Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck)

UBS Review

Pros:

The ease of having everything in one place is fantastic! Prior to this I used Opera Sales & Catering for 3 years

Cons:

Feature losses from V20 to V30 are painful. For example no "Check in all" function in V30 & email sent from UBS not appearing in Outlook sent box

Very Happy!

Comments: Overall the software is GREAT. It can do so much and its user friendly! Our events team uses this for our 800+ events a year that we book/manage.

Pros:

I really like the customer service we receive with Momentus. Its also really easy for me to use and build our menus/rooms/etc. Along with quick reference to reports on our Dashboards that can be very customized. With my knowledge we can use the software the best we can and not have to reach out and have Momentus do all the little updates to menu items, etc.

Cons:

The overall annual cost is our highest budget item for our department.

Ungerboeck Software OK

Comments: Ungerboeck worked fine for our office before we expanded into the non-credit and alternative digital credential realms fully. The software could not keep up with our needs and led to frustrating encounters both for our customers and for our staff on the customer service side. Each time an issue needed resolved, we were charged for the time it took to answer a simple question or easily fix a problem that was a glitch through Ungerboeck to begin with. If you have a limited number of offerings or focus in one area, then Ungerboeck would probably be fine, but as you grow and gain more customers, the time spent inputting courses and dealing with issues, is not worth the return on your investment.

Pros:

Being able to see a list of sessions each time the software is opened, made the staff's lives easier as they did not have to constantly search for upcoming sessions. Also being able to customize the software so you could only see your sessions or upcoming events allowed us to keep track of our items without possibly clicking around in another staff member's events.

Cons:

The software did not allow us to create a website through it or link directly to our website, which meant staff had to spend double the time inputting courses into Ungerboeck and then also using Cascade to input information into our website. Each time an update was needed, the same process had to be followed. Customers also had trouble finding the information needed and registering for the courses, leading to lost revenue through lost customers and more time spent registering customers on the back end.

VenueOps is the best!

Comments: VenueOps has changed the way we communicate in our organization. Everything can be entered in the event so everyone can stay up to date with the details. We rely on it heavily for our calendars too. People no longer have the excuse that they didn't know what was going on with an event.

Pros:

This software is extremely easy to use. The implementation was very quick and it was easy to train our staff and get them on board. We use it for everything - scheduling, quotes, invoices, event detailing, event orders and final settlements. I couldn't be happier with our choice.

Cons:

I wish that we had the capability to create our own reports instead of asking their team to configure the different things that we need. I would like to customize my reports by selecting different options (room usage, days of week, inventory usage, etc.)

A Great Product!

Comments: We use VenueOps as our booking software and for event detailing. We have had a great experience with the EventBooking staff, who are all so willing to help when we have questions or concerns. As I mentioned previously, the software is also very user friendly. When we switched over from another software program, we were concerned about learning a new product, but everyone picked up on it almost immediately.

Pros:

We love that this software is so user friendly - it makes our daily detailing and tasks an easy process!

Cons:

There are some things that we would like the software to be able to do that are not currently possible, but hopefully they're coming in the future.

Venue Ops for PAC use

Comments: Overall the customer service is great. [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] was our lead on implementation and was amazing to work with. [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] was a great at our in person training, and [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] has been quick and thorough with creating custom reports and dashboards for us. I enjoyed that their user conference was small and intimate as well. It was great to connect personally with their team.

Pros:

I find Venue Ops extremely user friendly and intuitive. I have experience in a few different booking software and some are not as easy to figure out for the everyday user. I find the booking process and information location flows and makes sense. From and admin standpoint, the back end is also easy to update and setup. The knowledge base is robust and helpful.

Cons:

While I understand that free type areas make things more flexible, sometimes they also make things less consistent. Some features feel like they are better suited for Convention Centers than PAC's. I do appreciate that anything we think there could be improvements on are taken into their database for consideration. Updates seem to happen at a regular pace which is nice.

VenueOps Review

Comments: This was a big upgrade from EventBooking, which housed very little data on the back-end, and was not very easy to use.

Pros:

The product is certainly user friendly. You can easily use the platform to transition from page to page, move events around with a drop and drag on the calendar, which I like a lot.

Cons:

There needs to be a feature in the CRM/Customer section of the software that can link a customer to a sales rep. These feels intrinsically basic, but has not been added despite asking for it for over 2 years.

