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IBM CICS Reviews

Vendor: IBM
5.0 out of 5
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What is IBM CICS?

IBM CICS is a set of enterprise application servers with exceptional transactional performance and connectivity for mission-critical transactions. CICS applications are written in a wealth of languages, from Java to COBOL - all hosted in a highly scalable and secure environment.

IBM CICS is the #1 ranked solution in top Transaction Processing solutions. PeerSpot users give IBM CICS an average rating of 10.0 out of 10. IBM CICS is most commonly compared to Oracle Tuxedo: IBM CICS vs Oracle Tuxedo. IBM CICS is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 61% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a university, accounting for 16% of all views.

IBM CICS mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of IBM CICS in the Transaction Processing category stands at 50.0%, up from 50.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

  • "The most valuable features of this solution are speed, resiliency, evolution, and mixed language support."

Room for Improvement

  • "I'd like for the CPSM component to be more flexible in terms of maintenance deployment."
These insights are based on the in-depth reviews provided by peers to help you make a better buying decision.

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
University
16%
Government
11%
Non Profit
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Insurance Company
4%
Logistics Company
4%
Real Estate/Law Firm
4%
Transportation Company
4%
Mining And Metals Company
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Comms Service Provider
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Retailer
2%
Construction Company
2%
Agriculture
2%
Media Company
2%

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Learn more about IBM CICS

IBM CICS was previously known as CICS.

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IBM CICS customers

Equens, EVRY, HSBC Bank Argentina, Garanti Bank, HDI-Gerling

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