BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs IBM InfoSphere Information Server comparison

The compared BMC and IBM solutions aren't in the same category. BMC is ranked #21 in DDM , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.4% mindshare in the category. IBM is ranked #31 in DI , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS and IBM InfoSphere Information Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Database Development and Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. IBM InfoSphere Information Server Report (Updated: April 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Data Management for IMS...

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Development and Management (21st)

IBM InfoSphere Information ...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (31st), Metadata Management (7th)

Mindshare comparison

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS and IBM InfoSphere Information Server aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is designed for Database Development and Management and holds a mindshare of 0.4%, down 0.5% compared to last year.
IBM InfoSphere Information Server, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 0.9% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.

Database Development and Management

Data Integration

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RobertSamson

Technical Consultant at Services Robert Samson SCRS

Improves disaster recovery processes and offers an efficient CPU cycle optimization

Using BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS has greatly improved our database administration tasks. Although we don't test the database before production, we have experienced benefits in disaster recovery situations and capacity management. For instance, when facing capacity issues during peak transaction times, I've been able to quickly allocate additional resources to ensure smooth operations. This has been crucial, especially during times when the demand surges, such as peak flight hours.

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UmeshKumar1

Business Analyst Team Lead at Accenture

Prompt support, reliable, but lacking scalability

IBM InfoSphere Information Server has multiple tools in that product suite. However, we mainly use it as an integration tool I have been using IBM InfoSphere Information Server for approximately five years. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable. IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I have worked with DB2's great features in the last five years. The IDAA feature transformed the vision of warehousing, business analytics, and big data at my bank. Besides the mainframe, I saw that this solution was evolutionary. It gives real-time information."

"BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it."

"This solution is extremely flexible and scalable."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server is stable."

"The integration with different technologies is the most valuable feature."

Cons

"One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution."

"DB2 is a hard tool to grasp. It's hard for users to learn how to use it. It's not easy to see how it works."

"This solution would benefit from the engine being made more lightweight."

"There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required."

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be more scalable. It should have the option to change the configuration to run on a single, non-multiple node, or multi-threading processing."

"Their technical support needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available

"The licensing cost of IBM InfoSphere Information Server depends on how many users there are."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

32%

Insurance Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

22%

Government

14%

Insurance Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?

BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it.

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What needs improvement with BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?

One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution. As someone involved in managing infrastructure, understandi...

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What advice do you have for others considering BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?

From my perspective as an infrastructure guy, the most valuable aspect of BMC's data management solutions was their ability to optimize CPU cycles, improving IMS performance without directly impact...

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What do you like most about IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required. In our company, we are presently in the process of doing a PoC phase since we have the solution cu...

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What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

I use IBM InfoSphere Information Server in retail banking for transformation purposes.

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Also Known As

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS, Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS

InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server

Overview

Transform the management of your DB2 databases to meet the scale and complexity of digital business

Run DB2 utilities with BMC Next Generation Technology to optimize your data and improve application performance
Eliminate downtime and increase availability of business services
Ensure the integrity of structured and unstructured data
Take control with intelligent automation and policy-driven rules
Bridge the gap from green-screen to modern, secure, self-service user interfaces
Move to DB2 12 and beyond with confidence

BMC

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is a market-leading data integration platform which includes a family of products that enable you to understand, cleanse, monitor, transform, and deliver data, as well as to collaborate to bridge the gap between business and IT. InfoSphere Information Server provides massively parallel processing (MPP) capabilities to deliver a highly scalable and flexible integration platform that handles a variety of data volumes (big, small, and everything in between).

IBM

Sample Customers

Airline Tariff Publishing Co (ATPCO), AtTask, MetaScale

Canadian National Railway Company, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce, Swedish Armed Forces, BG RCI, Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., University of Arizona, Biogrid Australia

Buyer's Guide

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. IBM InfoSphere Information Server

April 2025

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