Convention Center Scheduling and More

Pros:

The customer service that we have received over the past two+ years, has been awesome. We also like that the base of the software addresses the bulk of what we want it to do, but we have the ability to customize and make tweaks to make it work for our facility. The ability to provide online trainings and support has been awesome. The new certification program is helpful as well.

Cons:

Customizing does cost money; for the first year, every time we asked for something it felt like it was going to cost something. I'd recommend setting aside funds for customization each year, as it really does make the software even better. Our accounting team still has to double entry everything; in the sales process, we were told that this system would connect with our accounting software but it does not.

Alternatives Considered: EventBookings

Reasons for Choosing Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck): We were looking for a system that moved quickly and was more agile with what we do.

Switched From: Concentric

My excitement for Momentus (formerly Ungerboeck) 101

Comments: My overall experience is two-fold. I was a user of the software for many years starting back in 2010 at another convention center. Once I arrived in DC, I was an advocate for this system. Once we got the system, serving on the team to implement it, was very rewarding. Currently, as the Systems Analyst in our Technology Department, I work with a wonderful team of staff at Momentus Technologies to continue pushing the system forward to maximizing our efforts to create the best user experience for our organization.

Pros:

What I like most about Momentus Technologies is its flexibility. I think the system offers users the ability to create customizable fields and views to provide a good user experience. Momentus Technologies is a robust system, so having the ability to break the system down into sizable and usable chunks is an excellent way for individuals to learn the system quickly.

Cons:

I believe the greatest asset to Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck) is also one of its greatest weaknesses. This is what I like least about the system. As a former user, now the Systems Analyst, it is very difficult to explain why some parts of the system is not customizable when it makes sense that these areas should connect. Maximizing the user experience sometimes becomes difficult because of those limitations.

Alternatives Considered: Concentric

Reasons for Choosing Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck): We developed our own Intranet system, but after being in the system for more than 10+ years, our leadership and technology team realized as we grew, we needed to acquire a system to support our growth.

Key Business Tool

Pros:

The end to end visibility of our business operations. We consider our system to be wrapped around our business, and our business wrapped around the system. It is the glue and key to our successful delivery of our venues and events.

Cons:

We use full financials, however would not consider it to be a high powered financial tool like SAP or significant enterprise financial software.

Excellent software with amazing customer service

Comments: Overall, we are very satisfied with the software. After using it for a little over 15 years, we have a software that is customized exactly for our needs.

Pros:

We use multiple modules which allow all our departments quick and easy access to event information. The software is easy to use and allows users more freedom to complete their tasks in ways that work best for them. Their customer service team is engaged, dedicated, and proactive.

Cons:

The system offers a lot of flexibility which lead to customizing the system to meet our needs. Customizing is costly.

Great for portfolio venue

Comments: Used to manage 6 venues and hundreds of events per year - did a great job but definitely need to resource it.

Pros:

Very powerful, infinitely customisable. Great calendar management and event scheduling capaibilities.

Cons:

Doesn't refresh as you type when searching, UX is outdated but functional. Steep learning curve to master.

Every tool you need, a good and a bad thing.

Comments: I have really had a great experience. For me, I was lucky early in my experience to have some time to really explore and understand the system. Which has made it a great resource for me, and made the training process for me easy to pass on to others.

Pros:

The functions and availability of everything that the system can do. It really does have everything.

Cons:

Sometimes understanding and getting to a point where an average user can fully use the system is difficult. Because it can do so much it sometimes takes a great deal of training and self-exploration to really get a high grasp on the system. Would be nice if it was more user-friendly from the start.

Great software for our business center

Comments: It was a game-changer for us. Put all our service departments into one resource accessible to all at any time. After having the software for five years, we purchased the advance care plan. This gives us a designated customer service member that has helped us make the most out of the software as we are self-supported and do not rely on additional resources from IT. And we can still make it work! As we change, the software changes with us.

Pros:

This software is totally customizable. It doesn't matter how small or large your business, there's a way to adapt it to exactly what you need. Plenty of reporting options are built into the software that adapts to give the supporting departments what they need with no additional or different input from the event planners. We are a company with a business center that is used for internal and community events. We have used the software for as little as 2 person meetings to events with well over 1000 people using the same process flow. They also have a great support website with a knowledge center and community based help center. Makes it easy to access information on tips, tricks and best practices at any time. Software updates have been easy to deploy and mostly seamless.

