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Sateesh Nayakam's profile image
Sateesh Nayakam posted Fri January 16, 2026 01:01 AM

Hello Everyone,

I'm very new IWA/IWS. Can anyone tell me what is the exactly differance between IWA and IWS? Both are same or different products? I'm looking for the Administration side like installation and patching etc.. Any training available from the IBM? or any installation documents? 
Why HCL name is coming for IWA/IWS. What exactly HCL role here?

Regards,

Sateesh

Rodrigo Giubbina's profile image
Rodrigo Giubbina posted Mon January 19, 2026 07:08 AM

They are the same.
IWA includes IWS as its core component.

  • Workload Scheduler: Where you schedule jobs, jobs stream, tasks, calendars, etc.
  • Workload Automation: How you manage, orchestrate, and optimize those schedules and workflows end-to-end, using advanced tools (AI, cloud) for greater agility and efficiency. 
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Mark Philpot posted Mon January 19, 2026 12:56 PM

Satesh,  IWA and IWS are the same product.  The name only applies to the license type used - PVU or PerJob.  As far as HCL - IBM and HCL have a partnership going back almost 10 years now where IBM retains IP ownership, sales and supports the solution worldwide.  HCL provides development and support under the IBM umbrella.  In turn, HCL is allowed to market the solution under their name - HCL Workload Automation.  It is the same solution across the board.  If any other questions please reach out to me @ philpot.mark@ibm.com

Mark Philpot

WW Sales Leader

Sateesh Nayakam's profile image
Sateesh Nayakam posted Fri February 13, 2026 10:11 AM

Thank you Rodrigo and Mark.

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