# IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers vs Lumen Managed and Professional Services Comparison | | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 32 | 19 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 7.3 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Responsiveness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expertise of Team** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Execution Ability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Professionalism** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 6.1 (15 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Lumen Managed and Professional Services #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Professional Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers** | N/A | N/A | | **Lumen Managed and Professional Services** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers** | N/A | N/A | | **Lumen Managed and Professional Services** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Security and Privacy Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers** | N/A | N/A | | **Lumen Managed and Professional Services** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Internet Service Providers (ISPs) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers** | N/A | N/A | | **Lumen Managed and Professional Services** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Internet Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Service Tiers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Corporate Speeds** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Packaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Security Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers** | N/A | N/A | | **Lumen Managed and Professional Services** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### B2B Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers** | N/A | N/A | | **Lumen Managed and Professional Services** | N/A | N/A | #### Team Quality | Feature | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers (1):** [Other IT Infrastructure Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-it-infrastructure) **Unique to Lumen Managed and Professional Services (7):** [Managed Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-services), [Internet Service Providers (ISPs)](https://www.g2.com/categories/internet-service-providers-isps), [IT Strategy Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-strategy-consulting), [IT Infrastructure Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure-consulting), [Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs)](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-security-services-mssp), [Managed IT Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-it-services), [IoT Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-services) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers | Lumen Managed and Professional Services | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 26.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 14.3% | 47.4% | | **Enterprise** | 35.7% | 26.3% | ### By Industry #### IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.6% - **Computer Software:** 21.4% - **Internet:** 14.3% - **Telecommunications:** 3.6% - **Insurance:** 3.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.6% - **Farming:** 3.6% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.6% - **E-Learning:** 3.6% - **Other:** 10.7% #### Lumen Managed and Professional Services - **Computer Software:** 31.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5% - **Government Administration:** 10.5% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 5.3% - **Retail:** 5.3% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 5.3% - **Medical Devices:** 5.3% - **Internet:** 5.3% - **Computer Hardware:** 5.3% - **Other:** 5.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers - [AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK)](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud-development-kit-aws-cdk/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars 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If a Bare Metal Servers firmware is out..." - Title: [Why can I not connect to the KVM console?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/general-923c47d0-49fe-4310-b409-86cc8534a2ec) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "If you are unable to connect to the KVM console, review the troubleshooting tips below to assist in resolving the issue. Should additional issues occur,..." - Title: [What is the difference between "Boot from Image" and "Load from Image"?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/general-137ed8dc-8a2c-4dd7-98bc-13bfa98be236) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Boot from Image and Load from Image both utilize existing image templates, which are applied to a device to either replace the existing operating system or..." - Title: [Can the Operating System (OS) be changed on the device?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/os-reloads-ca6d9a9b-5c73-4828-8538-250040b8e35a) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You can change your OS and the software that you installed by reloading an OS . After you select OS Reload on the device, the system displays a link to a..." - Title: [How can I track the status of the OS reload?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/os-reloads-ebeac1f2-b24a-4db5-9369-f1635463f676) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Under Hardware in the Customer Portal, there is a Notes section for each of your servers. The Notes section includes links to information about the current..." ### Lumen Managed and Professional Services No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-cloud-bare-metal-servers-vs-lumen-managed-and-professional-services)