Cons:

It did take some time and additional resources to implement but that was due to the complexity and building it to our needs. It is not an "out of the box" product - also the beauty of it! Also the individuals users need to change their passwords often (about every 90 days). That seems to be excessive and when running 2 or 3 shifts the timing to get a reset link may not be ideal.

Not ideal for sales

Comments: Extremely positive based on customer service and very basic calendar use. I wish there was a more intensive up-front training session, instead of piece-meal webinars I have to take over time (many of which I don't think were there when I started). I get the sense that I'm part of a start-up project -- a good one, but growing pains for us as a user.

Pros:

It is fairly easy to use, once you get familiar with the basics. It is clean and simple in appearance. It is fine for a venue our size (one arena with a few special event and meeting spaces).

Cons:

The sales record aspects (like customer communications) are very weak. There is no database for accounts to track correspondence with prospective, current, or clients. I am forced to use the notes fields, or utilize a separate spreadsheet. Because it is not database driven, it is very impractical because it forces me to create letter templates, that I have to merge with Excel, then upload copies to this system. So for this reason, I end up using the calendar feature of this system only. Also, one of the biggest weaknesses is that there are features I didn't know about, and have learned about in webinars, and have to ask to have them turned on for me, and for each individual user. Because there is no extra fee for these features, I think it would be better just to activate them automatically and provide a link to explain their functionality. I understand it is based on the user. I'm a secondary administrator...perhaps some of this information is given to the main administrator, but does not trickle down to me...and thus we're missing opportunities.

Ungerboeck for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Comments: I have been using Ungerboeck since the late 90's and have used it both on the Destination Management and Venue Management side of the business. I find it the software to be the "Cadillac" of venue management software. I have actually said that I could manage my household on Ungerboeck. Not only is the product superior but the service and support are top notch!

Pros:

Since moving to a web based program, the ease of access is what is most important to me and my team. We have real time access so we are able to speak to our customers and provide solid information at the very beginning of the sales cycle. When on the show floor selling to our prospective clients, we are able to get several steps ahead, leaving less to follow up on, after our show. This affords us more time, which results in more revenue. It is a very user friendly product and has many characteristics and habits of windows. I find when I am training new users they automatically try certain commands due to the intuitiveness of the software.

Cons:

As with any software, the different versions and modules make it frustrating when I am working with another facility and I find that they are able to do something within the software that I am not and vice versa. I also feel that there is a better way to "package" or "bundle" the pricing for venues that expand their user base and product usage down the line.

Ungerboeck Review

Comments: Overall, it is a great calendar system that I am very comfortable using

Pros:

The breadth of features to help you contract, plan and invoice your event

Cons:

Being able to send automated emails/reports would be a great feature

Alternatives Considered: EventBookings

Reasons for Choosing Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck): We had 3 calendar systems we were using and wanted to consolidate

Switched From: Total Party Planner

Reasons for Switching to Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck): We were familiar with the system, its the best in the business

Long Term UB User

Comments: My overall experience with Ungerboeck has been great! They are always so great to work with and helpful in realizing new projects and ideas that we may have for our institution. They draw upon expertise across different fields and really strive to enhance the user experience. They truly listen to what their customers want for a product.

Pros:

I love how the software allows you the flexibility to tailor your process and workflows in the system to best fit your needs. It is easy to create steps, fields etc. that are needed to accomplish your company goals and improve efficiency across all levels within an organization including sales and marketing, booking and reservations, contracting, reconciling, budgeting, and forecasting.

Cons:

What I least like about the software is doing the upgrades. They are necessary but can sometimes be cumbersome to go back through and double check all the functionality is working properly. The good news, is that you can do all of this through the test environment prior to upgrading your production site.

Alternatives Considered: EMS

Reasons for Switching to Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck): Had better overall functionality.

Come a Long Way

Comments: I have used Ungerboeck since 2014 and moved up through v19, v20, and now v30. The software has come a long way and I am happy to be part of the Ungerboeck user family.

Pros:

I love the ease of access that Ungerboeck has. Most actions are intuitive.

Cons:

Some of the guides on the support center need to be updated to reflect new releases, etc. When I need help, I try to use that first before submitting a ticket but it's difficult sometimes when those articles are somewhat outdated.

