall, this software allows us to perform significantly more controls than would be possible...
Overall, this software allows us to perform significantly more controls than would be possible manually. Thereby, we significantly improved our compliance and risk management system for accounting and taxation issues.
Pros
This software is easy to learn and use for all responsible employees in the company (in particular employees in our accounting department). So we didn't need to spend much money for user trainings and could start very soon. Furthermore, we saved a lot of working time since implementing this software due to changing many data checks from Manual to automatic.
Cons
Fine tuning of the controls was hard work and it took a lot of time to customize all attitudes to our business specifications. But after this fine tuning was done it works very well and we got the spended time back due to the pros of the automatization process.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the detailed review, Christian! We appreciate learning how Alessa allowed you to automate some of your processes and saves time for your employees. It is also very interesting that Alessa allowed you to implement more controls and significantly improve your compliance and risk management for accounting and taxation issues. Thank you for being a customer and providing your perspective on how Alessa helps your organization!
- Industry: Investment Management
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
NEXT LEVEL TRANSACTION MONITORING SOFTWARE
Reviewed on 19/05/2020
ALESSA HAS ADDED SO MUCH VALUE TO MY TEAM'S ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MONITOR TRANSACTIONS AND TO...
ALESSA HAS ADDED SO MUCH VALUE TO MY TEAM'S ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MONITOR TRANSACTIONS AND TO ASSURE OUR STAKEHOLDERS THAT WE HAVE OVERSIGHT OVER ALL TRANSACTIONS.
Pros
ALESSA IS USER FRIENDLY AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EXCEPTIONAL.
Cons
VOLUMINOUS ALERTS ARE BEING GENERATED AS THERE ARE MULTIPLE ALERTS PER TRANSACTION. ALSO, WOULD BE PREFERABLE TO SELECT A CLIENT AND ADDRESS THE ENTIRE RANGE OF ALERTS AT THE SAME TIME.
Response from Alessa
Hi Leigh-Ann! Thanks for the great comments! We are so glad to hear that you are able to effectively monitor and oversee all your transactions. With regards to your comment about the number of alerts and how to group them, I think you will be happy with the newest Alessa release. Our team in your region (we think they are fantastic too!) is going to reach out to you. Leigh-Ann, thanks again and it is a pleasure to have you as a customer.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Alessa as a Continuous Monitoring Solution
Reviewed on 12/05/2020
Alessa is an excellent tool which has made its name in the Financial industry as an all-encompassing...
Alessa is an excellent tool which has made its name in the Financial industry as an all-encompassing Anti-Money Laundering solution. The tool looks to adapt to the many changes across different regulations and they have a team that are committed to serve the customer's needs.
Pros
In the software it allows you develop monitoring processes fully customizable to your needs.
It is data-driven and contains capabilities for creating an automated ETL as well as workflow management for handling various scenarios.
Cons
The software does require quite a bit of set up and consultation prior to initial use, this is necessary for the customized experience.
Response from Alessa
Hi Rory,
Thank you for the feedback! Being a highly configurable, data-driven software is a must for Alessa since we work with so many types of financial institutions and corporations. Thank you for acknowledging it as a strength of our solution.
You are right in that the solution does require set up and consultation prior to initial use. But like you said, that is necessary in order to get a solution that is customized to a customer's needs.
Rory, we appreciate your feedback and we look forward to continuing to work with you.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great AML tool
Reviewed on 23/02/2021
My overall experience however has been a positive one as Alessa/Caseware provide excellent customer...
My overall experience however has been a positive one as Alessa/Caseware provide excellent customer support
Pros
Alessa helps my organisation detect high risk entities and activities early by creating alerts to be reviewed based on the parameters set.
Cons
Sometimes is moves a bit slow and presents with error messages. I have reported this on many occasions
Response from Alessa
Hi Michelle, Thank you for the review and we are thrilled to have you as a customer. We are glad to hear that our solution is able to alert your organization of high risk entities and activities! I am sorry to hear that sometimes the software is a little slow. We are continuously making enhancements to the product to improve the customer experience so your feedback is very helpful. Thanks again!
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Simple Solution for preventing fraud
Reviewed on 03/06/2020
We have implemented Alessa for several retail clients. This software integrates with other existing...
We have implemented Alessa for several retail clients. This software integrates with other existing systems to find fraudulent activities. Our clients love the fact that they can carefully screen and monitor ongoing transactions.
Pros
The best part of implementing Alessa had to be dealing with their customer service. If I had to choose a word to describe them it would simply be phenomenal. I had a minor issue implementing this application for one of the retail clients, but technical support was able to assist me and swiftly solve the issue.
Cons
To be quite honest I have yet to hear from any of our clients regarding any negative issues.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the review, Medline! We are very glad to hear that the support team was able to provide you with the assistance that you needed.