They Listen

Comments: I have worked with this company for many years, and they have always been able to assist us in figuring out how to handle problems. The customer support is key as they work to find answers to any issue, and if it is a good process that will help others they implement it.

Pros:

It allows us to keep everything about the event within the software where all staff can see it. It simplifies processes, as you only need to look in one place to fine things. Be it forms, contracts, payments and the like. One stop shop that allows us to meet our sustainability goals as well. Less Paper.

Cons:

The transition of formal paper processes to online has its challenges but so does any new software. The program is so robust, it does take some time to figure out the best way to handle an issue. As a Performance Arts Center we have different needs then the other venues that use this program. However the, but Eventbooking listens and does work to improve the process. It is not always as quickly as you want or need, but it does eventually happen. Which is better then most companies do.

Ungerboeck

Comments: My overall experience with Ungerboeck has been excellent; after using the system for a few years now I cannot imagine working without it. It really has changed how we work (for the better) and even our clients notice a difference with how much faster and easier things are for them as well.

Pros:

Before Ungerboeck we were using excel to manage our bookings, contracts, and payments etc; changing to Ungerboeck has put all of this into one seamless system that has allowed us to streamline our processes. We are able to better track our clients, payments, contracts, bookings etc and the integration of all this information into one system saves us time on a daily basis. I enjoy the reporting features of Ungerboeck and how they were able to work with us to customize certain reports and processes for my department.

Cons:

Getting the program up and running does take a lot of time and learning the system can be cumbersome, especially if you have never worked on software like this before. Being the administrator can feel like another full time job some days, especially when staff are having issues with the system or major changes need to take place.

A great product for everyday venue management use

Comments: The customer service from the folks behind VenueOps has been second to none; they're very friendly, willing to listen and actively work to make things better for their clients. I have been fortunate enough to attend their annual conference twice, and I believe they have a positive spirit within their ranks that helps them achieve the goals of their clientele at an extremely high level. And even if they don't, you're still going to appreciate their effort and their hospitality.

Pros:

VenueOps is very user friendly. It is easy to navigate and quickly ascertain what you need to do in order to achieve a certain result. The software has a better flow than its predecessor, and, from a Sales Department position within my venue, I can say that VenueOps works extremely well, serving our day-to-day needs.

Cons:

VenueOps does seem to not function as smoothly as desired for the Events and Operations side of our venue, and some of the way the finance portion is designed is bit troublesome and has given some in our venue a bit of grief. I think the potential is there, and I fully expect Event Booking to improve upon these features, but for now there are some faults within those corners of the program.

Ungerboeck

Comments: We have managed to Integrate Ungerboeck fully into our operational and financial workflows replacing many disparate systems. We now have a single source for truth for our data and since using ungerboeck which has improved efficiency and reduce errors in data.

Pros:

One of the things I like best with Ungerboeck is is a highly configurable system. Our industry as an Exhibition Solutions Provider is a little different to how a Venue or Organiser works but Ungerboeck is Flexible enough to allow us accomplish and streamline our processes effectively.

Cons:

One of the Cons and is due to the vastness of the system is sometimes quite a few small things get by the QA team which I feel should have been picked up. This has become more apparent over the last few years. That said when the issues are reported that are hotfixed into the system in a reasonable timeframe.

We love it!

Comments: We were using venue ops like an old faithful car, it drove fine, it did the job but that was it. Recently with more time and some personal training for Events Bookings with our team, we are finally switching venue ops into Ferrari mode! Learning more about its functionalities that were past what we would even think to ask about has led to increased efficiency as a team, better customer service, and next level team communication.

Pros:

We love that it keeps all of our information in 1 spot. As a team that balances many internal and external booking sits vital to see how and when our spaces are being used and for those of use who are booking external events, it has been a huge gift to our team to be able to share easy communication about an event, before, during and after; to track clients and their events; and to stop having to search endlessly in paper files for the information we need. It has streamlined our internal systems incredibly!

Cons:

The mobile experience still needs improvement. This is often the format we are using during an event or facility tour, and it makes the information harder to access or add to when on the move with a client.

Great Software

Pros:

I think the ease of using Venue Ops more than just for booking has been really great!

Cons:

I would love to see an app made for the software.