We agree with you that retail companies like being able to screen and monitor all ongoing transactions to look for fraud. Reducing losses due to fraud goes a long way to help with profitability. Thanks again for the review!
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Screening Function
Reviewed on 07/05/2020
Pros
The new screening function is very useful especially for payment screening.
Cons
I miss the ability to build a query based on user and work items.
Response from Alessa
Hi Camisha,
Thanks for the review! We are glad to hear that the screening function in Alessa is working well for your organization. I spoke to our team about the query feature and they made note of your request. They are going to look for an opportunity to bring it back or provide an option that allows you to have the functionality that you miss. Thanks again for taking the time to let us know what you think about our product!
- Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Experiences with CaseWareMonitor (Alessa)
Reviewed on 30/06/2020
Pros
automation of controls,
Time savings through the automated controls
quick correction of abnormalities
Cons
I missing a manuel in german
own further development is complex
Response from Alessa
Thank you for your review, Oxana. When used for automated controls monitoring, Alessa can indeed save time and allow organizations to correct any abnormalities. Our distributor in Germany should be able to assist you with your inquiries - do let us know if you need further assistance. Thank you again for your feedback!
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
useful helper for complex analyses
Reviewed on 29/06/2020
We have been satisfied with the effectiveness of Alessa for several years.
We have been satisfied with the effectiveness of Alessa for several years.
Pros
TAG Immobilien AG mainly uses Alessa to detect duplicate payments and duplicate vendor master data. Posting journal and master data are managed in an SAP system. The stored algorithms work well and deliver anomalies which are then checked further. We are satisfied with the results.
Cons
The design options for the own dashboards could be more extensive.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the review, Maik. We are glad to hear that Alessa is able to help your organization detect duplicate payments, duplicate vendor master data and other anomalies. Other organizations have found this to be a powerful capability to reduce revenue losses and financial fraud. Thank you for sharing your perspective on why you have been satisfied with the effectiveness of Alessa for several years!
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Alessa Is the best
Reviewed on 16/07/2020
Transaction monitoring & screening
Transaction monitoring & screening
Pros
Alessa is an efficient tool that has allowed us to detect & report unusual & suspicious activities
Cons
The software is pretty user friendly. NO additions at this time
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the review, Monique! We are thrilled to hear that you think Alessa is easy to use and is an efficient tool that has allowed you to detect and report unusual and suspicious activities. Thanks again for your review!
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
good support
Reviewed on 14/10/2020
Overall it has been a good experience. The support team is great.
Overall it has been a good experience. The support team is great.
Pros
Anytime we have had an issue with it being down or slow the response has been very quick and the issues are resolved quickly
Cons
There is some functionality that is not possible with Alessa.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the review, Stephanie! We are glad to hear that you find that our support team is knowledgeable and quick to resolve any issues. We are always willing to help!
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Tanya's Review
Reviewed on 07/05/2020
The team I work with, [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] have been absolutely amazing every step of the way!
The team I work with, [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] have been absolutely amazing every step of the way!
Pros
Extremely user friendly. Data is always there and extremely easily to navigate and use the tool for transaction monitoring.
Cons
Some faults in sending over files and them getting uploaded but some details missing. Does not have Regulatory Reporting yet.
Response from Alessa
Hi Tanya,
Thank you for the kind words! We are delighted to have Zero Financial as a customer and we are very much enjoying working with you. Glad to hear that you too find our solution extremely easy to navigate and that our transaction monitoring functionality is working for you.
I have checked with our team and they are going to reach out to find out more about the file issues you mentioned. I also double-checked that the regulatory reporting capability is being prepared for deployment at your organization. I am sorry that the wait has been longer, but we will have it for you soon.
- Industry: Insurance
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Alessa for Exception Reporting
Reviewed on 11/05/2020
Pros
Graphical interface for Dashboard, easy enough to understand.
Cons
Implementation timeline extremely long, User training now clear.
Response from Alessa
Hi Lesley,
Thank you for your review! I am glad that you too like our dashboards and are able to get insights from them.
I am very sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the implementation timeline of the project. Implementation times can vary for a number of reasons and it can be very frustrating to work through these technical difficulties. I had a conversation with the implementation team and I understand that discussions around a way forward remains a priority to them.
We appreciate your feedback, Lesley. We hope that you will be satisfied with the solution very soon.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Manual Scanning of Individuals and Entitities
Reviewed on 26/05/2020
I am quite comfortable with the new features and guidance received from my training. Very user...
I am quite comfortable with the new features and guidance received from my training. Very user friendly.
Pros
Information is now real time. Graphics are awesome. More user friendly. More intrinsic Matches. No longer we have to input a reference number. One is created for you. Matches produced. A feature to remove the matches you think in your view are way ward matches and false positives
Cons
I have nothing negative to say about this software.
Response from Alessa
Thanks for the review, Yvette! You have touched on so many of our features. Very pleased to hear that you find some of our latest sanctions screening features user friendly and that it has simplified your work. Thanks again for the detailed review.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Training Review
Reviewed on 11/06/2020
Pros
The quality of the product and training that is being provided has expanded my knowledge in the day to day activities including filing of SAR's, Beneficial Ownerships, the AML Screening process and programs. Webinars specifically are kept to a minimum in order to allow viewers to still keep up with daily work activities.
Cons
The integration process was completed before I began. Thusfar I have not experienced and "cons".
Response from Alessa
Glad you are enjoying our webinar program, Gene. Thank you for being an Alessa customer and providing a review!
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Top rate Continuous Monitoring Solution
Reviewed on 14/05/2020
Pros
How easy it is to use and also review exception. The grid is just like using excel. ALso the workflow. Basically it just works as it should which is great
Cons
No much in terms of dislikes - I would like some more simple screens (less clicks)
Response from Alessa
Hi Gavin, Thank you for the kind review. We are glad that you find Alessa easy to use, that it works as it should and there isn't much that you dislike. Simplifying screens is a continuous activity for our development team and we agree with your that less clicks is best. Thanks again!
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great solution for Continuous Control Monitoring
Reviewed on 14/05/2020
Pros
Flexibility of workflow configuration, nice intuitive design
Cons
No multi-tenant version, time-consuming to implement and upgrade for multiple customers
Response from Alessa
Hi Natalya, Thanks for the review! We are glad to hear that you like our workflows. You are also in good company with other customers who find the design intuitive compared to other options. With regards to deployment time, our partnership with Microsoft Azure is changing how we implement and upgrade our cloud solution. It will be a lot less time consuming. Thanks again, Natalya!
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Review for Alessa
Reviewed on 06/07/2020
first time using an app like that
first time using an app like that
Pros
Easy to use, and i just need to set it up 1 time
Cons
some frequent errors of the app that difficult the work sometimes.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the review, Edward! We are glad to hear that you find the product easy-to-use. We hope that as you continue to work with the product, you will discover some of the other benefits it offers. Thanks again!
- Industry: Research
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Comments
Reviewed on 09/06/2020
Pros
Easy to use. Most functions are intuitative
Cons
No export function. cannot manipulate info.
Response from Alessa
Thanks for the review, Otto! We are glad to hear that you find Alessa easy to use and that most functions are intuitive. A member of our team is going to contact you to learn more about what kind of data you are trying to export. We might have a solution for you. Thanks again!
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Manageable
Reviewed on 22/11/2020
Managed with great ease.
Managed with great ease.
Pros
The product is remarkably Easy to use. Effortless. Great tool.
Cons
I haven’t encountered a feature I dislike as of yet.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for your feedback, Alicia!
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Alessa life made simple
Reviewed on 08/05/2020
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Pros
its very simple and quick helps a lot in making our work simple.
Cons
So far the software works great, except few times it gets stuck
Response from Alessa
Hi Archana, Thanks for the review! Very glad to hear that you too find our software simple and quick. At times the software can seem a bit slow but I am glad that it has not diminished the value you see in our solution. Thanks again!
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used for Free Trial
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Ease of Use with Webinars
Reviewed on 09/06/2020
I have used Alessa several times for webinars and it is very easy to get started and manuever.
I have used Alessa several times for webinars and it is very easy to get started and manuever.
Pros
Alessa is very easy to use for those of us who are technically challenged in today's technical world.
Cons
There was nothing about Alessa I did not like.
Response from Alessa
Glad you find our product easy to use and that you are enjoying our webinar program, Kelley!
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used for Free Trial
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- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Wire Transfer Webinar
Reviewed on 18/06/2020
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Pros
the software is User Friendly. Easy to join the webinar and Q & A section was great.
Cons
Visual would have been great of the presenter. Easier to stay focused.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the review and glad to hear that you enjoyed our webinar about the money laundering and fraud risks with wire transfers!
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used for Free Trial
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- Value for Money
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Satisfied
Reviewed on 04/06/2020
Pros
Its crystal clear and fast. It is very efficient.
Cons
question answer session may be improved
Response from Alessa
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you found Alessa to be clear, fast and efficient.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Is is absolutely helpful for our department.
Reviewed on 25/06/2020
We get a mounthly report of all our issues. We get a better feeling for cases that should be...
We get a mounthly report of all our issues. We get a better feeling for cases that should be checked.
Pros
It is an easy compliance programm and quickly installed in our system.
Cons
Up to now I misted nothing. So I have on negative points.
Response from Alessa
Thank you for the review, Frank! We are so glad to hear that you find Alessa an easy compliance program to use and that you are able to easily determine which issues need to be addressed first. Thank you for being a customer and providing your assessment of our product!